Employee Initiatives Grant
Applying for funding
As an MUSC employee you can apply for Employee Initiatives contributions to support projects that impact the mission of the Medical University of South Carolina.
Annual grant cycle
The application window for the 2027 to 2028 funding will begin late March 2027. Applications are reviewed by the Allocation Committee in May and grant decisions are announced in June 2027.
Award amounts
Grants range from $250 to $2,500. All funds are to be used within the fiscal year they are awarded.Giving history
Since 1999, iterations of this fund have supported various projects with the contributions made by MUSC employees. Some projects have addressed an immediate need in a department, while others support long-term projects. All of the grants have one thing in common, they positively impact the mission of the Medical University through education, patient care, and research.
2026-27 Winners
Eligibility criteria
All projects must positively impact the mission of the Medical University and the larger service community.
- Education
- Patient care
- Research
Allocation Committee
Each grant proposal is reviewed by the Allocations Committee.
View the Grant Proposal Evaluation and Scoring Procedures.
Submittal instructions
The grant application for the 2026 to 2027 funding window closed May 15, 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the Employee Initiatives grant cycle or employee giving please contact the MUSC Employee Giving program at employeegiving@musc.edu.