Coastal Community Foundation Competitive Grants
Eligibility
Nonprofits and schools in coastal SC: Charleston, Beaufort, Horry, Georgetown, Jasper, and Colleton counties.
Program Goals
The Coastal Community Foundation funds education, environment, and community programs across coastal South Carolina. Schools in the Charleston and Beaufort areas have access to multiple competitive grant programs through CCF.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Multiple programs with varying cycles. Monitor coastalcommunityfoundation.org for current opportunities.
Cycle Notes
Multiple cycles per year. Monitor coastalcommunityfoundation.org.
Grant Award Amount
Varies by fund and program.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Coastal Community Foundation grants?
Nonprofits and schools in coastal SC (Charleston, Beaufort, Horry, and surrounding counties).
What does CCF fund?
Education, environment, health, and community programs.
How do SC schools apply?
Monitor coastalcommunityfoundation.org for current grant cycles.
How much does CCF award?
Varies by fund.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide alignment documents and letters of support for coastal 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
Download the Forward Education Grant Guide
Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.
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