Projects

Applications

This is a summary of all projects of the GCHNRT, including projects whose details can’t be announced yet.

As is vital in any real estate transaction, the Trust is cautious to protect confidential information until the parties have executed their real estate transactions. Until a Project is closed on between a property owner and the Eligible Entity, we will withhold identifying project information.

The Trust’s Grants Committee reviewed and ranked each project against criteria outlined in the Trust’s establishment ordinance and other pertinent measures. This summary has been posted on the Trust website to allow for public input and afford information to members of the County Council. The long-term goal is to identify and fund worthy projects in each Council district.

August 2025 Applications

The Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust received:

• Four (4) applications from four eligible entities.

• The requests total $830,000 in funds

Applications represented:

• Three (3) Natural Resources (Districts 20 and 23)

• 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