The Community Foundation of Greater Clemson's 2026 Grant Cycle is open June 15 – July 15. Local nonprofits serving Greater Clemson, Pickens County, Oconee County, and Pendleton are encouraged to apply for funding opportunities.
Applications close July 15.

The Friends of the Community Fund is the unrestricted giving fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Clemson — providing the flexibility to respond when our community needs it most.
As Greater Clemson continues to grow, so do the challenges facing local nonprofits, families, and community organizations. Unrestricted support allows CFGC to move resources quickly and strategically where they can create the greatest impact — supporting urgent needs, strengthening local nonprofits, and investing in long term solutions across Pickens County, Oconee County, and Pendleton.
This is the fuel behind the work. The support that allows generosity to become action and community needs to become lasting impact.
A strong community is built not only by meeting today’s needs, but by preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.
Since 2021, Community Foundation of Greater Clemson has provided more than $200,000 in grants to local charitable organizations through our community endowment. Every contribution helps grow a permanent source of funding dedicated to the future of Greater Clemson.
Your gift does more than make an immediate impact — it becomes part of a lasting legacy of community support. Earnings from the endowment are granted back into the community each year to support local nonprofits, respond during times of crisis, and strengthen the organizations serving our region for generations to come.
Together, we are building a permanent foundation for generosity, resilience, and community impact.