Santee Cooper Community Outreach Grants
Eligibility
Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in Santee Cooper service territory. Santee Cooper serves areas not covered by investor-owned utilities in South Carolina.
Program Goals
Santee Cooper's Community Outreach grants support education, community events, and STEM programs in its South Carolina service area. Santee Cooper serves rural areas of SC not covered by Duke Energy or Dominion.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted through the Santee Cooper website. The 2026 deadline was February 28. Next cycle expected winter 2026-27.
Cycle Notes
Annual winter cycle. 2026 deadline February 28. Next cycle expected winter 2026-27. Monitor santeecooper.com.
Grant Award Amount
Monetary grants or in-kind support. Amounts vary by program and community need.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Santee Cooper Community Outreach grants?
Schools and nonprofits in Santee Cooper SC service territory.
How much do Santee Cooper grants provide?
Varies. Contact Santee Cooper for current guidelines.
Can grants be used for STEM tools?
Yes. STEM education programs are a common use for Santee Cooper community grants.
How do SC schools apply?
Monitor santeecooper.com for the next winter cycle.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide letters of support and alignment documents for SC schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — South Carolina standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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