Grant Funding
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
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Florida Commerce (Office of Broadband - FloridaJobs.org)
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Georgia Technology Authority (Funding | Georgia Technology Authority)
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North Carolina Division of Broadband & Digital Equity (Funding Programs | ncbroadband.gov)
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South Carolina Office of Regulatory -ORS (Investments | Office of Regulatory Staff (sc.gov))
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Virginia DHCD (Broadband | DHCD (virginia.gov))
Broadband
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.
September
October
November
December
10/25 - 3rd 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.)
9/27 - 3rd 3 month Financial/Construction Progress Report and Expenses Due
Period of: 6/1/24 - 8/31/24
12/27 - 4th 3 month Financial/Construction Progress Report and Expenses Due Period of: 9/1/24 - 11/30/24
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
Department: Department of Treasury
Challenge Period (90 days – April thru June)
For More Info – Click Here.
Broadband Technical Assistance Program
USDA
2024 Funding Window is Now Open
For More Info – Click Here.
ReConnect NOFO 5
Electric/Power/Grid
September
October
November
December
Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) R&D Funding
American Public Power Association
Applications Accepted twice a year (Feb. & August)
Next date is 8/15.
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.
10/31 - Application deadline for local governments
Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program - Topic Area 1 - Grid Resilience Grants (40101 (c))
Department of Energy
Concept Paper was due 1/12. Submission Deadline was 4/17/24.
This was a requirement for applications
For More Info – Click Here.
Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program - Topic Area 2 - Smart Grants (40107)
Department of Energy
Concept Paper was due 1/12. Submission Deadline was 4/17/24.
This was a requirement for applications
For More Info – Click Here.
Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program - Topic Area 3 - Grid Innovation Program (40103(b))
Department of Energy
Concept Paper was due 1/12.
This was a requirement for applications
For More Info – Click Here
Grid Resilience State & Tribal Formula Grant Program
Department of Energy
Concept Paper was due 1/12.
This was a requirement for applications
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.
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
ARPA SLFRF 3.0
Published Comments on Grant Submissions - American Rescue Plan Act - SLFRF (ARPA 3.0) | Office of Regulatory Staff
ReConnect Round 5
NTIA
Important Ideas to Streamline Broadband Permitting and Support Internet for All Deployments
2023 Federal Broadband Funding Report
Interagency Working Group on Coal & Power Plant Communities & Economic Revitalization
RURAL.gov
Funding Programs & Opportunities
Browse Funding Opportunities – Click Here.
Telecompetitor
BEAD - SCBBO BEAD Challenge Process
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Questions on the Challenge Process - South Carolina BEAD FAQ Form (arcgis.com)
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Answers to FAQ - Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program | Office of Regulatory Staff (sc.gov)
Internet For All
BEAD Initial Proposal Progress Dashboard
NTIA – Minority Broadband Initiatives FY2023 Annual Report
Demonstrating Compliance with the Buy America Requirement
Digital Equity Webinars – August 7 thru September 10
Fiber Broadband Association
Fiber Forward Online – Go-To Source for Industry News & Information.
Fiber Forward Weekly – August 19th
Fiber Forward Weekly – August 26th
Fiber Forward Weekly – September 2nd
Fiber Forward Weekly – September 9th
Regional FiberConnect Workshop – September 10th
Regional FiberConnect Workshop – October 8th
Permitting Successs Strategies for ISPs & Local Governments – Sept. 25 @ 10am EDT
Department of Energy
SC.gov
SCBBO Fall 2024 Data Request – Submit by September 1, 2024 – for ISP’s