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SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY

SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY

Columbia, SC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
57-0736144
Regional Funder
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SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY

Columbia, SC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
57-0736144
Regional Funder

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Est.

1983

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The South Carolina Research Authority is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in South Carolina, with additional support in Arkansas and Ohio. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively through invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the South Carolina Research Authority can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given

$3.5M

2023
Grantees funded
23
Multi-year grantees
48%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

47

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$22K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Robert Quinn
Board Member
L
Lou Kennedy
Board Member
D
Don Herriott
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY?
No. SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY give?
SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, Arkansas, and Ohio. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY make each year?
In 2023, SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY fund recently?
In 2023, SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SC LAUNCH INC, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and South Carolina Research Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY?
SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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