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The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) provides grants for the development of infrastructure in rural areas of the state.

Eligible activities include new construction, upgrades, improvements, and/or extensions of publicly owned water infrastructure, sewer infrastructure, and storm water drainage facilities.

Funding may be used for:

• Basic infrastructure: Assist communities in bringing systems into compliance with environmental quality standards, protecting public health from environmental concerns, or improving the capacity and sustainability of existing infrastructure
• Economic infrastructure: Build local infrastructure capacity to support economic development activities that will lead to the creation or retention of jobs and boost opportunities for economic impact within communities

Eligible applicants include:

• Units of local government
• Special purpose districts
• Public works commissions
• Public works districts

Local Governments may apply on behalf of nonprofit water and sewer companies.

The typical grant amount is $500,000.

According to the grant program summary, matching funds are required based upon the type of project.

Follow the instructions on the Apply for a Grant page.