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South Carolina
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 4, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in South Carolina, we recommend that you visit the Governor's Executive Orders, the Department of Commerce website or the Department of Health and Environment Control's COVID-19 resources.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Emergency Restrictions On Gatherings
Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-50, recent guidance on which non-essential businesses may open to the public have been rescinded and replaced with guidance restricting “Gatherings.” Gatherings are defined as planned or spontaneous … » more information -
Emergency Restrictions Regarding Restaurant Operations
After a phased reopening of restaurants and other food vendors, the Governor has issued an order limiting and regulating restaurant operations in several ways. Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-50: … » more information -
Expedited Licensing and Waiver of Certain Licensing Requirements by Certain Professional and Occupational Licensing Boards and Other COVID-19 Related Guidance
Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 2020-08, the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is expediting or temporarily waiving certain licensing requirements (see below under eligibility requirements for a list). For … » more information -
Extension of Certain Professional License Renewal Deadlines
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is extending the license renewal deadline for certain licenses, registrations, and permits scheduled to renew between April 2020 through August 2020. The new renewal deadline is … » more information -
Temporary Authorization for Curbside or Drive-thru Sale of Beer and Wine for Certain Permitted Establishments
Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Orders No. 2020-12 and 2020-50 and the South Carolina Department of Revenue’s Information Letter #20-5, the curbside delivery or drive-thru pickup of beer and wine has been temporarily authorized until the state … » more information -
Temporary Restrictions Regarding Alcoholic Beverages at Restaurants, Bars, and Other Establishments after 11:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Executive Orders 2020-45 and 2020-50, South Carolina restaurants, bars, and other establishments licensed to sell beer, wine, or alcoholic liquor for consumption on-premises will be prohibited from doing so between the hours of 11:00 … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Suspension of Job Search Requirement for Claimants, Waiver of Waiting Week for Claimants, and Additional Programs Under the CARES Act
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing South Carolina Unemployment Insurance Benefits or under programs created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), each of … » more information -
Voluntary Employer COVID-19 Support Payments to Furloughed Employees
Employers who have furloughed employees will have the option to make voluntary support payments to furloughed employees (COVID-19 Support Payments). The Executive Order announcing the action defines a furlough as a temporary period of time during … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Expedited Licensing and Waiver of Certain Licensing Requirements by Certain Professional and Occupational Licensing Boards and Other COVID-19 Related Guidance
Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 2020-08, the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is expediting or temporarily waiving certain licensing requirements (see below under eligibility requirements for a list). For … » more information -
Extension of Certain Professional License Renewal Deadlines
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is extending the license renewal deadline for certain licenses, registrations, and permits scheduled to renew between April 2020 through August 2020. The new renewal deadline is … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Suspension of Job Search Requirement for Claimants, Waiver of Waiting Week for Claimants, and Additional Programs Under the CARES Act
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing South Carolina Unemployment Insurance Benefits or under programs created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), each of … » more information -
Voluntary Employer COVID-19 Support Payments to Furloughed Employees
Employers who have furloughed employees will have the option to make voluntary support payments to furloughed employees (COVID-19 Support Payments). The Executive Order announcing the action defines a furlough as a temporary period of time during … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Emergency Restrictions Regarding Restaurant Operations
After a phased reopening of restaurants and other food vendors, the Governor has issued an order limiting and regulating restaurant operations in several ways. Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-50: … » more information -
Farm-Fresh Food—List of Farms and Businesses Offering Delivery, On-Farm Pickups, and Other Options
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has compiled a list of local farms and businesses offering delivery, on-farm pickup, and other options for South Carolinians to find local farm-fresh food during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing … » more information -
Free Meal Programs for School Children and Internet Access for Rural Children
In light of school closures, certain facilities have been authorized to serve free school meals to eligible students. Certain School Food Authorities have received waivers authorizing the delivery of up to five days’ worth of food per child at a … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
South Carolina’s SNAP program provides nutrition assistance for low income households. Recipients of SNAP benefits will be issued an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which they can use to purchase eligible foods. While no specific guidance … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
South Carolina provides Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to eligible families. TANF provides cash benefits to eligible families. While no specific guidance has been provided for those affected by COVID-19, individuals and families … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance
WIC is a food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. WIC provides money in the form of vouchers to buy healthy foods, and also provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care. » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
COVID-19 Screening And Testing Sites; Mobile Testing Clinics
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has compiled available screening and testing sites on its website as a resource for individuals seeking screening and test services. The list of compiled screening and testing … » more information -
Emergency Requirements Regarding Face Coverings
Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-50, counties and municipalities are urged to enact or implement appropriate and narrowly tailored emergency ordinances or other orders or measures requiring individuals to wear a face covering in … » more information -
Farm-Fresh Food—List of Farms and Businesses Offering Delivery, On-Farm Pickups, and Other Options
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has compiled a list of local farms and businesses offering delivery, on-farm pickup, and other options for South Carolinians to find local farm-fresh food during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing … » more information -
Free Meal Programs for School Children and Internet Access for Rural Children
In light of school closures, certain facilities have been authorized to serve free school meals to eligible students. Certain School Food Authorities have received waivers authorizing the delivery of up to five days’ worth of food per child at a … » more information -
State Continuation of Health Insurance Coverage
Through the already-existing State Continuation of Health Insurance Coverage program (also known as mini-COBRASC), South Carolina residents and the dependents of South Carolina residents that become unemployed due to the effects of COVID-19 and as a … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
South Carolina’s SNAP program provides nutrition assistance for low income households. Recipients of SNAP benefits will be issued an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which they can use to purchase eligible foods. While no specific guidance … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
South Carolina provides Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to eligible families. TANF provides cash benefits to eligible families. While no specific guidance has been provided for those affected by COVID-19, individuals and families … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance
WIC is a food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. WIC provides money in the form of vouchers to buy healthy foods, and also provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care. » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
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