12/16/2014 Status/Updates of Grants
City of Columbia
GRANTS IN PROCESS:
Admin.
Agency
Grant Type/Amount/Info
Responsible
City Dept.
Staff Contacts
Bloomberg
Philanthropies
Public Art Challenge (comp.); three
cities to be selected to receive up to $1M
each over two years; for temporary
public art projects that engage
communities, enhance creativity, &
enrich cities; app submitted for
Columbia Radical Imagery Project
($1,215,300 total cost)
Mayor’s Office;
ONE Columbia;
Nickelodeon
Theater, Trustus
Theatre, Artist
Michaela Brown;
Poet Nikky
Finney
Wukela,
Johnson
FEMA
DHS 2014 Assistance to Firefighters
Grants (AFG); (comp.); $305M
available; for equipment, training,
health/safety programs & response
vehicles; 10% match; submitted app for
cascade systems, cylinders, burst
containers, & compressor unit (total
project cost $251,161)
CFD
Cothran, Baust
2015 Innovation Delivery Grant
(comp.); $45M available; for
implementation of Innovation Delivery
Model w/3-year grants w/annual funding
of $250K to $1M; req. 1 to 3 match;
submitted app ($376,549) for Innovation
Delivery staff housed in Mayor’s office;
initial challenge proposed—ensuring
integrated, multimodal transportation
infrastructure and development
Mayor’s Office
Bloomberg
Philanthropies
Application Status:
Expected Solicitation [date]
Application Due [date]
Data Retrieval in Process
Application Submitted [date]
Expected Award Announced [date]
 Submitted app on 12/15/2015 (due
date)
 Finalists selected & asked to submit a
full proposal in February 2015
 Winners selected in May 2015
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
Benjamin,
Johnson,
Wukela
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ARRA
Funding
Awarded
to date
NonARRA
Funding
Awarded
to date
Submitted app for $228,329 on
12/05/2014 (due date)
Projected award start date is March
2015 & announcements made on
weekly rolling basis until Sept. 2015
Submitted app on October 6, 2014 (due
date)
Notified 12/15/2014 what we were not
selected.
Dec. 2014-Feb. 2015 technical
assistance begins & cities hire staff
Feb. 2015 work begins
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City of Columbia
Scotts
MiracleGro
& US Conf
of Mayors
GRO1000 Gardens and Green Spaces
Grant 2015 (comp.); 5 cities selected for
innovative projects to create a new or
add to an existing garden or green space;
three-year awards (Year 1: $15K cash &
$10K in-kind products; Years 2 and 3:
$5K & $2.5K in-kind products);
submitted app for Phase 2 (remaining
green spaces/northern side) of I-126 at
Greystone Blvd Interchange at zoo
entrance
Forestry &
Beautification
Knight
Foundation
Knight Cities Challenge (comp.); up to
$5M available; for new ideas in Knight
cities that focus on key drivers of city
success (attracting and retaining talented
people, expanding economic activity, &
creating a culture of civic engagement);
submitted 4 proposals (adaptive reuse art
studio; redesign Sumter St.; Civic
Design Engagement Ctr; Busby Street
Community Oriented Policing Facility)
All City Depts
ArtPlace America 2015 National Grants
Program (competitive); for creative
placemaking projects that help
strengthen communities; $10M
available; $50K-$500K grant range;
submitted LOI to renovate old steam
plant behind SC State Museum into Arts
Center
Parks &
Recreation
NEA, et al
Hollar,
Riffenburg
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Caughman
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
Oliver,
Sorensen,
Baker
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App submitted on 11/14/2014 (due
date)
Winners to be notified December 2014
Awards will be officially announced at
USCM’s Winter Meeting on 1/2123/15.
Submitted ideas received on
11/14/2014 (due date)
Finalists to be announced in January
2015 & winners to be announced in
March 2015
Submitted Letter of Intent on
11/3/2014 (due date)
January 2015—applicant notifications
(denials and invitations to full
proposals)
March 2015—full proposals due
June 2015—notifications of award
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City of Columbia
SC SIB
State Infrastructure Bank funding
(competitive); for large ($100M min.)
transportation projects in SC; submitted
joint app w/Richland, Lexington, CAE,
CMCOG, & USC for United Midlands
Multimodal Corridor Improvement
Project (i.e., Airport Connector,
Assembly, Huger, Greene, Williams
streets) for $325,046,369
(total cost $357,965,786); Richland Co.
Penny used as soft match
Utilities &
Engineering
Higgins,
Wilson
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Partners
Mergo,
Whipple,
Barrett,
McDonald,
Perry, Gossett,
Harmon,
Simmons,
Kirkland
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Submitted application 9/23/2014
Joint presentation to SIB Board
9/25/2014
On 11/5/2014, SIB Board requested
add’l info, which was provided
12/2/2014
Next, SIB Board refers project to
Evaluation Committee, which makes
recommendation to SIB Board for
consideration.
Before the SIB may provide any
funding, the Joint Bond Review
Committee of General Assembly must
grant approval.
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12/16/2014 Status/Updates of Grants
City of Columbia
AWARDS IN PROCESS & ALREADY RECEIVED:
Admin.
Agency
Award Name/Info
Responsible
City Dept.
Staff Contacts
Award Status
Application Due [date]
Data Retrieval in Process
Application Submitted [date]
Expected Award Announced [date]
Monetary Award [Y/N & amount, if applicable]
Ash Center for
Democratic
Governance &
Innovation
Innovations in American Government
Award 2014; to recognize excellence
and creativity in public sector; 5
rounds of competition; finalists receive
$10K & winner receives $100K;
submitted app on City Living Loan
program
Community
Development
Livingston
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Submitted application 7/9/2014 (due date)
Notified 11/24/2014 we advanced to next round!
Supplemental application due 1/9/2015
2nd round (Top 25) winners notified February 2015; 3rd round
required add’l research & result in finalists; 4th round (finalists)
will receive sight visit/assessment; 5th round finalists make
presentations & winner announced afterward
US Conf of
Mayors &
Americans for
the Arts
Local Arts Leadership Award 2014; to
recognize mayor who has heightened
visibility and value of arts in his/her
community; nominated Mayor
w/letters from ONE Columbia & SC
Arts Commission
Mayor’s Office
Wukela,
Johnson
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Submitted nomination 11/21/2014 (due date)
Winners to be notified December 2014
Awards will be officially announced at USCM’s Winter Meeting
on 1/21-23/15.
DOE
Climate Action Champions
designation; to recognize 10-15
regional and local governments that are
leading emissions reductions and
