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Lowcountry COG outlines 2025 state CDBG funding, deadlines and priorities to Beaufort County Council
Summary
Michelle Knight of the Lowcountry Council of Governments briefed Beaufort County Council on the South Carolina state Community Development Block Grant program for 2025, including estimated statewide funding of $19.8 million, set-aside amounts, project-size limits, income eligibility and deadlines for applications and action-plan comments.
Michelle Knight, representing the Lowcountry Council of Governments (LOCOG), presented an overview of the South Carolina state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to Beaufort County Council on Feb. 10, outlining expected funding, program set-asides, application deadlines and national objectives for projects.
Key points from the presentation
- Estimated state allocation: Ms. Knight said the state expects about $19,800,000 for CDBG in 2025 (an estimate subject to confirmation by federal appropriation processes).
- Program set-asides and project caps: - Community infrastructure (spring round): roughly $9,000,000 set aside; typical project maximum $1,000,000 and minimum application $50,000 (water, sewer, drainage, roads). - Local priorities: about $1,000,000; maximum request up to $300,000 (small economic development, public health/safety, resiliency,…
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