FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What sort of programs does the Foundation fund?
   
   
2. What types of activities does the Foundation fund?
   
   
3. Can you send me an application?
   
   
4. Does the Foundation provide one-on-one help with completed applications?
   
   
5. Can you fax your completed application to the Foundation?
   
   
6. Can you send your application by e-mail?
   
   
7. If an organization has a grant, how many times can it apply for renewal?
   
   
8. We recently submitted an application and were declined?  May we re-submit?
   
   
9. My grant was turned down.  Can you tell me why?
   

What sort of programs does the Foundation fund?

All programs must address the causes and effects of poverty in South Carolina.  The Foundation prefers to fund programs, which make long-range and lasting changes for the better in our state.  It STRONGLY PREFERS programs, which are the result of partnerships and coalitions within communities.

What types of activities does the Foundation fund?

Specific examples of activities funded through the Foundation include: providing safe play areas for children; establishing a warehouse for donated building and construction goods so low-income persons can fix up their homes; providing educational and training programs to move people from welfare to work; and emergency help with food and clothing.

Can you send me an application?

Yes, application forms are available on-line.  For a hard copy please contact the Foundation at (803) 254-0230.

Does the Foundation provide one-on-one help with completed applications?

Because of the large number of applications received, Foundation staff cannot provide extensive one-on-one help with completing the entire application.  However, they will gladly answer general questions and provide as much information as possible.

Can you fax your completed application to the Foundation?

Not at the present time.

Can you send your application by e-mail?

Not at the present time.

If an organization has a grant, how many times can it apply for renewal?

Once funded, organizations can apply for renewal of their Caritas Fund grants for a second year, especially to complete projects begun but not completed.  By the third year, organizations are encouraged to have an alternative funding mechanism in place.  However, they may still be considered for continued funding by the Foundation.  For all other grants, the Foundation will decide on eligibility for renewal on an individual basis.

We recently submitted an application and were declined?  May we re-submit?

Yes

My grant was turned down.  Can you tell me why?

The need for financial support for the poor in South Carolina is great.  Competition for grant funds is intense and there are a number of factors that determine if a request is denied.  Most frequently it is because we are unable to fund every request that we receive.  We encourage those whose requests are declined to come back to us at a future time with another proposal.

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