SC Infrastructure Funders

• Available Funding Sources

  Funding Partners

  RIA regularly coordinates with other SC Infrastructure Funders including representatives from federal and state agencies that provide funding for infrastructure in South Carolina. These collaborative efforts help to address funding gaps and identify solutions to current challenges.

• RIA Infrastructure Planning Grant

  Grant Information and Application

  RIA’s Infrastructure Planning Grant is designed to provide planning assistance for small communities and eligible public utilities seeking greater long-term viability. Planning activities may address technical, financial, managerial or operational concerns for water, wastewater or stormwater systems. Entities that are seeking a path to viability through regional consolidation or other partnerships may also apply for assistance to assess the feasibility and resource requirements of a regional solution.

Other Resources

• EPA Water Finance Clearinghouse

  Searchable Database of Water Funding

  The Water Finance Clearinghouse includes two searchable databases: one contains available funding sources for water infrastructure and the second contains resources such as reports, weblinks, webinars etc. on financing mechanisms and approaches that can help communities access capital to meet their water infrastructure needs.

• FEMA-BRIC

  Water/Wastewater Resiliency Grants

  The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program supports states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards.

• SCRWA

  Rural Water Loan Fund

  The Rural Water Loan Fund (RWLF) is a funding program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of small water and wastewater utilities. The RWLF provides low-cost loans for short-term repair costs, small capital projects, or pre-development costs associated with larger projects. The RWLF was established through a grant from the USDA/RUS, and repaid funds used to replenish the fund and make new loans.

• SERCAP

  Water/Wastewater Resources for Rural Communities

  The SERCAP Loan Fund Program provides loans to local governments, public service authorities, homeowner associations, nonprofit organizations, and other community entities for the development and/or construction of large-scale community projects.