Community Impact Grants

The Community Impact Grant is designed to provide financial support to organizations and agencies that carry out community-based programs and/or services throughout Richland County. In keeping with the mission of Richland County Government, this program attempts to encourage organizations to continue to offer innovative and much needed services that enhance the quality of life for all citizens of this County.

Please read all guidelines carefully. For more information about this grant program, call 803-576-5459.

The application for FY2027 funding is now open. Organizations can apply online beginning Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 via ZoomGrants: https://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2236. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

Fiscal Year 2026 Community Impact Grant

• Fiscal Year 2026 Community Impact Grant Guidelines(PDF, 302KB)
• Fiscal Year 2026 Payment Request Form(PDF, 117KB)
• Fiscal Year 2026 Quarterly Report Form(PDF, 229KB)
• Fiscal Year 2026 Final Report Form(PDF, 218KB)

Fiscal Year 2027 Community Impact Grant

• Fiscal Year 2027 Community Impact Grant Guidelines(PDF, 284KB)

Richland County Grants Workshop

• Workshop Presentation for 2027 Applications(PDF, 2MB)