climate resilience efforts; would
receive special eligibility status under
future federal funding and technical
assistance opportunities for up to 3
years
Public Works
Baldauf
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Application submitted 10/27/2014 (due date)
Announced 12/3/2014 we were not selected.
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City of Columbia
Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards; to
recognize various entities/persons who
have demonstrated notable support for
the arts; submitted nomination for
Parks & Recreation Department for its
support of Arts Center (Government
category)
Arts Center
Humana
Foundation
2014 Playful City USA designation;
national recognition program honoring
cities and towns that make play a
priority and use innovative programs to
get children active, healthy, and
playing
Parks &
Recreation
NUSA
USA 2014 Best Neighborhood
Program Award; to recognize gov’t
entities, businesses, or corporations
who improve neighborhoods;
submitted app for Creative Journey
(Arts Center program for soldiers with
PSTD)
2014 Preserving Our Place in History
Awards (Project Award); to recognize
a group or organization that has
demonstrated or made an outstanding
accomplishment in preserving and
interpreting African American history
and culture in SC during the past year;
submitted an app for “Columbia 63”
program (marking of 50th anniversary
of 1963 civil rights movement in
Columbia)
SC Arts
Commission
SC African
American
Heritage
Commission
Oliver
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Submitted nomination on 10/27,2014 (11/3/2014 due date)
Notification of award recipients slated to take place by March
2015
Awards ceremony slated for May 2015
Thompson,
Davis, Caton
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App submitted 4/3/2014 (extended due date)
Notified 5/8/2014 we were selected as a finalist.
Notified 5/13/2014 Columbia was selected as a 2014 Playful City
Community
Development,
Parks &
Recreation (Arts
Center)
Rainwater,
Oliver
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App submitted 1/31/2014 (due date 2/1/2014)
Notified 3/14/2014 that we were selected as a finalist, and staff
will make presentation during 2014 NUSA Conference in Eugene,
Oregon
Tied for 1st place for Best Neighborhood Program of 2014 at
awards luncheon on 5/24/2014
Mayor’s Office,
Historic
Columbia, USC,
Columbia Metro
CVB
Johnson,
Phillips
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App submitted 1/31/2014 (due date)
Notified 3/16/2014 we won, and award presented at 3/28/2014
SCAAHC Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
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City of Columbia
NUSA
Neighborhoods, USA 2013
Neighborhood of the Year Award; to
recognize exemplary efforts in
improving quality of life for
neighborhoods, residents, and
municipalities; entered “Annual
Historic Elmwood Park Tour of Homes
& Gardens” in Physical
Revitalization/Beautification—Single
Neighborhood category
Elmwood Park
Neighborhood
Association
Livingston
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Application submitted by 02/14/2013 (2/15/2013 due date)
Notified at NUSA Conference Awards Luncheon 5/25/2013 that
Elmwood Park won 1st place in the Physical
Revitalization/Beautification—Single Neighborhood category
League of
American
Bicyclists
Bicycle Friendly City Designation
Renewal
Four award levels exist—platinum,
gold, silver, and bronze. The City
currently has a bronze designation. To
maintain or upgrade a designation, an
application for renewal must be
submitted every four years.
Applications are reviewed in February
and July each year.
Planning &
Development
Services
BPAC
Fellows,
Hudson,
Cappuchio, Roe
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
Submitted renewal application 2/1/2013
Notified City received a bronze renewal
NCDA
2012 John A. Sasso National
Community Development Week
Award; to recognize communities that
exemplify spirit of CDBG by
showcasing projects during 2012 NCD
Week (4/9-14/12); Comm. Dev.
submitted activities surrounding
recognition of 35 years of action in
Elmwood Park neighborhood & grand
opening of Waters Crest Townhomes
Community
Development
Livingston,
Gray
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Submitted essay on 5/2/12 (due date 5/4/12)
Notified 5/22/12 we won!
Awards to be formerly presented at luncheon during NCDA’s
2012 Annual Conference (6/20-23/12) in Palm Springs, CA.
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12/16/2014 Status/Updates of Grants
City of Columbia
NUSA
MASC
MetLife
Foundation
Neighborhoods, USA 2011
Neighborhood of the Year Award; to
recognize exemplary efforts in
improving quality of life for
neighborhoods, residents, and
municipalities; entered revitalization of
Waverly neighborhood project in
Multi-Neighborhood Partnership
category
2011 Municipal Association of SC
Achievement Award; to recognize and
encourage innovation/excellence in
local gov’t; entered revitalization of
Waverly neighborhood in Public
Service category
CCN
Watson
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Application submitted by 02/15/2011 (due date)
Notified 03/21/2011 that we were one of 4 finalists in our category
Found out at 2011 NUSA Conference Awards Luncheon in
Anchorage, AK on 05/27/2011 that we won 3rd place honors
Police, CHDC,
TN Dev.,
Mayor’s Office,
Council
Livingston
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
Submitted app 01/10/2011 (due date)
Did oral presentation (“Mr. Rogers Talks about the Waverly
Neighborhood”) on 02/07/2011
Notified via phone (then letter) 02/08/2011 we won
Winner’s trophy and plaque presented at the MASC’s Annual
Meeting Awards Breakfast on 6/18/2011 in Hilton Head
2010 Community-Police Partnership
Awards/Neighborhood Revitalization;
for partnerships for crime reduction &
economic dev.; wrote about
revitalization of Waverly
neighborhood/KOBAN
Police, CHDC,
TN Dev.
Burke,
Livingston
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Preliminary application submitted 2/26/10
Notified 7/20/2010 we won a 1st place award!
Award ceremony held 11/8/2010
Awarded $25,000
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12/16/2014 Status/Updates of Grants
City of Columbia
GRANTS ALREADY AWARDED:
Admin.
Agency
Grant Type/Amount/Info
Responsible
City Dept.
Staff Contacts
Application Status:
Expected Solicitation [date]
Application Due [date]
Data Retrieval in Process
Application Submitted [date]
Expected Award Announced [date]
ARRA
Funding
Awarded
to date
NonARRA
Funding
Awarded
to date
SCDPS
(ARRA)
2009 SCDPS JAG ARRA Grants
(Competitive)
$30M for SC; received funding for 1 CDV
investigator and 1 CDV prosecutor
Police
Carter, Burke,
Wilson



