Grant Funding
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.
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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.
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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.
Notice of Federal & State Grants and key dates:
(These include loan only, grant only, and combination grant & loan. Additional research into each Grant program may be needed to determine eligibility requirements.)
State Broadband Funding Opportunities
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Florida Commerce (Office of Broadband - FloridaJobs.org)
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Georgia Technology Authority (Funding | Georgia Technology Authority)
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North Carolina Division of Broadband & Digital Equity (Funding Programs | ncbroadband.gov)
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South Carolina Office of Regulatory -ORS (Investments | Office of Regulatory Staff (sc.gov))
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Virginia DHCD (Broadband | DHCD (virginia.gov))
Broadband
ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) SLFRF 3.0
Department: Department of Treasury
(A SC Investment program, please review your State Broadband Funding Opportunities above for Grants specific to your state.)
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For More Info – Click Here.
January
February
March
April
1/24 - 4th Quarter 2024 Financial/ Construction Progress Report & Quarterly Expenses Due
4/25 - 1st Quarter 2025 Financial/ Construction Progress
Report & Quarterly Expenses Due
ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Capital Projects Fund
Department: Department of Treasury
(A SC Investment program, please review your State Broadband Funding Opportunities above for Grants specific to your state.)
3/28 - 5th 3 month Financial/Construction Progress Report and Expenses Due Period of: 12/1/24 - 2/28/25
Construction & Reporting Period.
For More Info – Click Here.
BEAD (Broadband Equity Access & Deployment)
BEAD Subgrantee Selection
BEAD Subgrantee Selection
BEAD Subgrantee Selection 3/31 - Final Approval
NTIA Approvals
Department: Department of Treasury
For More Info – Click Here.
Broadband Technical Assistance Program
USDA
2024 Funding Window is Now Open
For More Info – Click Here.
ReConnect NOFO 5
January
February
March
April
Electric/Power/Grid
Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) R&D Funding
American Public Power Association
Applications Accepted twice a year (Feb. & August)
For More Info – Click Here.
Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy (C-SITE)
Department of Energy
For More Info – Click Here.
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program
Department of Energy
Applications Accepted twice a year (Feb. & August)
Next date is 8/15.
For More Info – Click Here.
Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program - Topic Area 1 - Grid Resilience Grants (40101 (c))
Department of Energy
For More Info – Click Here.
Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program - Topic Area 2 - Smart Grants (40107)
Department of Energy
​For More Info – Click Here.
Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program - Topic Area 3 - Grid Innovation Program (40103(b))
Department of Energy
For More Info – Click Here
Grid Resilience State & Tribal Formula Grant Program
Department of Energy
For More Info – Click Here.
Transmission Siting & Economic Development (TSED) Grant Program
Department of Energy
Concept Paper was due 1/12.
This was a requirement for applications
For More Info – Click Here.
DOE expects to release the 2nd TSED funding opportunity in early 2025.
Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program
USDA
Applications accepted throughout the year.
This is a loan program only.
For More Info – Click Here.
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Loan Program
USDA
Applications accepted throughout the year.
This is a loan program only.
For More Info – Click Here.
Rural Energy Savings Program
USDA
Applications for this program will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until the depletion of available funding.
This is a loan program only.
For More Info – Click Here.
Helpful Resources & Latest Announcements
ARPA SLFRF 3.0
ReConnect Round 5
Interagency Working Group on Coal & Power Plant Communities & Economic Revitalization
Santee Cooper
BEAD Program
South Carolina
South Carolina’s BEAD Program - Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program | Office of Regulatory Staff (sc.gov)​
SCBBO announced the start of the Pre-Qualification Phase for the BEAD program in SC. The SCBBO has extended the BEAD Pre-Qualification submission deadline to Monday, January 6, 2025. Note: To participate in the Main Application phase of the SCBBO’s BEAD deployment program, each potential applicant (entity) must submit a Pre-Qualification application.
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Georgia
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General Information
​Ramping Up the BEAD Workforce: 5 Things States, ISPs, and Construction Firms Can Be Doing Now
Department of Energy
RURAL.gov
Funding Programs & Opportunities
Browse Funding Opportunities – Click Here.