APPLICANTS MAY SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT BRIEFLY DESCRIBING THE PROJECT BEFORE SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL IN ORDER TO FIND OUT IF THEIR IDEAS ARE POTENTIALLY FUNDABLE BY THE FOUNDATION. THE ABNEY FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE PROVIDES A LIST OF INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN APPLYING FOR GRANTS.

THE GENERAL POLICY OF THE ABNEY FOUNDATION IS TO MAKE GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE PROJECTS, AND TO PROGRAMS WHICH ARE RESPONSIVE TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICE, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS. WE GENERALLY DO NOT FUND REQUESTS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES. AGENCIES APPLYING FOR FUNDS SHOULD BE SERVING THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.