Application portal now open to nonprofits seeking Community Investment, Accommodations Tax funding

Charleston County is now accepting applications from nonprofit, 501(c) organizations seeking funding through the County Contributions Program, which includes Community Investment, Local Accommodations Tax, and State Accommodations Tax funding.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. Applications are available here.

Each funding opportunity is detailed below.

Community Investment Funding

• $250,000 is available to non-profit 501(c) organizations that provide community-based programs in Charleston County. (Maximum award of $10,000).
• All applications will be reviewed and ranked by county staff according to criteria established by County Council.

Local Accommodations Tax

• $400,000 is available to non-profit, 501(c) organizations that increase tourism in the Charleston County area through advertising and promotion. (Estimated maximum award of $40,000).
• All applications will be reviewed and scored by the College of Charleson’s Office of Tourism and Analysis, in collaboration with Explore Charleston.  The scoring is based on a County Council approved formula which determines Charleston’s tourism impact based on economic, media, marketing and community metrics.

State Accommodations Tax

• $525,000 is available to non-profit, 501(c) organizations that own or entirely maintain tourism-related facilities in Charleston County. Eligible projects include renovations, maintenance, and operation of said facilities.
• All applications will be reviewed and ranked by the State Accommodations Tax Committee according to criteria approved by County Council.

Overall funding and allocation amounts are subject to approval by County Council.

For more information, please email [email protected].