Recent News
Check out recent state and federal announcements for funds available to assist with local government projects to reduce energy use, promote efficiency and support transportation alternatives.
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program
The SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT) this week announced that round one of funding applications for the Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) for fiscal year 2023-24 is now open.
This federal reimbursement grant program through the U.S. Department of Transportation allows local governments and other eligible... Read more
The Senate spent this week debating a bill to limit the amount of property that a foreign adversary or corporations controlled by a foreign adversary can purchase in South Carolina (S. 576). The Senate also spent time in subcommittees, moving legislation forward in advance of the April 10 crossover deadline, and hearing budget requests in preparation of the Senate Finance Committee’s budget debate which begins on April 4. Meanwhile, the House was on furlough this week and will return... Read more
South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority Executive Director Bonnie Ammons recently shared that anticipated SC Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP) awards announcements will be delayed.
The South Carolina General Assembly is actively considering an additional allocation of $586 million for the SCIIP program from the remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) balance.
“Because these funds would be applied to the applications already received as of January 1, 2023, it would be most appropriate to award all available funds at one time,” Ammons said in an email message... Read more
The South Carolina Association of Counties is pleased to announce it will host the Annual Conference and Institute of Government at... Read more