Application

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].