The Spartanburg Interfaith Alliance and Spartanburg County Foundation present the Community Thanksgiving service on the Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving hosted by a different faith community each year. The service offering, collected before and during the service is granted to a local nonprofit agency through the Foundation. The Foundation sets up on online giving site prior to the service where donations may be made. The Foundation matches the offering, up to $5,000. The selected organization is also provided time for a representative to share about the mission and impact of the organization on the local community. In addition, the Spartanburg County Foundation works with the grantee to create a short promotional video.
Eligibility
Organizations eligible to apply for the Spartanburg Community Thanksgiving Service funding must provide services in one of the following areas:
- Family Services
- Food, Hunger & Shelter
- Health Services
- Youth Services
Grant requests should support direct services (i.e., implementing programs, conducting outreach efforts, etc.) and increasing access to opportunities for underserved populations. Priority will be given to organizations that can clearly demonstrate how the project will benefit the residents of Spartanburg County.
Grant Process
The grant application is currently open. To apply, please complete the Thanksgiving Grant Application through the Foundations online grants portal. Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
All grant applicants will be notified of their status by the September 2025.