2026 Granting Cycles, Applications, and Guidelines

New Grants Portal

ECCF is now using the Foundant Grants Lifecycle Manager (GLM) platform.

What to Expect:

• A seamless and user-friendly platform for registering your organization and applying for a grant.

Get Ready:

Visit the Foundant GLM Applicant Tutorial support page to:

• Watch a tutorial video of the new platform.
• Learn how to create an account, log in, and apply.

Please note: These resources are standardized and created by Foundant GLM staff. The ECCF version of GLM will include unique branding and customized forms that differ from what is shown in the tutorials.

Need Help?

If you have any questions, run into any issues with the new portal, or need to update your organization’s information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at brian@easterncarolinacf.org or by calling 843-667-1131.

Please Note:

Applications submitted by mail, email, fax, or hand delivery will not be accepted. All declination notices will be sent by email.

All applications must be submitted through the online grant portal. Available grant opportunities will be listed on the “Apply” page only during their open application period. If no grants appear on the page, we are not currently accepting applications.

Applicants are encouraged to review the entire application before entering information. You may log out and return to complete your application at any time prior to submission. However, once the application has been submitted, no further edits or changes can be made.

2026 Granting Guidelines

• Grants are for organizations whose proposed programs or projects provide direct benefit to residents in Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg Counties.
• Grants are awarded to organizations with 501(c)(3) or other tax-exempt status. ECCF does not offer loans or grants to individuals.
• Grants are made to specific programs and/ projects and are not for endowment, sponsorships, or fundraising events. Grants may be made to existing programs or start-up programs. Proposals demonstrating collaboration with other organizations or unique community value are strongly encouraged. Duplication of existing services is to be avoided.
• Expenses charged against this grant may not be incurred prior to the start date of the grant.
• The grantee shall return to ECCF any unused funds at the end of the grant period. If ECCF determines the grantee has not performed as set forth in the Grant agreement or if the grantee organization loses its status as a public charity, funds shall be returned to ECCF.
• Funding provided by the Foundation may not be used to participate or intervene in political campaigns or to support an attempt to influence legislation except to the extent that such activities are permissible under IRS rules for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
• ECCF Grant Applications must be submitted through the online portal. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• ECCF will consider applications from organizations that do not discriminate in their delivery of programs or services based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is not the intent of this policy to deny support for programs that serve specifically defined populations.
• For the community impact grants only, requests from churches, private schools, and local/regional/national foundations will not be considered.