Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Awards $618,427 in Grants

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The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry provided over $618,000 in grants to 11 local organizations, focusing on health, education, and essential services for southern Beaufort County residents. Key funding was awarded to initiatives such as a Crisis Stabilization Unit, business training for Black entrepreneurs, and fresh food accessibility programs. Throughout Fiscal Year 2025, the foundation continues to demonstrate its commitment to community improvement, totaling nearly $1 million in grants. Interested individuals are encouraged to explore the Grants Catalog for further opportunities.

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The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded a total of $618,427.53 in grants to 11 local organizations during its second Impact Grant cycle for Fiscal Year 2025. These grants are aimed at supporting groups that serve residents who live or work in southern Beaufort County, with a special focus on essential areas including health, human services, education, entrepreneurship, self-sufficiency, and food insecurity.

Among the notable grants awarded this cycle are:

• Beaufort Memorial Hospital Endowment Foundation: $100,000 for the establishment of a Crisis Stabilization Unit to assist individuals facing mental health crises.
• BlacQuity: $55,000 to fund a business training program aimed at supporting Black entrepreneurs.
• Bluffton Self Help: $55,000 to purchase a refrigerated box truck for its Mobile Market and Fresh Xpress programs, which provide fresh food to communities in need.
• Deep Well Project: $100,000, in partnership with Bluffton Self Help, to develop a new shared service center on Hilton Head Island.
• HELP of Beaufort: $25,920 to implement a transportation assistance initiative for low-income residents.
• Love House Learning Academy: $20,000 allocated for a youth and family abuse prevention program in Beaufort County.
• Lowcountry Legal Volunteers: $65,000 to support a Wills and Heirs Property Program aimed at assisting families with estate planning.
• Memory Matters: $36,000 designated for expanding dementia support programs in Bluffton.
• Sandalwood Community Food Pantry: $100,000 to cover facility costs for a new “Resilient Pantry” on Hilton Head Island.
• The Sandbox Children’s Museum: $11,507.53 for creating a hands-on STEM exhibit designed for children ages 7–12.
• Volunteers in Medicine HHI: $50,000 to enhance diagnostic capabilities within its Eye Clinic.

In addition to the projects covered by this grant, the Community Foundation has also offered co-funding opportunities for initiatives that were not fully funded through this cycle, encouraging collaboration among local organizations.

Throughout Fiscal Year 2025, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded a total of 19 Impact Grants amounting to over $993,000, underscoring its commitment to fostering community improvement and support in southern Beaufort County.

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry invites all interested individuals and groups to explore their Grants Catalog for various giving opportunities that can further aid in serving the community. For more information, individuals can contact Debbie Cahoon at [email protected] or by calling 843-681-9100.

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