How to Apply for Myrtle Beach Business Grants in 2025

Small business owners in Myrtle Beach can apply for several 2025 grant opportunities through federal, state, and local programs. The main options include the South Carolina Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), SBA-supported programs, and specific Myrtle Beach development initiatives.

CDBG Program (2025–2026)

The South Carolina CDBG Program funds community and business development projects, including those in Myrtle Beach. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, or for-profit entities with projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents or support economic growth.
Key 2025 deadlines are:

Community Infrastructure grants: Application requests due March 21, 2025, and full applications due April 21, 2025.

Community Enrichment and Local Priorities grants: Requests due August 15, 2025, and full applications due September 15, 2025.​

CDBG Business Development grants typically offer $50,000–$300,000, focusing on projects that promote business expansion, job creation, workforce development, and local economic competitiveness.​

Myrtle Beach and Horry County Opportunities

The Horry County Community Development Office manages local versions of the CDBG entitlement program, awarding funds from HUD for qualifying Myrtle Beach-based projects. Applicants must demonstrate that funds will enhance local economic opportunity or public services.​

SBA and Statewide Business Programs

Myrtle Beach small businesses can also apply for broader South Carolina programs:

SBA Small Business Funding Programs: Includes the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and 8(a) Business Development programs, supporting businesses with under 500 employees through grants, credit, and technical help.​

SC CompTIA IWT Program: Offers workforce training grants, especially for improving technology skills among small business employees.​

Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program: Applies primarily to nonprofits or utilities serving rural areas of Horry County and offers up to $300,000 in grants or $1 million in loans for economic development.​

Application Steps

1. Determine program fit using official Myrtle Beach or South Carolina Commerce portals.
2. Prepare a business plan, budget, and detailed description of community or economic benefits.
3. Register and submit through relevant platforms:
   • Grants.gov for federal programs.
   • South Carolina CDBG portal or Horry County’s community development department for local programs.
   • SBA South Carolina District Office for federal small business initiatives.​

Recommended Contacts

South Carolina Department of Commerce – Business Incentives & Community Development Division

Horry County Community Development Office

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Resource Center for local grant guidance.​

Following these steps ensures that Myrtle Beach business owners can identify the right opportunity and adhere to 2025 deadlines for successful applications.

SOURCES

[1](https://www.cdbgsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Program-Desc-Draft-to-post-to-web-Mar-Comm-final-approved.pdf)
[2](https://www.cdbgsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Application-Guidelines-Final-PDF.pdf)
[3](https://www.horrycountysc.gov/departments/community-development/grants/housing/cdbg/)
[4](https://resolvepay.com/blog/post/small-business-funding-programs-southcarolina)
[5](https://www.sba.gov/district/south-carolina)