Charleston County Economic Development / Charleston SBDC
Charleston County Small Business Development Program is available in Charleston, SC.
Charleston County's economic development programs and the Charleston SBDC (hosted by College of Charleston) provide small business financing assistance, business counseling, and connections to state and federal funding. The South Carolina Department of Commerce also offers the SC Microenterprise Loan Program and other small business initiatives serving the Lowcountry region.
Financing amounts vary; SC Microenterprise Loan Program offers loans up to $50,000
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Charleston, SC, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Charleston, SC can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling
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Email us about this programUp to $50,000.
Charleston County Small Business Development Program is available in Charleston, SC. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with Charleston County Economic Development / Charleston SBDC using the official program link on this page or call (843) 953-3990. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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