5 applications submitted 4/1/09
Notified 8/28/09 we received funding
Notified 6/25/10 we received $143,254
for 2nd year funding
Notified 6/3/11 we received $131,772
for 3rd year funding
$179,857
for Cola.
$143,254
+
$131,772
for Cola.
$597,483
for Cola.

DOJ
(ARRA)
2009 Byrne JAG ARRA Formula
Allocation
$597,483 for Columbia; for purchasing
police equipment
Police
Carter, Burke,
Wilson

Application submitted 5/15/09 (due
5/18/09)
DOJ
2009 Byrne JAG Formula Allocation
$145,457 for Columbia; for purchasing
police equipment
Police
Carter, Burke,
Wilson

Allocation announced 5/26/09 &
application submitted 7/9/09
DOJ
(ARRA)
2009 COPS ARRA Hiring Grants
(Competitive)
$1 billion available; will have hired all 18
officers as of 5/15/2011!
Police
Carter, Burke,
Wilson


Application submitted on 4/14/09
Notified 7/28/09 we received funding
for 18 officers!
DOJ
2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP)
Solicitation; for compliant, armored vests
ordered on or after 4/1/09
Police
Carter, Burke,
Wilson

City notified 10/6/09 that we received
$9,154!
$9,154
for Cola.
DOJ
2010 Byrne JAG Formula Allocation
$130,213 for Columbia; for purchasing
police equipment
Police
Burke, Wilson


Allocation announced 04/28/10
Award letter received 08/13/10
$130,213
for Cola.
$145,457
for Cola.
$2,829,132
for Cola.
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City of Columbia
DOJ
2010 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP)
Solicitation; for compliant, armored vests
ordered on or after 4/1/10
Police
Burke, Wilson

City notified Oct. 2010 that we
received $12,212.98!
$12,212.98
for Cola.
SCDPS
2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science
Improvement Grant; continuation of salary/
benefits for part-time marijuana analyst
Police
Burke, Wilson

Award letter received 9/10/10
$36,339
for Cola.
SCDPS
2010 Highway Safety Grant Enhance
Traffic Enforcement Program; continuation
of salary/benefits of 2 officers and one
LIDAR speed monitoring device
Police
Burke, Wilson

Award letter received 9/20/10
$131,920
for Cola.
DOJ
2011 Byrne JAG Formula Allocation
$108,248 for Columbia; for purchasing
police equipment
Police
Wiser, Wilson,
Hines, Greene


Allocation announced 06/06/11
Application submitted 07/21/11 (due
date)
$108,248
for Cola.
DOJ
2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP)
Solicitation; for compliant, armored vests
ordered on or after 4/1/11
Police
Wiser, Wilson,
Hines, Greene


