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| Press release

The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) Appoints Christopher McKinney as Executive Director to Lead Economic Development Efforts

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) welcomes Christopher H. McKinney, Sr., as its new   Executive Director. With a distinguished career spanning 36 years, McKinney brings a wealth of experience from military service, civilian leadership roles, and entrepreneurial ventures.

“SCRC is honored to welcome…


| Press release

Southeastern States Eligible For $8.6 Billion In Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet Access

States of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) Eligible for New Funding to Expand Broadband Access.

(Columbia, SC) – The Biden-Harris Administration announced a new investment of $42.5 billion for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program . The program allocates funds to each state to…


| Press release

Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) Announces $20 Million in New Funding through the State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program

New Regional Commission invests millions to boost economic development in key states as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

(Columbia, SC) – The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) has announced grant funding through the State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID)…


| Grants

State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program

The purpose of the 2023 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is to provide an overview and program and the specific requirements needed to complete an application.

  • Pre-Application: Release date June 19, 2023
  • Deadline: September 15, 2023
  • Full Application…


| Press release

Statement by Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) on the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

The President’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget requests $20 million for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC)’s essential work to combat persistent poverty.

 The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The President’s Budget makes critical…