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Find similar grantsRural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) Competitive Grant Program is sponsored by South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority. Provides funding for basic infrastructure projects, economic infrastructure, and regional planning initiatives.
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Apply For a State Grant – South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority The application deadlines for RIA Basic and Economic Infrastructure grants in FY26 are: September 15, 2025 and March 23, 2026 . Use the buttons below to download the FY26 State Grant Application or watch a video detailing RIA grant programs and how to apply.
State Grant Programs & Application Video Local governments, special purpose and public service districts, and public works commissions may apply for RIA grants. Not-for-profit water/sewer companies are not eligible applicants, but may be assisted with RIA funds if the local government being served by the project serves as the applicant.
Basic & Economic Infrastructure Grant : Assistance is available for a variety of water, waste water and storm water drainage construction activities. While RIA often prioritizes upgrades and improvements of existing infrastructure, extensions of lines and new construction activities also are eligible. Regional Planning Grant : Public water and wastewater utilities are eligible to apply.
Planning activities must assess the feasibility and resource requirements of a regional solution for one or more water or wastewater utilities and address related technical/operational, financial and managerial concerns. Basic & Economic Infrastructure Grants : RIA funds must be used for project-related construction costs.
Applicants are responsible for all planning, engineering, permitting, acquisition, legal or other non-construction related costs. Applicants within counties designated by the SC Department of Revenue (DOR) as a Tier I or II county must also provide at least 25% of construction costs. Click the map to view counties where a 25% match is required.
Regional Planning Grant : No match required. RIA strives to make the application process straightforward and easy to understand. We recommend applicants review the instructional pages included at the end of the grant applications.
RIA staff are available to answer questions and help you throughout the process! Applicants should not obligate any funds until an award decision has been made, which takes place generally 10 weeks after application submittal.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments, public authorities, and nonprofit organizations in South Carolina. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates See official notice Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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