Grant Services | McCall-Thomas Engineering | United States

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Grant Funding

BEAD Programs

McCall-Thomas Engineering specializes in delivering grant management services to support the development of broadband infrastructure, power delivery, electric load, and energy savings in South Carolina and surrounding states.

These services are provided by an experienced staff dedicated to the oversight and management of grants for broadband, power, and electrical projects. The McCall-Thomas Engineering team provides consulting, planning, analysis, project management and reliable solutions for all aspects of deployment. With nearly 80 years of engineering and technical services, we provide quality service to help close the digital divide and power growth in your community.

Our team will provide responsive support connecting you to funding opportunities and manage all aspects of compliance and closeout. Allow us to assist in the application process along with meeting deadlines throughout the completion of the grant program. We will ensure compliance under the grant requirements and conditions.

Funding Opportunities:

State Broadband Funding

Florida Commerce (Office of Broadband - FloridaJobs.org)
Georgia Technology Authority (Funding | Georgia Technology Authority)
North Carolina Division of Broadband & Digital Equity (Funding Programs | ncbroadband.gov)
South Carolina Office of Regulatory -ORS (Investments | Office of Regulatory Staff (sc.gov))
Virginia DHCD (Broadband | DHCD (virginia.gov))

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Aggregated industry news from:

Recent Grant and Funding Release:

Broadband: Latest updates on grants and funding programs

Arielle Roth, nominated by President Trump, has been advanced by the Senate Commerce Committee to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which oversees the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Her nomination has sparked debate over potential favoritism towards satellite providers like Elon Musk’s Starlink, especially concerning the removal of fiber preference in funding allocations.

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Evan Feinman, the former director of the BEAD program, resigned amid a comprehensive review initiated by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Feinman expressed concerns that shifting focus from fiber to satellite-based internet could degrade service quality for rural Americans and disproportionately benefit companies like Starlink.

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Energy: Renewable energy initiatives and funding announcements

$691 Million in Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants: The DOE has awarded $691 million through the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program. This funding supports projects in Tennessee and Georgia, including workforce training in grid reliability, deployment of microgrids, and implementation of battery storage and smart grid technology. However, uncertainty about funding could jeopardize these initiatives.

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Utility: Energy efficiency grants and large-scale projects

LIHEAP Funding at Risk: The Trump administration has halted the release of the remaining 10% of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for fiscal year 2025. While Congress approved approximately $4.1 billion for LIHEAP, the final allocations are pending a state-by-state distribution decision by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This delay threatens $378 million in energy assistance already approved for low-income households.

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Termination of Clean Energy Grants: The Trump administration has canceled two clean energy grants totaling $6.8 million and is reviewing approximately 300 other Department of Energy (DOE) projects. The canceled grants included a $5.3 million project aimed at reducing energy use in low-income multifamily buildings and a $1.5 million initiative to assess electric vehicle carsharing viability. These actions reflect a policy shift prioritizing fossil fuel development.

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Duke Energy Supports Senior Citizens in South Carolina: Duke Energy has provided $200,000 in grants to South Carolina nonprofits assisting senior citizens, particularly those facing income challenges. The funds will help these organizations expand their services and infrastructure to better support the aging population.

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