The Coastal Community Foundation focuses on fostering communities where all individuals have access to the resources and opportunities necessary to thrive. By channeling support to grassroots and nonprofit organizations, the Foundation aims to build strong, healthy families and neighborhoods. Their commitment extends across various programs to enhance community development, leadership, and engagement.
The N.E.W. Fund targets low and moderate-income neighborhoods in Charleston and Colleton Counties, offering grants, leadership development, and technical assistance. Initiated in 1991, this competitive program emphasizes self-sustaining community development, fostering leadership, and nurturing residential pride. It seeks applications from grassroots and 501(c)3 nonprofit neighborhood organizations, prioritizing those that aim to ensure strong and healthy families, safe and supportive neighborhoods, residential pride, and active community participation. The Fund believes in empowering residents to play a pivotal role in shaping their communities.