First Steps 4K Incentive Grants to Expand Services in Underserved Communities
South Carolina First Steps is offering one-time incentive grants of up to $30,000 for newly created and/or newly approved private providers proposing to become a new First Steps 4K provider or to expand First Steps 4K services to additional children.
EligibilityEligible applicants include center-based child care providers as well as churches, community centers, non-profit organizations, private and charter schools, colleges and universities, hospital systems, and others.
Deadline03/31/2025
Focus AreaFirst Steps 4K
Countdown to Kindergarten Grant Application
The Countdown to Kindergarten targeted grants are for local First Steps partnerships to implement the Countdown to Kindergarten program.
EligibilityAll local First Steps partnerships not on corrective action are encouraged to apply, including those that have not implemented CTK in the past.
Deadline03/31/2025
Focus AreaSchool Transition
Comprehensive Grant Application
Within this application SC First Steps is offering three types of funding to support agency goals.
EligibilityOnly South Carolina First Steps Local Partnerships are eligible to apply
Deadline04/25/2025
Focus AreaFormula Funding, READY Funding, Innovation Investments
