Grants

The Friends of South Carolina Libraries offers grants of up to $250 to library Friends groups in South Carolina.  The grants are to assist with the following expenses related to a library Friends group in South Carolina:

  • New or innovative projects or technology sponsored by an existing Friends group that fosters local library support
  • Grant applicants must be current members of FOSCL. Priority will be given to Friends groups that have not previously received a FOSCL grant. 
  • Forming or incorporating a library Friends group
  • 501©3 application fees for a library Friends group
  • Revitalizing an existing Friends group

Grant Instructions

Grant Application

Grant Rubric

2025 Grant Cycle

Grant Submission Deadline – April 30, 2025

Recipient Notification – May 31, 2025

Initial Project Implementation and Update to FOSCL – December 31, 2025

Questions about the FOSCL grant program may be emailed to [email protected].