Small business grants in South Carolina
What a South Carolina small business can apply for: South Carolina programs first, then national ones.
- 2 open
- 1 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline November 6, 2026
South Carolina and regional programs
- Closes06 NOV
Southern SARE Producer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Southern region to run on-farm projects: $20,000 for one farmer, $25,000 for a farmer group.
National programs you can apply for
- Closes07 DEC
Small Business Digital Ready grants
Verizon · Small businesses
$10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that take free courses or events on Verizon's Digital Ready platform. Ten businesses are picked each month.
- ApplyANYTIME
Amber Grant
WomensNet · Small businesses
Monthly grants for women-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, with a larger year-end grant, from WomensNet. One short application covers every grant.
Federal grants to South Carolina small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.859 | $3.5 million |
| Cancer Treatment Research 93.395 | $3 million |
| Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.865 | $2.6 million |
| Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855 | $2.3 million |
| Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research 93.847 | $1.8 million |
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084 | $1.4 million |
| Aging Research 93.866 | $1.2 million |
| Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research 93.846 | $853,846 |
Questions
What small business grants are open in South Carolina now?
The next deadline is November 6, 2026 for Southern SARE Producer Grant. One program takes applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in South Carolina?
Startup grants are scarce. Most listed programs fund existing businesses, exports, training or research, and several state options are loans. A few national programs, such as the Amber Grant for women-owned businesses, take newer businesses; check each program's rules on age and revenue.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.