CAYCE, SC – The City of Cayce has successfully secured just over $4.5 million in grant funding in recent years. These grants impact important long-term initiatives like public safety, infrastructure improvements, and recreational amenities – allowing Cayce to invest in community development and smart growth while maintaining the fiscal responsibility that the city is known for.
“This is how we grow strategically – by securing outside funding to keep costs low while maintaining the services our residents expect,” said City Manager, Michael Conley. “This funding represents a major investment in our city’s future – paid for by grants and partnerships, not local households. The City of Cayce continues to prove that smart planning and aggressive grant-seeking can fuel meaningful progress.”
Breakdown of Cayce’s Recently Secured Grants:
- Public Safety & Health
- Gang Investigator Grant ($91,053) – fully funds a dedicated position to combat gang activity in the city, funded by the SC Department of Public Safety.
- Opioid Recovery Advocate ($80,940) – supports substance abuse response and recovery services.
- Body Armor Grant ($27,537) – ensures first responders are properly equipped, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
- Fire Safety Equipment ($32,067.90) – safety equipment is funded by Firehouse Subs.
- Victim’s Advocate ($55,564.00) – support for victims of crime, funded by the SC Attorney General’s Office.
- School Resource Officer Funding ($416,127.00) – provides forofficers, vehicles for local schools funded by the SC Department of Public Safety.
- Cybersecurity Grant ($20,000) – additional protection fordata and billing software, funded by the Department of Justice.
- Beautification & Environment
- Community Litter Removal and Enforcement Grants ($11,492) funding local cleanup efforts and ticketing operations to discourage littering, funded by Palmetto Pride.
- New Roll Carts ($15,750) funded by the Department of Solid Waste.
- Sidewalks Grants – Dunbar Road ($100,000) funded by Lexington County.
- PFAS Study ($600,000) funding to prepare for and study the local impact of PFAS on local water systems, funded by the Department of Health
- Parks & Recreation
- New Park Equipment Grant ($114,680) from the SC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism to upgrade recreational facilities.
- Riverwalk Grant ($500,000) for restoring and maintaining one of the city’s most beloved assets, the Cayce Riverwalk.
- Infrastructure & Transportation
- Foreman Street Multi-Use Trail Project ($391,100) funded by the SC Department of Transportation expands walkability and safe transit options.
- Six Mile Creek Sewer Project and Pump Station Upgrades ($1,000,000) will improve critical utility services, with funding through the Rural Infrastructure Authority.
- Lexington Avenue Sewer Line Rehabilitation ($273,642.00) funded by a Community Development Block Grant.
- Pump Station – Lloydwood ($74,278.00) a new stationgenerator funded by FEMA.
- Safe Streets Grant ($200,000) funded through the Department of Transportation.
- Pump Station 1 ($540,000) pump station repairs funded by the Environmental Protection Agency.
With a focus on efficiency, none of the new grants require the city to take on permanent staff positions after the funding period ends, avoiding long-term budget commitments. Additionally, several grants come with built-in administrative cost allowances and public education components—adding value beyond the initial dollar amount…