Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) opens $20 million for the State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program
Announcement Type: Funding opportunity announcement (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program.
Overview and Eligible Uses: The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) is a federal-state partnership authorized by Congress in the 2008 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act (“the Farm Bill”) to promote and encourage economic development in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and all of Florida. SCRC invests in projects that support basic infrastructure, business development, natural resource preservation and workforce development. SCRC is committed to supporting job creation, building communities and improving the lives of those who reside in the 428 counties of the seven-state region.
SCRC will make $20 million in grant funds available for awards through the competitive State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program. The SEID Grant program includes funding from SCRC’s annual appropriations and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). At least 50% of grant funds must be allocated to distressed counties and isolated areas of distress. At least 40% of grant funds must be allocated to infrastructure projects tackling basic public infrastructure, telecommunications and transportation.
Amount: Total funding of $20 million is anticipated to cover 40 awards, with awards ranging from $50k to $500k.
Award Type: Grant
Eligible Applicants:
Eligible areas include parts of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia (Florida opted out of the FY23 SEID) and can be found at scrc.gov.
State governments
Local governments
Other political subdivisions of States (special districts, regional planning commissions etc.)
Federally recognized Native American/Indian tribal organization
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
Key Dates: All eligible applicants are required to fill out an online pre-application that will open June 19, 2023 12 PM EST, and will close on July 21, 2023 at 5 PM EST. Invited applicants will be able to access the full application on August 7, 2023 12 PM EST, and the full application will be due on September 15, 2023 at 5 PM EST.
Key Links:
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