Grant Details

Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC): State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program (Select Areas) - FY 2025

Agency:	US Other
CFDA:	90.705
Office:	Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC)
Multipart Grant:	No

Next Due:	05/27/2025 (Pre-application)
Solicitation Date:	05/12/2025

Match Required:	Yes
Match Type:	Cash/In-Kind
Actual Funds:	$21,109,675 (Confirmed)
Award Range:	$50,000 (Min)

Summary:

The purpose of this program is to revitalize and transform communities and spur economic development in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Funding will support public infrastructure projects categorized as basic public, telecommunications, and transportation, as well as non-infrastructure projects to support basic health care, access to affordable housing, business and workforce development, resource conservation and preservation, and tourism and recreation.

Projects must align with at least one of the following strategic goals:

Invest in critical infrastructure:
- Expand basic water and sewer infrastructure
- Expand access to affordable and reliable digital infrastructure
- Support transportation infrastructure and transit services
Improve health and support services access and outcomes:
- Support initiatives that expand access to affordable, high-quality health care and services that support mental and physical health
- Provide support to build capacity for navigating and accessing support services
Strengthen workforce capacity:
- Promote workforce development programs for local, high-demand job opportunities
- Increase enrollment in and completion of critical training programs
Foster entrepreneurial and business development activities:
- Support the expansion of access to business capital to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development
- Invest in programs and business opportunities addressing critical challenges facing communities while attracting and retaining talent
Expand affordable housing stock and access:
- Increase access to wraparound services and legal assistance to resolve title, heirship, land tenure, and eviction issues
- Support enrollment in and access to homebuyer programs
- Invest in efforts to improve the affordability and availability of quality housing across the region
Promote environmental, conservation, preservation, and access:
- Invest in air, water, and soil cleanup efforts that impact historically disadvantaged communities
- Preserve and expand access to natural resources to increase outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities

Projects must also reflect the priorities outlined in the state economic development plans and strategy statements of the member state where the projects will be located. Copies of the plans and statements can be found online at scrc.gov/state-plans-and-strategy-statements.

Eligible project activities may include those in the following categories:

Infrastructure projects:
- Basic public infrastructure
- Telecommunications infrastructure
- Transportation infrastructure
Non-infrastructure projects:
- Health and support services access
- Strengthening of workforce capacity
- Entrepreneurial and business development
- Affordable housing access
- Environmental conservation, preservation, and access

Refer to pages 13-16 of the NOFA file for additional information regarding eligible project activities.

Eligible funding uses include:

Fees to contractors
Construction and pre-construction costs such as engineering and environmental review
Indirect costs for work performed by award recipient staff
Applicable and allocable costs as outlined in the Federal Cost Principles Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200
Matching funds for federally funded projects, when permitted by both federal agencies
Food, beverages, and lodging when purchased for the purpose of a conference or forum held in support of the project

Eligibility is limited to projects in select counties and county equivalents of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, as listed on pages 6-8 of the NOFA file.

Eligibility Notes:

Eligible applicants are:

State governments
Local governments
Other political subdivisions of states
Indian tribes
Nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under 501(a) of that code

Eligibility is limited to projects in select counties and county equivalents of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, as listed on pages 6-8 of the NOFA file. Applications for regional projects in multiple counties and/or multiple states will be accepted.

Ineligible applicants include:

For-profit entities, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other entities that do not have 501(c) status
Entities that have been identified as ineligible for future investments due to prior federal or state funding history
Nonprofit organizations identified by a state that do not have 501(c) status
Entities seeking to implement a project in Florida
Entities seeking to implement a project in SCRC-designated attainment counties, unless the project is located in an isolated area of distress of part of a multicounty project, as detailed on pages 17-18 of the NOFA file

Previous award recipients include:

City of Brundidge (AL)
Industrial Development Authority of Brunswick County (VA)
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (SC)
Nicholson Water & Sewer Association (MS)
Legacy Ventures DC Corp (GA)

Refer to the Award file for additional information on previous award recipients.

Eligible Applicants:

Local Government
Academic Institutions
Native American Tribe
Non Profits
State Government

Application Notes:

Prior to submitting an application, applicants must contact the state program manager of the states directly impacted by the proposed project to ensure alignment with SCRC strategic goals and state plans. Refer to page 34 of the NOFA file for a list of state program managers.

