Program for Economic and Infrastructure Development Assistance
General Grant Program Information
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) grant program will invest $10 million in projects that align with the priorities identified in SCRC’s Five-Year Strategic Plan and State Economic and Investment Development Plans. The Program for Economic and Infrastructure Development Assistance is a competitive grant program designed to encourage and support economic and infrastructure development activities across the Southeast Crescent region. The six strategic priorities outlined in the strategic plan are:
- Invest in critical infrastructure,
- Improve health and public service access and outcomes,
- Strengthen workforce capacity,
- Foster entrepreneurial and business development activities,
- Expand affordable housing stock and access, and
- Promote environmental conservation, preservation, and access.
Eligibility Information
In accordance with authorizing statute, SCRC may make grants to state and local governments, Indian tribes, and public and nonprofit organizations for projects that support the following activities in the region:
- Transportation infrastructure;
- Basic public infrastructure;
- Telecommunications infrastructure;
- Job skills training, skills development and employment-related education, entrepreneurship, technology, and business development;
- Improving basic health care and other public services in severely economically distressed and underdeveloped areas;
- Resource conservation, tourism, recreation, and preservation of open space in a manner consistent with economic development goals; and
- Development of renewable and alternative energy sources.
Funding Information
The Commission may contribute up to 50% of project costs. Counties designated as distressed may receive an allocation of up to 80% of project costs. Under a special rule, the level of contribution may increase to 60% and 90% respectively for regional projects which involve three or more counties or two or more states.
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Last updated: Thursday, April 27, 2023