Application submitted 7/7/2011
City notified 9/21/2011 that we
received $3,219.36
$3,219.36
for Cola.
SCDPS
2012 Highway Safety Grant Enhance
Traffic Enforcement Program; for 2 Master
Police Officers and equipped patrol
vehicles and various equipment for each
Police
Wiser, Wilson,
Miller, Hines,
Greene


Application submitted 7/7/2011
Award letter received 9/20/2011
$228,625
for Cola.
SCDPS
2012 Law Enforcement Network Grant; for
Host Agency for 5th Judicial Circuit Law
Enforcement Network
Police
Wiser, Wilson,
Miller, Hines,
Greene

Award letter received 9/8/2011
$28,000
for Cola.
DOJ
2011 COPS Hiring Grant (Competitive)
$200M available; request capped at 5% of
actual sworn strength; no match; requested
18 Class 3 officers
Police
Wiser, Hartley,
Hines, Wilson

Application submitted 5/25 (due date)
for $2,636,352 for 18 Class 3 officers
Notified 9/29/2011 that we received
$732,320 for 5 Class 3 Officers!!
$732,320
for Cola.
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City of Columbia
SCDPS
Juvenile Justice Special 2011 Title V Grant
(Competitive); $95,000 available; 4/1/129/30/12 grant period; for delinquency
prevention activities; 33.3% cash/in-kind
match; applying for $44,152 for summer
program done through Healing Species at
W. A. Perry Middle School, Gonzales
Gardens, Jubilee Academy; $70,885 total
project cost
Police,
Healing Species
Santiago,
McGill,
Williams, Little
 App submitted 1/7/2012 (due date)
 Notified 3/28/12 we won!
$44,152
for Cola.
DOJ
2012 Byrnes JAG Formula Allocation
$91,457 for CPD; for purchasing police
equipment
CPD
Wiser, Wilson


Allocation announced 3/27/12
Application submitted May 14, 2012
(due date)
$91,457
for Cola.
DOJ
Smart Policing Initiative FY2011 Grant
(Competitive); $10M available; $300,000
max for cities our size; for replicating,
creating, or institutionalizing evidencebased policing; no match: submitted app for
& will partner with USC for Integrated
Data Exchange & Analysis (IDEA) project
for $298,523
Police, USC
Wiser, Hartley,
Tripp, Caffrey,
Scott, Rojek


Orig. app submitted 4/21/11 (due date)
Discovered 10/3/11 we weren’t
selected
3/6/12 “unofficially” asked to reapply
for new round of funding
Notified 8/23/12 our grant was selected
and fully funded!
$298,523
for Cola.
DOJ
2012 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP)
For compliant, armored vests ordered on or
after 4/1/12; 50% match required;
requested 175 vests (total project cost
$102,051.25)
Police
Wiser, Hines,
Wilson


Submitted app on 7/5/2012
Notified 9/12/12 that we received
$8,386.50! The total project cost of
$16,773 will fund about 28 vests.
$8,386.50
for Cola.
SCDPS
2013 Law Enforcement Network Grant; for
Host Agency for 5th Judicial Circuit Law
Enforcement Network
Police
Wilson, Martin,
Miller, Hines,
Uhall, Murphy

Award letter received 9/25/2012
$28,000
for Cola.
SCDPS
2013 Highway Safety Grant Enhance
Traffic Enforcement Program
(Competitive); submitted app for $138,656
for continuation funding of 2 Master Police
Officers & equipment
Police
Miller, Wilson,
Hines, Whittle

Application submitted 3/1/2012 (3/2/12
due date)
Notified 10/2/12 we received
$132,473!
$132,473
for Cola.
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City of Columbia
DOJ
2013 Byrne JAG Formula Allocation
$89,626 for Columbia; for purchasing
police equipment
Police
Santiago,
Wiser, Hines,
Wilson


Allocation announced 5/30/2013!
Application submitted 7/8/2013
(7/09/2013 due date)
$89,626
for Cola.
SCDPS
2014 Law Enforcement Network Grant;
for Host Agency for 5th Judicial Circuit
Law Enforcement Network
Police
Wilson, Miller,
Hines, Martin

Award letter received 9/16/2013
$28,000
for Cola.
SCDPS
2014 Highway Safety Grant Enhance
Traffic Enforcement Program
(Competitive); submitted app for $122,055
for continuation funding of 2 Master
Police Officers & equipment (Year 3)
Police
Miller, Wilson,
Hines

Application submitted 1/23/2013
(2/1/2013 due date)
Notified 10/7/2013 we received
$119,546.
$119,546
for Cola.
DOJ
2014 Byrne JAG Formula Allocation
$95,843 for Columbia; for purchasing
police equipment
Police
Holbrook,
Hines, Wilson


Allocation announced 4/30/2014
Application submitted June 10, 2014
(due date)
$95,843
for Cola.
SCDPS
2015 Law Enforcement Network Grant;
for Host Agency for 5th Judicial Circuit
Law Enforcement Network
Police
Wilson, Miller,
Hines, Martin

Award letter received 9/9/2014
$28,000
for Cola.
SCDPS
FY2015 Highway Safety Grant Program
(competitive); submitted app for $215,360
for 2 Master Police Officers and equipped
patrol vehicles and various equipment for
each
Police
Miller, Wilson,
Hines

