South Carolina Humanities
The humanities are how we understand ourselves and our world and how we communicate that understanding to others. South Carolina Humanities is one of 54 state and jurisdictional humanities councils that receives funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. 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.
Get Involved
We are a small organization, but we accomplish big things with our partners throughout South Carolina.
We help to build communities and move South Carolina forward as a state. SC Humanities reaches many rural areas, increasing the cultural capacity of local institutions and providing local economic impact.
Won’t you join us in this endeavor?
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.
Explore Resources
SC Humanities has supported a variety of projects that include digital content for all ages. Check them out!
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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 Governor's Awards in the Humanities Luncheon celebrates excellence in the humanities.
Featured News
2024 Call for Nominations for the Governor’s Award in the Humanities and the Akers Prize
Now Accepting Board of Directors Nominations
NEH Awards South Carolina Humanities $50,000 Grant for “United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture” Programming
SC Humanities Announces Two New Gubernatorial Board Members
SC Humanities Awards $128,000 in Grants
SC Humanities Announces New Themed Grant Opportunity
News Stories
History and Music Combine: Celebrating Summerville Orchestra’s 20 Years
The Summerville Orchestra will commemorate their 20th anniversary by creating an exhibit and offering a series of public lectures. An initial
Catawba Cultural Center Programs at LilyFest 2024
Landsford Canal State Park in Catawba, SC will host their annual Lilyfest on Saturday, May 18. In 2024, there will
Hope of Escape – Film Screening in Charleston
The film Hope of Escape will be screened at the International African American Museum in Charleston as part of their
2024 South Carolina Academy of Authors Induction Weekend
Join the South Carolina Academy of Authors (SCAA) in Beaufort County on May 3 – 5, 2024 for the SCAA’s
2024 York County LibraryCon
York County Library will present their annual LibraryCon event on Saturday, May 18, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. The LibraryCon is a celebration
ARTalk Series in Greenville
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts will offer a series of 6 “ARTalk” programs from May 2024 – March 2025.
Briggs Before and Beyond Brown
The Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum will present a series of symposiums throughout the state from February –
Living Legacy: Programs Illuminating Native and Gullah Histories
The Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage will present a series of 16 collateral programs from April 2024 – January 2025