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Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is pleased to announce the most recent award recipients of the Undiscovered South Carolina grant program: York County, Florence County, Anderson County, and the City of Mullins. Applications are now open to county and municipal governments for the next round of grant funding.

“Tourism has a more than $30 billion economic impact in South Carolina,” said SCPRT Director Duane Parrish. “The Undiscovered South Carolina grant helps our small towns and hidden gems create publicly owned tourism products that showcase their local history, culture, or outdoor and natural features. Tapping into their tourism potential enhances the local economy and quality of life, and we’re honored to help our towns, cities, and counties make these projects possible.”   

The four recipients selected in the 2024 grant cycle will receive a total of $750,000 to complete local tourism projects.

• York County | Catawba Bend Preserve Disc Golf Course
  Recommended SCPRT Grant Award - $200,000
  This project will construct an 18-hole championship disc golf course along with a 9-hole beginner ACE-Place course at Catawba Bend Preserve.
  
  
• Florence County | Lynches River Park Disc Golf Course Amenities
  Recommended SCPRT Grant Award - $200,000
  This project will construct an entrance, parking area, and restroom facility at a newly developed disc golf course at Lynches River Park.
  
  
• Anderson County | Green Pond Landing & Event Center – Amphitheater Power & Lighting
  Recommended SCPRT Grant Award - $150,000
  This project will add power pedestals and weatherproof outlets, LED lighting, and a new master panel at Green Pond Landing & Event Center’s new amphitheater.
  
  
• City of Mullins | Old Brick Square Park & Marketplace Stage and Amphitheater
  Recommended SCPRT Grant Award - $200,000

This project will add a stage/amphitheater with two dressing rooms at the Old Brick Square Park.

These four recipients were selected based on the program’s four evaluation criteria: Project Need, Project Planning & Readiness, Scope of Work, and Strategic Impact.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and submit their pre-applications for the next award cycle.

2025 Undiscovered South Carolina grant information and eligibility criteria:

• Grants range from $50,000 to $200,000
• Grantees are required to make a 1 to 1 cash match
• The applicant must be a county or municipal government with Accommodations Tax distributions of $1,000,000 or less, according to data released by the State Treasurer’s Office
• Quick and easy pre-applications are due June 20 and must be submitted using SCPRT’s online Webgrants portal.

Find additional award criteria and eligibility information at scprt.com/tourism/grants/undiscovered-sc-grant. Learn more about SCPRT grant programs at scprt.com/grants.

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View photos of previous Undiscovered SC projects here.