App submitted 2/3/2014 (due date
2/7/2014)
Notified 9/29/2014 we were awarded
$215,120!
$215,120
for Cola.
HUD
(ARRA)
CDBG-R (Formula)
$342,783 for Columbia; for affordable
housing; under direction from HUD, City
will use funds for MLK neighborhood
drainage project
Comm. Dev.
Lawton
 Application submitted on 06/05/09
$342,783
for Cola.
HUD
(ARRA)
Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing
(HPRP) Fund (Formula)
$524,731 for Columbia
Comm. Dev.
Lawton
 Application submitted on 5/18/09
 Notified 7/10 that our plan was approved
$524,731
for Cola.
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City of Columbia
HUD
Neighborhood Stabilization Program Round
1 (Competitive)
$44M for SC
Comm. Dev.
Lawton
 On 3/25/09, Columbia awarded $3.9M;
TN Dev. Corp. awarded $1,038,350;
Richland Co. awarded $2.22M
$3.9M
for Cola.
HUD
FY 2010 Community Planning and
Development Program (Formula)
In April 2010, HUD announced Columbia’s
allocations for Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment
Partnerships (HOME), and Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
(HOPWA)
Comm. Dev.
Lawton
 CDBG—$1,348,864
 HOME—$901,929
 HOPWA—$1,566,258
$3,817,051
(total)
for Cola.
HUD
FY 2011 Community Planning and
Development Program (Formula)
In April 2011, HUD announced Columbia’s
allocations for CDBG, HOME, & HOPWA
Comm. Dev.
Livingston
 CDBG—$703,080*
 HOME—$792,484
 HOPWA—$1,540,616
*Reduced by Timeliness Finding Letter
$3,036,180
(total)
for Cola.
Wells Fargo
Fndn. SC
2012 Community Development—Revitalize
and Stabilize Communities Grant
(Competitive); to support the improvement
of low and moderate income communities;
submitted app for $10,000 to offset predevelopment soft costs for planned
redevelopment of Lyon Street Community
TNDC
Saeed


$7,500 for
Cola.
HUD
FY 2012 Community Planning and
Development Program (Formula)
In February 2012, HUD announced
Columbia’s allocations for CDBG, HOME,
& HOPWA
Comm. Dev.
Livingston
 CDBG—$868,564
 HOME—$468,151
 HOPWA—$1,584,363
Submitted app 8/17/12
Notified 9/27/12 we received $7,500!
$2,921,078
(total)
for Cola.
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City of Columbia
Clark,
Rainwater,
Saeed,
Livingston

Comm. Dev.
Saeed

FY 2013 Community Planning and
Development Program (Formula)
On 5/29/2013, HUD updated Columbia’s
allocations for CDBG, HOME, & HOPWA
Comm. Dev.
HUD
FY 2014 Community Planning and
Development Program (Formula)
On 04/01/2014, HUD updated Columbia’s
allocations for CDBG, HOME, & HOPWA
DOT
(ARRA)
Columbia Area Transportation Study or
COATS (Formula)
$14.5M available; Columbia awarded $6.5
million towards the N. Main Street
Reconstruction Phase 1B Project; additional
$2.5M stimulus funding committed from
the 6th Congressional District
SCACDC
2012 SC Association of Community Dev.
Corp. Community Impact Fund Grant
(Competitive); $100K available; $20K max;
for capacity-building initiatives;
commercial, affordable housing, or
economic dev. projects; 3-to-1 cash/in-kind
match; submitted app for $9,200 for
Neighborhood Services Training Program
($56,296 project cost) for Neighborhood
Leadership Summit, OMG Workshop,
Financial Literacy Seminars
CHDC
Comm. Dev.
Submitted app on 10/25/12 (10/26/12
due date)
Notified 12/18/12 that CHDC received
$4,000!
$4,000 for
Cola.
Richland Co.
Office of
Comm. Dev.
2013 HOME Investment Grant
(Competitive); to benefit low and moderate
income neighborhoods of the
unincorporated areas of Richland Co.;
applied for funds to tear down then
reconstruct home on Chasewood Court
Rec’d letter 5/28/2013 we received
$69,500 in loan funds and $69,500 in
HOME Investment Grant!
$69,500
for Cola.
HUD
Livingston



CDBG—$956,664
HOME—$493,779
HOPWA—$1,421,084
$2,871,527
(total)
for Cola.
Comm. Dev.
Livingston



CDBG—$950,277
HOME—$502,473
HOPWA—$1,413,542
$2,866,292
(total)
for Cola.
Construction
Management,
Planning,
Utilities and
Engineering
Gantt, Dooley,
Land, Jaco,
Higgins


Allocation awarded on 3/26/09 at
CMCOG meeting
$6.5M for
Cola.
$2.5M
additional
funding
($9M
total)
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City of Columbia
SCDOT
COATS FY2010 Transportation
Enhancement Program (TEP)
(Competitive); for facilities for
pedestrians/bicycles & landscaping/ scenic
beautification; submitted app for ADA
ramps and landscape medians on Main
Street (Blanding to Elmwood); total project
cost of $162,700 ($65,080 match)
Public
Works,
Engineering
Gentry,
Higgins,



SCDOT
DOT
COATS FY2012 Transportation
Enhancement Program (TEP)
(Competitive); for facilities for
pedestrians/bicycles and for landscaping
and scenic beautification; $145,000 max
award; two apps submitted—Mast Arms on
Main Street (Blanding to Laurel) with total
project cost of $300,300 & Lighting
Additions for Five Points (street lights on
Blossom and College) with total project
cost of $241,000
Public
Works,
Engineering
TIGER VI (competitive); $600M available;
for transportation infrastructure projects and
planning projects; $10M minimum request;
80/20 cash match; applied for Seamless
City Revitalization Project (Main Street—
Blanding to Elmwood & North Main
Street—Anthony to Fuller); match to come
from Richland Co. Penny Sales Tax
allocated to North Main Street
improvements; total project cost
$64,230,407
Utilities &
Engineering
Gentry,
Higgins,
Anderson, Five
Pts. Assoc.





