Funding Opportunities for Transportation and Energy Projects Now Available

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Check out recent state and federal announcements for funds available to assist with local government projects to reduce energy use, promote efficiency and support transportation alternatives.

Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program

The SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT) this week announced that round one of funding applications for the Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) for fiscal year 2023-24 is now open.

This federal reimbursement grant program through the U.S. Department of Transportation allows local governments and other eligible entities to apply for grants for a variety of non-motorized projects such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities and Safe Routes to Schools.

Learn more and access the letter of intent form and recent workshop recording outlining the program on SCDOT’s TAP page.

For more information, contact Amy Blinson at BlinsonAL@scdot.org or Roxanne Ancheta at AnchetaRM@scdot.org.

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Energy and S.C. Energy Office recently announced several funding opportunities including:

  • The competitive Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program is available to local governments in South Carolina. The first prerequisite to apply for the EECBG Program is completing the Pre-Award Information Sheet, due April 28  by email to eecbg@hq.doe.gov;
  • The EECBG formula funding for which 10 SC counties are initially eligible;
  • Mini grants up to $10,000 via the SC Office of Regulatory Staff Energy Office for energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean transportation projects;
  • The ConserFund loan program for energy efficiency projects

Learn more about how to apply for these funds via the SCAC grants page.