Graham Secures Nearly $50 Million for South Carolina Projects in First FY26 Government Funding Bill

WASHINGTON - Following the passage of legislation to reopen the federal government, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced that multiple projects across South Carolina will receive funding as a part of the first Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 government funding package.

Graham made these funding requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee, of which he is a member.

"I believe it is important that elected officials have a say in how taxpayer money is spent on infrastructure and not rely on bureaucrats in Washington to protect South Carolina's interests," said Graham . "I am pleased to have secured necessary funding for local fire stations. Earlier this year, wildfires decimated hundreds of acres across South Carolina, and it's vital that our fire departments have the resources they need to keep us safe. In addition, this legislation funds important military construction projects in the Palmetto State. I believe these are all worthy causes and I was proud to have advocated for them."

Some of the South Carolina projects that will receive funding from this package are highlighted below:

• Clemson University: $4.5 million for equipment at new veterinary school
• Town of Tega Cay: $534,000 for fire department equipment
• Town of Blythewood: $1.25 million to improve the fire station
• Town of Central: $2 million to upgrade the fire station
• Joint Base Charleston: $33 million for an aeromedical evacuation facility for the Air Force Reserve
• Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island: $8.25 million for recruit barracks design

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