The Anchor Impact Fund is a donor-advised fund established by Anchor Investment Management to support nonprofit organizations serving the Midlands Region. The fund provides $500-$5,000 grants to support high-impact projects that strengthen community well-being.
Anchor Impact Fund
Sponsor: Anchor Investment ManagementInternal Deadline: 03/26/2026Institutional Submission Limit: 1Sponsor Deadline: 04/01/2026Program Website
The Anchor Impact Fund supports projects in four areas:
- Health: supports programs and services that improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals. Projects may focus on prevention, direct care, access to services or health education.
- Education: supports initiatives that improve learning outcomes for people of all ages. This includes academic achievement, skill development, literacy and preparation for future success.
- Families: supports programs that strengthen family stability, safety, and resilience. Projects may serve parents, children, caregivers or whole households to ensure families have what they need to thrive.
- Communities: supports initiatives that improve the social, civic and structural conditions that help neighborhoods and groups thrive. These projects foster connection, safety and collective well-being.
Submission Process
Limited submissions MUST be coordinated with the Office of the Vice President for Research.
If interested in applying for this opportunity, please combine the following items into a single PDF and email to resdev@mailbox.sc.edu by 5pm on the INTERNAL DEADLINE above:
- Cover page with grant program name & number (if applicable) to which you are applying, your project title, PI (name, department/unit, & email), and list of co-PIs/key collaborators (name & department/unit)
- a two-page project abstract addressing key components/criteria for this specific grant program
- a 2-3 page CV/biosketch for the PI (SCiENcv preferred)