Rep. Nancy Mace Helps Secure Over $400 Million In Federal Grants For South Carolina

December 8, 2025 Press Release Bringing South Carolina’s tax dollars back home to work CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 8, 2025) — Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) today announced she has helped local governments, nonprofits, small businesses, and organizations secure over $400 million in federal grants since the start of 2024. These competitive awards span infrastructure, public safety, education, veterans, and economic and workforce development across South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. “Over the past two years, we've helped bring home more than $400 million in federal funding for the Lowcountry,” said Congresswoman Nancy Mace. “We move fast, coordinating with agencies and delivering letters of support within 24 to 48 hours, because when South Carolina is competing, every hour matters. No one will outwork us to bring your tax dollars back home.” Federal grants are among the most competitive forms of funding in the nation, typically taking six to nine months from application to award. Mace’s office has supported or submitted letters for 25 successful federal grant applications since 2024 totaling over $401 million, with additional requests under review. Infrastructure and Economic Development – $381 Million+ SCDOT Multimodal Project (I-526 Long Point Interchange): $195,000,000 Hilton Head Island Bridge Project: $120,000,000 Lowcountry Rapid Transit (BCDCOG): $25,900,000 Dorchester County BUILD Grant: $24,000,000 BCDCOG Round 2 Clean Fuels Infrastructure Grant: $6,602,400 Hilton Head Island Airport Terminal Program: $5,000,000 Beaufort Cyber Center: $1,300,000 Town of Moncks Corner Transportation Alternatives Program: $1,248,000 City of North Charleston RCE Grant: $1,000,000 Humanities Foundation Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: $1,000,000 Hilton Head Island Airport ATCT Grant: $300,000 Deveaux Bank NFWF Coastal Resilience Study: $209,400 Wassamasaw Tribe Community Development Block Grant: $75,000 Education and Workforce Development – $18 Million+ Beaufort County School District MSAP Grant: $14,300,000 University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) Nurse Retention HRSA Grant: $3,870,000 Peculiar Pigs Farm VAPG (Value-Added Producer Grant): $250,000 Public Safety and Law Enforcement – $2.3 Million+ City of Charleston Fire Department PSGP: $832,600 Hopeful Horizons DOJ LAV Grant: $500,000 Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office COPS Hiring Program: $500,000 Hanahan Police Department Officer Safety Equipment (GSA Program): Approved Animal Welfare, Veterans and Community Support – $45,000+ Dorchester Paws Adoption Staff Grant: $30,000 Towns4Troops Summerville Grant: $10,000 Dorchester Paws Veterinary Services Grant: $5,000 Lowcountry Food Bank (GSA Surplus Generator Program): Approved ### Issues : Animal Rights & Welfare Congress Defense & Security Education Healthcare Infrastructure Jobs & Economy Lowcountry Veterans Women & Victim's Rights