Grants Services

Grants Services

The primary function of the Grants Services Department is to assist local governments in identifying, securing, and administering funds for a wide range of community and economic development activities including water and sewer facilities, road improvements, housing rehabilitation, community centers, and senior centers. Services include application preparation and packaging, and all aspects of grants administration such as start-up, environmental review, procurement and contracting, right-of-way acquisition, labor standards, and financial management.

Upcoming Grant Opportunities

Basic and Economic Infrastructure Applications

Applications due: March 11, 2019 by 5:00 p.m.

SC Rural Infrastructure Authority will be accepting applications for their Basic and Economic Infrastructure Program. Qualified infrastructure projects must protect public health and water quality by improving environmental facilities and services or building infrastructure capacity to support economic development and employment opportunities.

Community Infrastructure Applications

Application Requests due: March 15, 2019

Applications due: April 15, 2019

The SC Dept. of Commerce is accepting applications for infrastructure projects designed to produce outcomes that improve citizens’ quality of life and create a competitive environment for jobs and investment by addressing priority community development needs. Activities include water, sewer, drainage and road improvements. These grants are designed to improve the quality of life for distressed and LMI communities.