COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) has extended the State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) grant program application deadline from Friday, January 11, 2024, to Friday, February 2, 2024.

The decision to extend the SEID grant program application deadline is a direct response to the requests from some applicants for additional clarity on aspects of the application process and the time to respond. We recognize that unforeseen technical issues and holiday-related challenges may have hindered progress. SCRC’s commitment to fostering economic growth and infrastructure development across our region remains unwavering. The leadership and staff believe that extending the deadline will enable invited applicants to submit a more competitive and viable application.

The new timeline is outlined below:

About the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC)
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) is a federal-state partnership authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill to promote and encourage economic development in areas of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and all of Florida. SCRC invests in projects that support basic infrastructure, business development, natural resources, and workforce/labor development. SCRC’s mission is to help create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those who reside in the 428 counties of the seven-state region.