To apply for Greenville business grants in 2025, here are the key steps and options to consider:
- Greenville County and the Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) offer various incentives such as tax exemptions, property tax abatements, and negotiated fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements primarily for manufacturing and business expansion. Applications for some property tax-related incentives require submission of forms like the PT-300A for manufacturing tax exemption, and legal documents prepared by bond/incentive attorneys for negotiated agreements.
- Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) provides grant and loan opportunities targeting small, existing, and emerging businesses located in central business districts of surrounding municipalities (but not in Greenville city limits). Grants often include façade improvement programs with specific application packets, non-refundable fees, and business training requirements.
- Various startup funding programs and grants in South Carolina, including Greenville, also focus on technology, green energy, minority-owned businesses, and COVID-19 impacted businesses. These involve application processes through state and federal websites like South Carolina Business One Stop or Grants.gov with business plans, registrations, and proof of eligibility.
- For nonprofit organizations in Greenville County, grants are available through foundations like the Community Partnership Foundation with specific application timelines.
Key contacts and application pages to explore:
Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) for business incentives and negotiated agreements.
Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) for local grants and loans.
South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) for business consulting and grant guidance.
Official South Carolina business grant and funding resources online.
Application steps typically include submitting detailed business proposals, required forms, fees, and undergoing training or reviews as outlined by each program.
If a specific grant or incentive program is identified, the user can be provided application forms and detailed instructions accordingly.
SOURCES
[1](https://greenvilleeconomicdevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GADC-Business-Incentives-January-2025.pdf)
[2](https://gcra-sc.org/our-services/grants-loans/)
[3](https://gsabusiness.com/grants-york-greenville-nonprofits-2025/)
[4](https://www.every.io/blog-post/startup-funding-programs-south-carolina-b392d)
[5](https://resolvepay.com/blog/post/small-business-funding-programs-southcarolina)
