To apply for Hilton Head Island business grants in 2025, here are key points and steps based on current opportunities and processes:
Available Grants and Eligibility
Hilton Head Island offers various small business grants for for-profit businesses, nonprofits, and sole proprietors operating in the area. These grants aim to support business expansion, innovation, and community economic development.​
Application Process
- Identify Suitable Grants: Research which grants fit your business needs, such as local government affiliated agency grants, state community development block grants, or specific tourism-related grants like the state ATAX grants for tourism promotion programs.​
- Prepare Required Documents: Usually include business financials, project plans, proof of Hilton Head Island business operation, and community impact statements. Some grants require attending informational workshops (e.g., ATAX grant workshop in nearby Beaufort County).​
- Submit Application: Grants like the Fiscal Year 2025 Affiliated Agency grant had past deadlines early in 2024, so for 2025-2026 opportunities check Hilton Head Island’s official municipal website or state resources for updated deadlines, workshops, and application portals.​
- Follow Up and Award Notification: Some grants may require site visits or additional clarifications. Award announcements depend on grant type and funding availability.​
Additional Resources
Contact local Hilton Head Island government offices or visit their official website for application forms and instructions.
Stay alert for announcements and deadlines by subscribing to Hilton Head Island news and grant notifications.​
Explore other grants such as those supporting women-owned businesses or marketing grants available statewide which can complement Hilton Head Island supports.​
Start by checking Hilton Head Island’s official grant pages to identify current opportunities and deadlines, prepare your business documents accordingly, and consider attending any grant workshops offered to increase your chances. Local resources and community development block grants may also provide additional pathways for funding your business in 2025.
SOURCES
[1](https://hiltonheadislandsc.gov/budget/FY2025/affiliatedagencies/)
[2](https://services.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/affiliatedagency/)
[3](https://hiltonheadsc.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1040/files)
[4](https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/news/2025/07/beaufort-county-state-atax-grant-applications-available-for-20252026-mandatory-workshop-scheduled.html)
[5](https://www.usgrants.org/south-carolina/93236-hilton-head-island-south-carolina-small-business-grants)
