August 2025 Applications
The Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust received:
Five (5) applications from four eligible entities.
The requests total $1,200,000 in funds
Applications represented:
Four (4) Natural Resources (Districts 17, 20, 23, and 28)
One (1) Historic Site (District 21)
Project 037
This project will add to previous conservation work to expand protections and public access for a outdoor natural space that has seen visitation quadruple since 2020. Known for its accessibility and natural beauty in proximity to downtown and Travelers Rest, this area is one of the most cherished outdoor destinations in the state.
Grant Request: $200,485
Total Project Value + Additional Real Estate Value: $620,000
Leverage Ratio: $2.09 of external money to every $1 the county trust proposes to invest
Type of Project: Natural Resource
Application Type: Fee Simple Purchase
County Council District: 20
Project 038
As the second half of project 037, this property will add public access to upstate spaces. The two projects add roughly 23 acres to this beloved area.
Grant Request: $129,515
Total Project Value + Additional Real Estate Value: $355,000
Leverage Ratio: $1.74 of external money to every $1 the county trust proposes to invest
Type of Project: Natural Resource
Application Type: Fee Simple Purchase
County Council District: 20
Project 039
Built almost 200 years ago, this historic landmark and almost 11 surrounding acres overlook a pristine Greenville area, now surrounded by dense housing development.
Grant Request: $400,000
Total Project Value + Additional Real Estate Value: $992,000
Leverage Ratio: $1.48 of external money to every $1 the county trust proposes to invest
Type of Project: Historic Site
Application Type: Fee Simple Purchase
County Council District: 21
Project 040
Two undeveloped lots totaling 16.81 acres on the southern side of Greenville are key to the shared effort to preserve 60 overall acres of contiguous natural floodplain for a stormwater resilience and outdoor recreation project. The lots adjoin the Reedy River and span a portion of Long Branch Creek in an area experiencing tremendous growth due to proximity to Unity Park and the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Grant Request: $100,000
Total Project Value + Additional Real Estate Value: $420,000
Leverage Ratio: $3.20 of external money to every $1 the county trust proposes to invest
Type of Project: Natural Resource
Application Type: Fee Simple Purchase
County Council District: 23
Project 041
Three undeveloped lots totaling 3.6 acres adjacent to Greenville County's Southside Park. These parcels, slated for development, are the last remaining undeveloped lots adjacent to one of the county's most used regional parks. The addition grows the park's footprint by 5%.
Grant Request: $245,000
Total Project Value + Additional Real Estate Value: $265,000
Leverage Ratio: $0.08 of external money to every $1 the county trust proposes to invest
Type of Project: Natural Resource
Application Type: Fee Simple Purchase
County Council District: 28