Clemson is establishing grant and housing-support programs through three agreements with the Community Foundation of Greater Clemson, the city announced November 5. The foundation will administer the funds under the partnerships approved by City Council.
A municipal grant program has a $50,000 pool for fiscal year 2027. It is intended for qualifying local nonprofits providing services such as basic assistance, education, youth development and cultural programs. The foundation will handle applications and report grant recipients and their community impact to council.
A separate Community Action Endowment has $974,000 in allocations through planned development ordinances, according to the city. The announcement sets annual grant availability at 5% of the endowment and identifies eligible work benefiting low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods.
The Housing and Stabilization Fund has $80,000 allocated for fiscal year 2027. It will support work such as home repairs and accessibility modifications for qualifying city residents through nonprofit partners, until the endowment can provide more substantial annual assistance.