Higgins, Sheu


Funds transferred to Vista Greenway
but project pulled (match went to
Phase I construction/SCPRT 2012 RTP
grant)
Reallocated funds (which got reduced)
to Accessibility & Landscape Project
on Main Street; revised app submitted
5/22/12
App approved for 2009-2015 TIP
amendment/inclusion & recommended
for funding in FY2012 (5/29 &
6/14/12)!
$97,620
for Cola.
Both apps delivered on 4/13/12 (due
date)
5/7/12 CMCOG requested revisions to
both
5/14/12 both revised apps re-submitted
Mast Arms on Main Street app
approved for 2009-2015 TIP
amendment/inclusion & recommended
for FY2012 funding (5/29 & 6/14/12)!
5/29/12 Lighting Additions for Five
Points app not selected for funding
$145,000
for Cola.
Submitted app on April 28, 2014, (due
date)
Notified 9/9/2014 that we were
awarded $10 Million (which will be
used toward completing work on North
Main Street)!
$10M
for Cola.
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City of Columbia
IRS
(ARRA)
Recovery Zone Economic Development
Bonds (Formula)
$10B available; bonds that governmental
entities can use for public capital projects
and job training in recovery zones
Merchant
Capital
Brent Robertson

On 7/30/09, SC allocated $115.041M;
Columbia sub-allocated $649,000 &
Richland County sub-allocated
$1.469M
$649,000
for Cola.
IRS
(ARRA)
Recovery Zone Facility Bond (Formula)
$15B available; traditional tax-exempt
bonds that can be used by private business
in recover zones for buildings and
equipment
Merchant
Capital
Brent Robertson

On 7/30/09, SC allocated $172.562M;
Columbia sub-allocated $973,000 &
Richland County sub-allocated
$2.204M
$973,000
for Cola.
EPA/
DHEC
(ARRA)
State Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
(Discretionary)
Up to $1.7M for SC; and ½ for target
projects and ½ of funds for competitive subgrants; City rec’d funding to retrofit 20
vehicles totaling $105,171.43; City awarded
add’l $2,500 for “educational & outreach
component”; will use to wrap biodiesel
garbage truck & produce bumper stickers
for fleet that recognize biodiesel-powered
vehicles
General
Services,
Fleet
Services
Knoche,
Heustess

On 4/16/09, SCDHEC awarded target
projects
City notified 7/13/09 it’s to receive
funding to retrofit 20 vehicles
Funding awarded 11/5/09
City awarded add’l $2,500 on 10/27/10
for “educational & outreach
component” of Southern Fried Fuel
Program
$105,171.43
+ $2,500.00
$107,671.43
for Cola.
Brownfields Grants (Competitive)
For Brownfields projects; our funds will be
used for Gills Creek watershed area
Cola. Dev.
App due 4/20/09; (previously
submitted app for FY2009 funds used
for ARRA grant app)
Notified 5/8/09 Assessment Coalition
was awarded grant
$750,000
for Cola.
$250,000
for West
Cola.
EPA
(ARRA)



Delk


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City of Columbia
EPA
FY2014 Brownfields Assessment Grants
(competitive); $40M available; for
environmental due-diligence studies for
qualifying private comm. dev.; $200K
grants for hazardous & $200K for
petroleum assessments available; submitted
app for $400K for target areas in N.Cola.,
Edisto, and former fertilizer manufacturing
facilities
Columbia
Development
Corporation
Delk


App submitted on 1/22/2014 (due date)
Notified 5/27/2014 that we were
selected for funding!
DOE
(ARRA)
EECBG (Formula)
$3.2B available; $31,449,200 for SC; our
allocation ($1,424,100) announced 3/26/09;
application submitted 06/25/09; funds
finally awarded 12/18/09; funds will be used
for Energy Audit Implementation Project &
Green Building Incentive Program
General
Services,
Development
Services,
CPAC
Knoche,
Harkin, Baldauf

All projects slated to be completed and
all money set to be spent/drawn down
by 12/17/12 grant end date.
$1,424,100
for Cola.
DOA/
SC Forestry
Comm.
(ARRA)
Community Forest Health Enrichment
through Hazard Tree Mitigation & Canopy
Tree Restoration; $845,000 for SC; $35,000
award maximum; to identify, prune and/or
remove hazardous trees & replace with new
trees; requested funds for tree removal
Public Works
Gentry,
Williamson,
Rushman

