How to Apply for Spartanburg Business Grants in 2025

In 2025, local entrepreneurs and organizations in Spartanburg can apply for several ongoing business and community grant programs administered by the City of Spartanburg, Spartanburg County Foundation, and OneSpartanburg, Inc.

Spartanburg County Foundation Grants

Applications for the Nonprofit Effectiveness Grant and the Continuous Improvement Grant are open through the Spartanburg County Foundation portal. The Nonprofit Effectiveness Grant provides up to $10,000 for organizational capacity building, reviewed quarterly, with upcoming submission deadlines on October 28, 2025, and future cycles continuing in 2026. The Continuous Improvement Grant offers up to $35,000 for projects enhancing quality of life, education, or economic mobility, with letters of interest due each May and invited applications in August.​

Interested applicants can apply online through the Spartanburg County Foundation’s Grants Portal found at www.spcf.org/grants and contact Grantmaking Officer Hailey Barnhill at [email protected] for application guidance.​

City of Spartanburg Hospitality Tax Grant

Businesses involved in tourism or hospitality can apply for the Hospitality Tax (H‑Tax) Grant, which funds tourism-related programs and events. The next application window for fiscal year 2025–2026 closes on April 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. Applications must be submitted electronically on the City of Spartanburg’s official website. Applicants may later be invited to present before the Hospitality Tax Grants Advisory Committee.​

OneSpartanburg “Power Up Spartanburg” and The Grid

The Power Up Spartanburg initiative, backed by the Spartanburg County Council and OneSpartanburg, Inc., offers resources and potential funding for small and minority businesses. It supports entrepreneurs through The Grid, a digital business incubator designed to help owners find grants, expansion assistance, and mentorship. In 2025, $6 million in funds was allocated for small-business support programs through this platform, accessible at powerupspartanburg.com.​

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Operating under federal HUD guidelines, Spartanburg County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program accepts applications for small business and community-building projects from September 29 to December 5, 2025. Applications require a project proposal outlining community benefit, funding strategy, and compliance with CDBG criteria.​

Businesses and nonprofits in Spartanburg can check eligibility, deadlines, and application details for each grant through their respective portals:

Spartanburg County Foundation: spcf.org/grants

City of Spartanburg Grants: cityofspartanburg.org

OneSpartanburg Resources: powerupspartanburg.com

SOURCES

[1](https://spcf.org/grants/)
[2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DECJSFO86yw)
[3](https://www.cityofspartanburg.org/274/Hospitality-Tax-Grant-Application)
[4](https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Spartanburg-County-South-Carolina-2025-Recovery-Plan-SLT-1399.pdf)
[5](https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/1285/Community-Development-Block-Grant)