Deliverable-Based Technical Assistance Grant Application

  • Deliverable-Based Technical Assistance Grant Application

  • Charleston County ARPA-Funded Program
    Administered by SCACED

  • Program Overview

  • SCACED is administering this Deliverable-Based Technical Assistance Grant Program using Charleston County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These are pass-through funds from Charleston County, intended to support nonprofit organizations serving Charleston County residents.
  • This program is designed to address organizational capacity challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic by funding consultant-produced deliverables rather than traditional training-only models.

  • Funding Structure and Payment Terms

  • This program provides deliverable-based technical assistance support, not direct cash grants to nonprofit organizations.
  • Each selected nonprofit will be approved for one capacity-building deliverable, with a maximum award of $10,000. The actual award amount will be equal to the cost of the Technical Assistance proposal submitted and approved through this application process.
  • Important Funding Clarifications:
    • Funds are not awarded directly to the nonprofit organization
    • No administrative or indirect costs may be included in the request
    • The approved award amount must reflect only the cost of the defined deliverable
    • Each organization may request funding for one deliverable from one consultant/provider only
  • Payment Process:
    • SCACED will contract directly with the approved Technical Assistance Provider/Consultant
    • Payments will be made directly to the consultant/provider, not to the nonprofit
    • Payment is contingent upon successful completion and approval of the deliverable
    • Nonprofits are responsible for collaborating with the consultant to ensure completion of the agreed scope of work
  • This structure ensures that funds are used efficiently to produce tangible, high-quality deliverables that directly strengthen nonprofit capacity in response to COVID-19 impacts.

  • All final funding decisions will be made by Charleston County.

  • Eligible Technical Assistance Services

  • Examples include, but are not limited to:
    • Website creation or revision
    • Strategic planning
    • Marketing or communications plans
    • Fundraising plans
    • Succession planning
    • Grant writing contracts
    • Data and evaluation support
    • Financial management systems (budgets, dashboards, P&L setup)
    • Other organizational capacity-building needs

  • Eligibility Requirements

  • To be eligible, applicants must:
    • Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing
    • Provide services to residents of Charleston County
    • Demonstrate impact from the COVID-19 pandemic
    • Submit a complete application with all required attachments
    • Request funding for only one deliverable
    • Request no more than $10,000
    • Be able to confirm completion of all work by September 15, 2026

  • Technical Assistance Provider / Consultant Requirements

  • Applicants must select a Technical Assistance Provider/Consultant who:

    • Provides a full proposal with detailed scope of work and itemized costs
    • Holds a Charleston County Business License if work is being conducted on site/in Charleston County
    • OR provides a valid business license from their jurisdiction if work is conducted virtually/off site

  • Application Sections

    (Must be completed by nonprofit applicant not the Consultant/Technical Assistance Provider)

  • Section 1: Nonprofit Applicant Organization Information

  • Primary Contact:

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Section 2: Eligibility Certification

  • Please check all that apply to the applicant nonprofit:*
  • *

  • Section 3: COVID-19 Impact Statement

  • Section 4: Organizational Need

  • Section 5: Technical Assistance Request

  • Section 6: Expected Impact

  • Section 7: Technical Assistance Provider Information

  • Consultant/Provider Name:

  • Primary Contact:
  • Email:
  • Phone:
  • Business Address:
  • Work Location:
  • Work Location:
  • Attachments Included:
  • Attachments Included:

  • Section 8: Training and Engagement

  • 1. Did your organization attend the Powered By Purpose Conference (Charleston County, August 2025)?*

  • Section 9: Project Readiness

  • Project Readiness*

  • Section 10: Required Attachments Checklist

  • Required Attachments
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  • I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete. I understand that this program is funded through Charleston County ARPA funds, administered by SCACED, and that all final funding decisions will be made by Charleston County Council.
  • Date:*
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  • Timeline

    • Applications Due: May 29, 2026
    • Funding Announcements: June 5, 2026
    • All Work Completed By: September 15, 2026

  • Submission Information

  • Submit Application To:
    All applications must be submitted via Jotform no later than May 29. Please note that the application cannot be saved and resumed at a later time. Applicants are strongly encouraged to draft their responses in a Word document in advance and then copy and paste them into the online form. Additionally, ensure that all required attachments are prepared and readily available for upload at the time of submission. Link to application is:

  • Questions:
    Kate Pratt
    COO
  • The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development
  • kate@scaced.org
  • 843-579-9855
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