South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development

Providing Innovative & Sustainable Solutions for Low Wealth Communities in SC

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Free Grant Writing Assistance

GREAT (Grant Readiness, Empowerment, and Advocacy Training) is now accepting applications for free grant writing assistance from South Carolina organizations through November 15. Awardees receive a public health student and faculty mentor from January to May. Eligible groups must focus on environmental or public health.

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Workforce Housing Accelerator Report

This latest report highlights eight actionable strategies, ranging from regulatory fixes to new funding tools, to expand housing options for middle-income workers across South Carolina. Discover key findings on leveraging public-private partnerships, increasing housing supply, and aligning housing with long-term economic development.

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Church Finances 101 Workshop

Join SCACED and Self-Help Credit Union for a free church finance workshop on September 12 for local church leaders to learn more about finances, faith-based lending and how to secure financing for future community projects. This workshop is for Boards, Directors, Trustees, Finance Directors, Pastors, Reverends and Deacons. Registration is now open.

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