CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 8, 2025) -Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) today announced she has helped local governments, nonprofits, small businesses, and organizations secure over $400 million in federal grants since the start of 2024. These competitive awards span infrastructure, public safety, education, veterans, and economic and workforce development across South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.

"Over the past two years, we've helped bring home more than $400 million in federal funding for the Lowcountry," said Congresswoman Nancy Mace. "We move fast, coordinating with agencies and delivering letters of support within 24 to 48 hours, because when South Carolina is competing, every hour matters. No one will outwork us to bring your tax dollars back home."

Federal grants are among the most competitive forms of funding in the nation, typically taking six to nine months from application to award. Mace's office has supported or submitted letters for 25 successful federal grant applications since 2024 totaling over $401 million, with additional requests under review.

Infrastructure and Economic Development - $381 Million+

• SCDOT Multimodal Project (I-526 Long Point Interchange): $195,000,000
• Hilton Head Island Bridge Project: $120,000,000
• Lowcountry Rapid Transit (BCDCOG): $25,900,000
• Dorchester County BUILD Grant: $24,000,000
• BCDCOG Round 2 Clean Fuels Infrastructure Grant: $6,602,400
• Hilton Head Island Airport Terminal Program: $5,000,000
• Beaufort Cyber Center: $1,300,000
• Town of Moncks Corner Transportation Alternatives Program: $1,248,000
• City of North Charleston RCE Grant: $1,000,000
• Humanities Foundation Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: $1,000,000
• Hilton Head Island Airport ATCT Grant: $300,000
• Deveaux Bank NFWF Coastal Resilience Study: $209,400
• Wassamasaw Tribe Community Development Block Grant: $75,000

Education and Workforce Development - $18 Million+

• Beaufort County School District MSAP Grant: $14,300,000
• University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) Nurse Retention HRSA Grant: $3,870,000
• Peculiar Pigs Farm VAPG (Value-Added Producer Grant): $250,000

Public Safety and Law Enforcement - $2.3 Million+

• City of Charleston Fire Department PSGP: $832,600
• Hopeful Horizons DOJ LAV Grant: $500,000
• Berkeley County Sheriff's Office COPS Hiring Program: $500,000
• Hanahan Police Department Officer Safety Equipment (GSA Program): Approved

Animal Welfare, Veterans and Community Support - $45,000+

• Dorchester Paws Adoption Staff Grant: $30,000
• Towns4Troops Summerville Grant: $10,000
• Dorchester Paws Veterinary Services Grant: $5,000
• Lowcountry Food Bank (GSA Surplus Generator Program): Approved

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