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  • The Voter Engagement Mini Grant is a new funding opportunity for South Carolina organizations and community groups to participate in voter engagement initiatives to educate, register, and activate voters. This funding opportunity is made possible by generous support from the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation and SC Counts. Its purpose is to assist member organizations with costs associated with voter engagement education and outreach. Eligible expenses include meals, rental space, transportation, signage, materials, supplies and equipment. Mini-grants are available up to $500 depending on the level of activities your organization has planned and the resources needed. THIS IS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY!

    Application Open: August 7, 2026
    Applications Due: August 31, 2026 by 11:59 PM EST (midnight) 
    Award Notification: September 15, 2026 
    Funding Opportunity: $500
    Project Period: September 15, 2026 – December 31, 2026

    Resources for Nonprofit Voter Engagement: Under IRS guidelines, 501(c)3 organizations can engage in voter education and mobilization activities, provided these activities are conducted in a nonpartisan manner.

    • Permissible Election Activities Checklist (source: Nonprofit VOTE)
    • Conducting a Voter Registration Drive in South Carolina (source: Nonprofit VOTE)
    • Facts About Voter Registration in South Carolina (South Carolina Election Commission)
    • SCVotes.gov South Carolina Election Commission
      • Check my registration
      • Get my sample ballot
      • Find my polling place
    • Register to vote at: SCVotes.gov
    • SC League of Woman Voters

    Important South Carolina Voting Dates:

    • October 2, 2026: Deadline to register to vote in person
    • October 19, 2026: Early Voting General Election
    • November 3, 2026: General Election

    Eligibility

    • Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or has a relationship with a 501c3 who serves as its fiscal agent.
    • Proposed activities MUST be non-partisan and cannot endorse any specific candidates or political party.

  • Voter Engagement Mini Grant

  • Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • *Including service area and organizational revenue is used for internal purposes and does not influence the determination of grantees.

  • Narrative

  • Planned Activities: Please select the activities your organization will complete as part of the mini-grant. (Check all that apply)

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  • Funding Request

  • Funding Request:
  • Grantees will be awarded up to $500 based on the available funding, level of activities your organization has planned, and the resources needed. If your organization receives partial funding, will you still be able to implement some of the activities you have outlined?

  • Note: Organizations awarded a mini-grant will sign a grant agreement and be responsible for submitting one report at the end of the grant period. The report will request a summary of activities, outputs, outcomes, lessons learned, and dollars spent.

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