Mandatory pre-applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on May 27, 2025.

Pre-applications must be submitted online at www.grantinterface.com. Mailed, faxed, or emailed pre-applications will not be accepted.

Pre-applications must include:

Applicant information
Co-applicant information (if applicable)
Project type
Project state(s)/county(ies)
Project summary
Major activities
Project timeline
Alignment with SCRC five-year strategic plan goals
Alignment with state plan(s)/strategy statement(s)
Budget information
Attachments (optional)

The following are required in order to submit a pre-application:

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
SAM (System for Award Management) registration

Applicants may obtain a UEI number and verify or renew SAM registration status at www.ecivis.com/sam.

Applicants submitting successful pre-applications will be invited to submit full applications, which will be accepted beginning at noon ET on June 20, 2025, and must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on July 18, 2025.

Refer to the NOFA file for additional application information.

Match Required:	Yes
Match Type:	Cash/In-Kind
Actual Funds:	$21,109,675 (Confirmed)

Award Range:	$50,000 (Min)

Match Notes:

Applicants must provide a match of the total project costs via non-SCRC cash and/or in-kind contributions according to county economic designation, as follows:

Projects in transitional counties or isolated areas of distress: at least 50 percent
Projects in distressed counties: at least 20 percent
Regional projects in multiple counties and/or states: between 10 and 40 percent

A full list of SCRC counties and county equivalents by economic designation can be found online at scrc.gov/SCRC-Region/region.

To qualify as a regional project, the project must include three or more counties or two or more states. To determine the matching requirement for multijurisdictional projects, applicants should use the SCRC match calculator to enter relevant data and submit the results with the application.

Matching contributions may come from nonfederal and/or federal sources; however, if a project uses funds from multiple federal sources, no more than 80 percent of the total project costs can be funded.

Funding Notes:

A total of $21,109,675 is available through this program to support awards ranging from $50,000 to $1 million; however, with justification, a state may exceed the recommended maximum amount.

The following allocations available to each state were calculated via a formula using percentages of equal distribution, total population in the region, total distressed population, and distressed area in square files:

Alabama: $1,302,807
Georgia: $7,125,207
Mississippi: $2,239,798
North Carolina: $4,911,296
South Carolina: $2,998,762
Virginia: $2,531,801

Of the total funding available, at least 50 percent must be allocated to distressed counties and isolated areas of distress, and at least 40 percent must be allocated to telecommunications, transportation, and basic public infrastructure.

Funds will be provided on a reimbursement basis.

The project period is 24 months, and is expected to begin on September 1, 2025, and end by September 1, 2027. If reasonable progress is demonstrated, projects may be granted two one-year extensions.

Award administration costs are limited to 4 percent of the total award amount.

Award recipients and subrecipients must forgo any fee or profit.

Funds will not support:

Facilities that are owned by a for-profit entity or that will serve to benefit from pass-through funding
Operating costs of health care facilities
Construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of rental or owner-occupied units
Pass-through funding
Relocation from one area of a region to another
Supplanting funds from existing federal programs
Projects that promote unfair competition between businesses within the same immediate service area
Application preparation
Routine and deferred maintenance
Allowance or payment of debts

Refer to page 16 of the NOFA file for additional information regarding unallowable costs.

For FY 2023, a total of $19 million was distributed via 57 awards through this program. Refer to the Award file for details.

Contacts:

Program Staff
(803) 851-3356
grants@scrc.gov

Agency Address
Southeast Crescent Regional Commission
1901 Assembly Street, Suite 370
Columbia, SC 29201

Contact Notes:

Questions should be directed to the program staff, or to the appropriate state program manager listed on page 34 of the NOFA file.

Pre-applications must be submitted online at www.grantinterface.com.

The agency address provided is for reference purposes only.

Files:

NOFA File: US18269_NOFA_FY2025.pdf (2.3 Mb)
Other Pre-Award File: US18269_FAQ_FY2025.pdf (131.8 Kb)
Award File: US18269_Award_FY2025.pdf (238.0 Kb)

File Notes:

The NOFA file contains the revised solicitation for this program. The FAQ file contains a list of answers to frequently asked questions regarding this program. The Award file contains information on previous award recipients. Additional program resources can be found online at grants.scrc.gov.

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