Application submitted 12/18/2009 for
$31,865 for hazardous tree removal
On 1/26/10, notified that we were
awarded $24,000 for tree removal.
$24,000 for
Cola.
National
Trust for
Historic
Preservation
2011 National Trust Preservation Funds
(Competitive); for historic planning and
education preservation projects; grants
$2.5K-$10K; 50% match; submitted app for
$2,500 ($5,000 total project cost)
workshops for owners of historic homes;
using Federal Historic Preservation Grant as
match
Development
& Planning
Services
Moore, Richey,
Threatt, Crick





Submitted app on 2/1/2011 (deadline)
Notified 3/28/2011 that we were not
awarded grant
Allowed to/did re-apply on 6/1/2011.
Notified 07/13/11 that we won $1,250
from Terence L. Mills Memorial Fund
(from NTHP)!
$400,000
for Cola.
$1,250
for Cola.
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City of Columbia
DOI/NPS
admin by SC
Archive &
History thru
SHPO
2011 Federal Historic Preservation Grants
(competitive); for historic survey, planning,
or stabilization projects; $100,000 available;
grants $2.5K-$25K; 50% match; submitted
app for $2,500 ($5,000 total project cost)
workshops for owners of historic homes
(using funds from National Trust
Preservation Funds grant as match)
Development
& Planning
Services
Moore, Richey,
Threatt, Crick


Submitted app on 2/1/2011 (deadline)
Rec’d letter dated 5/16/11 stating that
SHPO intends to award us $2,500!
$2,500
for Cola.
DOI/NPS
admin by SC
Archive &
History thru
SHPO
2013 Federal Historic Preservation Grants
(competitive); for local historic preservation
activities; $100,000 available; grants $2.5K$25K; 50% match; submitted app for
$10,000 ($20,000 total project cost) for
Granby Mill Village Stabilization Program
Development
& Planning
Services
Threatt, Moore


Submitted app on 2/1/2013 (deadline)
Notified 5/6/2013 that SHPO intends to
award us this grant! (Final funding
decisions are pending obligation of
funds from National Parks Service,
which funds grants.)
$10,000
for Cola.
Richland
County
Conserv.
Comm.
FY2013-2014 Historic Preservation &
Community Conservation Grant
(Competitive); up to $50K/grant; 20% cash
or in-kind match required; for various
preservation/restoration projects promoting
the history of Richland County; submitted
app for $10,000 ($24,000 total project cost)
for Granby Mill Village Stabilization
Program
Development
& Planning
Services
Threatt, Moore


Submitted app on 2/22/2013 (deadline)
Notified 4/9/2013 that Richland
County intends to award us this grant!
(Final funding decisions are pending
County Council fiscal meetings.)
$10,000
for Cola.
DOI/NPS
admin by SC
Archive &
History thru
SHPO
FY2014 Federal Historic Preservation
Grants (competitive); for historic survey,
planning, or stabilization projects; $100,000
available; grants $2.5K-$25K; 50% match;
submitted app for $20,000 ($40,000 total
project cost) for Davis College Stabilization
and Exterior Restoration Project (USC to
provide match)
Development
& Planning
Services,
USC
Threatt,
Wingard

Submitted app on 2/6/2014 (2/7/2014
deadline)
Notified per SHPO newsletter that
USC/Columbia were awarded $15,000!
$15,000
for Cola.

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City of Columbia
DOI/NPS
admin by SC
Archive &
History thru
SHPO
FY2014 Federal Historic Preservation
Grants (competitive); for historic survey,
planning, or stabilization projects; $100,000
available; grants $2.5K-$25K; 50% match;
submitted app for $4,500 ($9,000 total
project cost) for Earlewood National
Register Nomination (ECCO to provide
match)
Development
& Planning
Services,
Earlewood
Community
Citizens
Organization
Threatt, Richey,
Wildt
SCPRT
2010 Park and Recreation Development
(PARD) Fund (Competitive); $20,000 max
award; to develop new or enhance existing
facilities; 80/20 match & County delegation
endorsement; for Emily Douglas Park
playground renovations ($35,000 to
$40,000 total project cost); EDP Committee
raised approx, $10,000 toward match; P&R
Dept. looking for funds for project balance
2012 Park and Recreation Development
(PARD) Fund (Competitive); $31,908.36
max allocation for Richland County; to
develop new or enhance existing facilities;
req. 80/20 match & county delegation
endorsement; for ADA playground
equipment & picnic shelters/benches in
Rosewood & Valencia parks; $39,885.45
total project cost
Parks &
Recreation
McDuffie
Parks &
Recreation
Thompson,
Davis, Baker
US Soccer Foundation (Competitive)
Field Grants—$100,000 max for irrigation
& field maintenance equipment; applied for
$91,346 to irrigate Owens Field and create
fields at Southeast Park
Parks &
Recreation
SCPRT
US Soccer
Foundation

Submitted app on 2/6/2014 (2/7/2014
deadline)
Notified per SHPO newsletter that
Earlewood CCO/Columbia were
awarded $4,500!
$4,500 for
Cola.


App submitted mid August 2010
Notified 8/24/10 that we received
$15,585.33!
(Because of the grant maximum, the
program designated the project total as
$19,481.66 with $3,896.33 as the
match.)
$15,585.33
for Cola.

