SC Humanities aims to enhance the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians. It focuses on providing high-quality programs that enrich minds, broaden perspectives, foster positive human relationships, encourage good citizenship, and unite the state's diverse populations. SC Humanities, established in 1972 and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, supports programs that are balanced, open to dialogue, integrity-driven, and ethical.
The Fast Track Literary Grants program supports new or existing public literary programs. These programs may include writers series, festivals, conferences, workshops, or writers’ residencies at schools. The grants aim to encourage the development and expansion of literary programs that engage and benefit the public.