top of page

Grant Funding

low-angle-view-building-against-sky.jpg

McCall-Thomas Engineering specializes in delivering grant management services to support the development of broadband infrastructure, power delivery, electric load, and energy savings in South Carolina and surrounding states.

​

These services are provided by an experienced staff dedicated to the oversight and management of grants for broadband, power, and electrical projects.  The McCall-Thomas Engineering team provides consulting, planning, analysis, project management and reliable solutions for all aspects of deployment. With nearly 80 years of engineering and technical services, we provide quality service to help close the digital divide and power growth in your community.

​

Our team will provide responsive support connecting you to funding opportunities and manage all aspects of compliance and closeout. Allow us to assist in the application process along with meeting deadlines throughout the completion of the grant program.  We will ensure compliance under the grant requirements and conditions.
 

Notice of Federal & State Grants and key dates:

(These include loan only, grant only, and combination grant & loan.  Additional research into each Grant program may be needed to determine eligibility requirements.)

State Broadband Funding Opportunities

Broadband 

December

January

February

March

ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) SLFRF 3.0

Department: Department of Treasury

(A SC Investment program, please review your State Broadband Funding Opportunities above for Grants specific to your state.)

​

For More Info – Click Here.

1/24 - 4th Quarter 2024 Financial/ Construction Progress Report & Quarterly Expenses Due

ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Capital Projects Fund

Department: Department of Treasury

(A SC Investment program, please review your State Broadband Funding Opportunities above for Grants specific to your state.)

12/27 - 4th 3 month Financial/Construction Progress Report and Expenses Due Period of: 9/1/24 - 11/30/24

3/28 - 5th 3 month Financial/Construction Progress Report and Expenses Due Period of: 12/1/24 - 2/28/25

Construction & Reporting Period.

For More Info – Click Here.

BEAD (Broadband Equity Access & Deployment)

BEAD Subgrantee Selection

BEAD Subgrantee Selection

BEAD Subgrantee Selection

BEAD Subgrantee Selection 3/31 - Final Approval

Department: Department of Treasury

For More Info – Click Here.

Broadband Technical Assistance Program

USDA

2024 Funding Window is Now Open

For More Info – Click Here.

Awards will be made by December 31, 2024.

Community Connect Grants

USDA

Application Period Has Closed 2/20/24.

For More Info – Click Here.

ReConnect NOFO 5

USDA

​

For More Info – Click Here.

Electric/Power/Grid

November

December

January

February

Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) R&D Funding

American Public Power Association

Applications Accepted twice a year (Feb. & August)
For More Info – Click Here.

Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy (C-SITE)

Department of Energy

For More Info – Click Here.

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program

Department of Energy

Applications Accepted twice a year (Feb. & August)
Next date is 8/15.

For More Info – Click Here.

Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program - Topic Area 1 - Grid Resilience Grants (40101 (c))

Department of Energy

For More Info – Click Here.

Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program - Topic Area 2 - Smart Grants (40107)

Department of Energy

​For More Info – Click Here.

Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program - Topic Area 3 - Grid Innovation Program (40103(b))

Department of Energy

For More Info – Click Here

Grid Resilience State & Tribal Formula Grant Program

Department of Energy

For More Info – Click Here.

Transmission Siting & Economic Development (TSED) Grant Program

Department of Energy

Concept Paper was due 1/12.
This was a requirement for applications

For More Info – Click Here.

DOE expects to release the 2nd TSED funding opportunity in early 2025.

Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program

USDA

Applications accepted throughout the year.
This is a loan program only.

For More Info – Click Here.

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Loan Program

USDA

Applications accepted throughout the year.
This is a loan program only.

For More Info – Click Here.

Rural Energy Savings Program

USDA

Applications for this program will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until the depletion of available funding.
This is a loan program only.

For More Info – Click Here.

Helpful Resources & Latest Announcements

BEAD Program

South Carolina

South Carolina’s BEAD Program - Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program | Office of Regulatory Staff (sc.gov)​

SCBBO announced the start of the Pre-Qualification Phase for the BEAD program in SC.  This will conclude on December 13, 2024.

​SC Bead Timeline

​

Georgia

Georgia Broadband Program

Department of Energy

RURAL.gov

Funding Programs & Opportunities

Browse Funding Opportunities – Click Here.

bottom of page