South Carolina Humanities

Strengthening Connections, Unleashing Creativity, and Fostering Prosperity.

SC Humanities funds, promotes, counsels, and coordinates all manner of thoughtful (and thought-provoking) endeavors—exhibits, documentaries, discussion forums, research, planning, workshops, dramatizations, lectures, and on and on—that pertain to the humanities.

What is South Carolina Humanities?

Bill Comer, Board of Directors, SC Humanities
Melanie McGehee, Writer/Educator
Taylor Simon, Founder, Liberation is Lit

Get Involved

Apply
for a Grant

There are several categories of grants available to nonprofits, including major grants, mini & planning grants, and fast-track literary grants.

Request
a Speaker

Request one of South Carolina’s finest scholars to share their knowledge and to spark discussions about human values, traditions, and cultures.

Donate
Today

Your support matters. Commit to a monthly gift or support a program that you are passionate about.

Attend
an Event

Attend an exhibition or lecture, sign-up for a workshop, and more.

Celebrate the Humanities

The annual South Carolina Awards in the Humanities Luncheon celebrates excellence in the humanities.

Explore Resources

SC Humanities has supported a variety of projects that include digital content for all ages. Check them out!

Fiscal Year 2024

By the Numbers

Grant Money Awarded

$ 1 K
grants awarded
1
counties reached
1