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Congressional office offers grant‑research support and federal contacts for stormwater, housing and public projects
Summary
Staff from Representative Nancy Mace’s office briefed the committee on federal grant research and technical assistance the office can provide, from surplus property programs to infrastructure and coastal grants.
Representatives from U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace’s district office told the committee April 7 they can support local governments and nonprofits by researching federal grant and loan opportunities, providing agency contacts and issuing letters of support from the congresswoman.
Services and examples: The office’s staff said they can search federal databases, identify programs, and connect applicants with state or federal agency contacts. They cited examples: the federal 1033 surplus‑property portal (items that local agencies can request), coordination with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to secure a study for a seabird estuary project in Charleston, and assistance with Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) programs for stormwater infrastructure.
Process and coordination: The office recommended building a pipeline between county grant staff and federal contacts, and said the office can provide letters of support and program‑level guidance (for example, advising on the state hazard mitigation officer for FEMA programs). The presenters said they plan a regular grants newsletter and invited the county’s incoming grant writer to coordinate with the congressional office to streamline applications and meet deadlines.
Why it matters: The office framed the support as a practical way to increase access to federal resources for fast‑growing coastal districts; presenters said Representative Mace does not earmark program funds but can elevate projects with agency contacts and letters of support.
Ending: Committee members welcomed the support and asked the office to work with county staff and the county’s newly hired grant writer. Presenters asked local staff to provide project leads so the office can research relevant federal programs and timelines.
