2026 Round One Sub-grant Application

SUBGRANT APPLICATION

Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor (GGCHC) Subgrant Program is designed to support projects that preserve, promote, and protect the unique cultural and natural heritage of the Gullah Geechee people. This program encourages community-based initiatives that align with the GGCHC’s mission to enhance the sustainability of Gullah Geechee cultural practices, arts, and traditions.

The GGCHC administers various public grant programs annually, each with their own priorities and requirements, as designated in our Management Plan. Additional supporting documents can be added to the application before you submit.

For questions, reach out to Research and Grants Manager, Brigitte Griswold at bgriswold@gullahgeecheecorridor.org
Before you begin, please make sure you have the following documents ready to upload:
- Organizational chart (including Board of Directors as applicable)
- Most recent 990
- IRS determination letter
- Project budget
Organization Name:*
Executive Director or Senior Leader Name:*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Person:*
Contact Person Title:*
Contact Email:*

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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
County:*
Website:
Social Media Links:
Applicant Type*

Non-Profit (501(c)3)Local GovernmentCollege or UniversityOther
Organization FEIN*

Organizational Information
Please upload your organizational chart (including Board of Directors, if applicable)

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Please upload your most recent 990.

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Please upload your IRS determination letter*

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If you do not have your IRS determination letter, you may download it from the IRS website: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/

1. Please state the mission and core services of your organization:*
2. Did you receive funding from our organization last year? If so, what services or programs were provided?*
3. Project/Program Overview (include Title and Summary):*
Total Funding Request*
Match

Applicants must provide a 1:1 match for the total funding request. Please enter the amounts below. You may NOT use federal funding sources for your match.
Cash Contribution Amount - Direct financial support from the applicant or third parties. Non-federal funds only.*
Total Value of Volunteer Hours: Calculate the total number of volunteer hours at $34.79 per hour. *
In-Kind Donations: Total amount of goods or services provided at no cost to the project. This excludes food and prizes*
The number below will equal zero if your total funding request equals your total match. If this number is not zero, please review your match numbers.
Congratulations! Your requested funding equals your total match.
WARNING! Your match amount does not equal the total funding request. Please review and update your match before continuing.

4. How many individuals do to you plan to impact or engage with the project/program:
5. Five categories have been identified by the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor NHA. Select the category(s) which your program/project would best fit:

Cultural PreservationEducation AwarenessCommunity DevelopmentEnvironmental StewardshipCultural DocumentationCelebrations/Festivals
6. What is the geographic service area being served (i.e. neighborhood, city, county-wide, etc.?:
7. What makes your organization unique and effective, as compared with other organizations working in your communities? What is your organization doing to limit duplication or overlapping services? (200 word max.)*

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8. Is your organization working in partnership with one or more organizations on this project/program? If so, please list partnering organizations:*
File Upload - Please upload Project Budget*

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File Upload - Additional Relevant and Supporting Documents

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On behalf of {organizationName}, for which I am authorized to sign, I affirm our intent to form a partnership and pledge our support to the mission and goals of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor National Heritage Area.
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Thank you for completing the application form. Your organization will be notified of the review outcome within four weeks of grant cycle.

For additional information and supporting document for subgrant process, please visit our Subgrants and Sponsorships page.
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