‼️As of April 2025, Fast Track Literary Grants have been limited, due to loss of federal funding. Learn more.‼️
Fast Track Literary Grants are intended to support new or existing public literary programs such as (but not limited to) writers series, festivals, conferences, workshops, or writer’s residencies at schools. Awards are $2,500 or less. SC Humanities is accepting Fast Track Literary Grant applications through our new online Grants Portal.
Preview the application below:
SC Humanities has now shifted to using an Online Grants Management System, managed by Foundant.
Major, Mini, Planning, and Fast Track Literary Grants will all be accepted via this online portal starting on November 1, 2024.
We highly recommend reviewing registration instructions, frequently asked questions, and other helpful information linked below before you begin working in the system.
Fast Track Literary Grant Application Deadlines
SC Humanities will offer one Fast Track Literary Grant deadline in Fall 2025:
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (for programs that start after November 15, 2025)
The Fast Track Literary Grant opportunity also is supported by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The mission of the South Carolina Arts Commission is to promote equitable access to the arts and support the cultivation of creativity in South Carolina. For more information, visit www.SouthCarolinaArts.com.
UEI Requirement
In accordance with federal government policy, all organizations – including (but not limited to) nonprofit organizations, private schools, public school districts, and government entities – must provide a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) to receive a SC Humanities grant award.
The UEI requirement replaced the DUNS number requirement, effective APRIL 4, 2022.