Grants Information

The IIJA authorized approximately $1.2 trillion for the nation’s infrastructure, to include $550 billion in new funding. IIJA expires on September 30, 2026 (FFY26). The SCDOT pursues IIJA grants that align with the agency’s priorities.

Please visit the USDOT Navigator website to learn more about IIJA grants.

SCDOT-Sponsored Discretionary Grants

IIJA established numerous discretionary grant programs totaling approximately $100B for state and local governments. SCDOT intends to pursue grants that advance its priorities in the 10-Year Plan, including pavements, bridges, safety, and interstate capacity; we will not focus on grant opportunities that do not align with our priorities.

The Chief of Staff’s Office oversees SCDOT’s grant program, from seeking opportunities to application development and submittal. SCDOT is prepared to manage all awarded grants for which it applies.

SCDOT-Pursued Grants and Status

Grant Program	Project	Status
RAISE 2022	I-26 Noise Wall in Charleston	Not Awarded
MPDG 2022	I-20 Bridges over the Wateree	Not Awarded
Reconnecting Communities 2022	Pedestrian Bridge in Rock Hill	Not Awarded
Reconnecting Communities 2022	I-526 Corridor/N. Charleston Environmental Justice Activities	Not Awarded
BIP Large 2022	I-95 Bridges over Lake Marion	Not Awarded
BIP Small 2022	Union County Bridge Bundling Package	Awarded
BIP Planning 2022	I-95 Bridges over Great Pee Dee River	Awarded
RAISE 2023	Manning Ave. Bridge Replacement	Not Awarded
Bus/Bus Facilities 2023	Replace Mass Transit Vehicles	Awarded
MPDG 2023	I-95 over Lake Marion	Not Awarded
Reconnecting Communities 2023	Pedestrian Bridge in Rock Hill	Awarded
Reconnecting Communities 2023	I-26 Noise Wall in Charleston	Not Awarded
BIP Large 2023	I-95 Bridges over Lake Marion	Awarded
BIP Planning 2024	I-85 Bridges over Lake Hartwell	Awarded
Bus/Bus Facilities 2024	Replace Mass Transit Vehicles and Facilities	Not Awarded
MPDG 2024	I-95 Bridges over Lake Marion	Withdrawn
MPDG 2024	I-526 at Long Point Road in Charlestion	Awarded
LCTM 2024 (IRA Grant)	Various Low Carbon Materials Initiatives	Unknown
ATIIP Planning 2024	East Coast Greenway	Unknown
ADCMS 2024	Various Construction Software	Unknown

Local Governments and Other Political Subdivisions Seeking Grants

What should local entities be prepared to do if seeking grants?

Independently seek grant opportunities and prepare all grant applications in their entirety.
Enter into grant agreements with the relevant federal funding agency.
Manage all aspects of the project, including PE, ROW, and construction.
- SCDOT may assume management if it’s in the state’s best interest.
- SCDOT has established a qualified list of 10 On-Call consultants (see chart below) to provide local governments assistance with project management support for awarded grants. Usage of the list is not mandatory. Please contact SCDOT’s Procurement Office for more information.
Assume all financial risk, including any overruns.
Enter into a maintenance agreement with any improvements above SCDOT’s maintenance standard.
Please note: SCDOT's Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) cannot be used for local projects.
- SCDOT's PCE can only be used on projects that involve SCDOT.
- Locals can work directly with FHWA to request a PCE.

What should local entities be prepared to do if seeking grants on the State Highway System?

If a local entity pursues a grant for a project on the State Highway System, it should provide notice to the Chief of Staff’s Office (ChiefofStaff@scdot.org) at least 30 days before the grant application is due. Please complete the Grants/Earmarks Application form below for notification. If you’re seeking a letter of support, please also complete and submit the form.

Grants/Earmarks Application

Qualified On-Call Consultants

Selection	Service/Contract Dollar Value	Executed	Expiration	Firms - Selected
S-244-23	Local Government Project Management Services $8,000,000	2/3/2023	2/3/2026	Mead & Hunt, Inc
				Michael Baker International, Inc.
				Davis & Floyd, Inc.
				AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
				Stantec Consultant Services, Inc.
				Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
				Parrish and Partners, LLC
				HNTB Corporation
				TranSystems Corporation