Grant & Funding Program
Funding creative work, classroom needs, and community arts projects across Darlington County.
Black Creek Arts Council supports arts access in Darlington County through small grants, classroom support, and
funding partnerships that help artists, teachers, schools, and community organizations bring creative projects to life.
Community & Artist Grants
Funding support for nonprofit organizations, schools, community projects, and individual artists in Darlington County.
Teacher Classroom Support
Helping teachers bring creative opportunities, arts supplies, instruments, and classroom projects to students.
Community and Artist Grant Program
Application deadlines
Applications are reviewed quarterly.
Q1 Deadline: June 15
For projects taking place July–September
Q2 Deadline: August 15
For projects taking place October–December
Q3 Deadline: December 15
For projects taking place January–March
Q4 Deadline: February 15
For projects taking place April–June
Small note:
When the 15th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, the deadline is the following Tuesday. If the 15th falls on a holiday, the deadline is the next business day.
Everything you need to prepare a successful funding request — including application guidance, budget tips, publicity requirements, timelines, and final reporting expectations.
Before you apply
Applicants should contact BCAC before submitting a grant application.
Contact: Allison Pederson
Phone: 843.332.6234
Email: info@blackcreekarts.org
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Publicity Requirements
You must give credit to Black Creek Arts Council in ALL advertising, news releases, printed materials, and promotion and publicity. Samples of promotional material should be submitted with your final report.
When a grant is awarded, all project publicity and programs must contain the following statement:
"The cultural and artistic components of this project or program are funded in part by Black Creek Arts Council of Darlington County, which receives funds from Sonoco Foundation, South Carolina Arts Commission, and National Endowment for the Arts.”