App submitted 1/4/2012 (apps due on
10th of each month)
Notified 1/11/2012 we were awarded
entire allocation of $31,908.36!
$31,908.36
for Cola.


Davis



App submitted 10/9/10 (due date)
Notified 1/13/2011 we won $5,000 for
field irrigation systems from Hunter
Industries (for Owen Field).
Since USSF has a new vendor partner
(Ewing Irrigation), notified 3/25/2011
we’ll receive additional $7,500 for
field irrigation systems from Ewing!
$5,000
+ $7,500
$12,500
for Cola.
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City of Columbia
HHS/John
Snow Inc.
Reviving Double Dutch in Communities
Initiative (Competitive); 1 project in SC to
be awarded $25,000 max. to develop a
model Double Dutch program that can be
replicated throughout SC that motivates,
educates, and empowers children to
increase their fun-time physical activity
levels; City aims to expand its Double
Dutch program from MLK to Hyatt, Lorick,
Pinhurst & Greenview parks
Parks &
Recreation
Davis


App submitted 4/1/2011 (due date)
Notified 4/18/2011 that we won!!
$25,000
for Cola.
National
Gardening
Association
& Home
Depot
2012 Youth Garden Grants (Competitive)
For youth gardening programs; five winners
will receive gift cards valued at $1,000 (and
95 winners will receive $500 gift cards) for
the purchase of gardening materials and
supplies from Home Depot that are specific
to the needs of their program
Sprite Spark Parks Project Initiative
(competitive); to refresh neighborhood
parks by refurbishing 26 basketball courts
across US; finalists from submitted apps
were entered into an online voting contest
7/15-9/30/12; winners received up to
$15,000 based on votes received
Parks &
Recreation
Williams, Davis

Application submitted on 12/12/2011
(due date)
Notified 3/2/2012 that we won $500
(gift card) grant!
$500
for Cola.
App submitted 6/26/12
Online voting 7/15-9/30/12
Notified 10/4/12 we were selected for
$15,000 grant
Press conference/ribbon cutting held
7/24/2013
$15,000 for
Cola.
GRO1000 Grassroots Grant (Competitive);
$1,500 grants (each) available to enhance
and develop gardens and green spaces;
submitted app for 2-mile walking/biking
trail at Hyatt Park as part of City’s
Community Garden Program and “Let’s Get
Moving Columbia” program focused in
29203 zip code.
Parks &
Recreation
Submitted app on 2/18/2013 (due date)
Notified 3/20/2013 that we won!
$1,500 for
Cola.
Nat’l Rec. &
Park
Agency,
Coca-Cola
Co., &
Piggly
Wiggly
Scotts
Miracle-Gro
Company

Parks &
Recreation
Thompson




Williams


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City of Columbia
Dollar
General
Literacy
Foundation
Summer Reading Grants (competitive); to
fund local nonprofits or libraries to help
with the implementation or expansion of
summer reading programs; $3,000 max
award; submitted app for Reading Rocks
Summer Enrichment Program at Pinehurst
and Lorick parks
Parks &
Recreation
Thompson


App submitted 2/28/2013
Notified 5/17 (email) & 5/24 (award
letter) we were selected for $3,000
grant
$3,000 for
Cola.
Foundation
for the
Carolinas/
Carolina
Panthers
Charities
Challenger Flag Football League Grant
(competitive); to give children and young
adults with disabilities to participate in a
Challenger Flag Football League; grants
range from $2,000-$5,000; submitted app to
start a league in Columbia
Parks &
Recreation
Thompson


App submitted on 6/7/2013
Notified 6/17/2013 we were selected
for $5,000 grant
$5,000 for
Cola.
Richland
County
Conserv.
Comm.
Community Conservation Grant
(Competitive); awards range from $5,000 to
$10,000; 20% cash or in-kind match
required; for variety of conservation
activities; submitted app for $8777.87
($14,593.87 total project cost) for
Environmental Education & Interpretive
Programming for City parks
Park Ranger
Unit
Robinson


Submitted app on 1/14/2011 (deadline)
Notified late 06/10/11 we won and are
slated to receive $7,500!! (Grant
budget was adjusted to reflect
reduction in price of laptop &
projector.)
$7,500
for Cola.
Bikes
Belong
Foundation
Bikes Belong Facility Grant (Competitive);
to fund projects that include bike paths,
trails, parks, facilities, and advocacy;
submitted app for paving of Vista
Greenway (tunnel running from Gasden to
Taylor)at Finlay Park for $10,000 (Vista
Greenway Committee would provide
$18,650 match)
Vista
Greenway
Committee
Cliff Spann


App submitted on 4/29 (due date)
Notified 06/28/11 that we won
$10,000!
Rec’d actual check on 07/21/11.
$10,000
for Cola.

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City of Columbia
Scotts
MiracleGro
& US Conf
of Mayors
PetSmart
Charities
SCPRT
SC Arts
Commission
GRO1000 Gardens and Green Spaces Grant
2012 (competitive); five cities will be given
grants for innovative projects to create a
new or add to an existing garden or green
space; awards are $25K—$15K cash &
$10K in-kind products; submitted app for
green space at I126 at Greystone Blvd at
zoo entrance
Forestry &
Beautification
2012 PetSmart Charities Targeted
Spay/Neuter Program (Competitive); for
programs promoting the spaying and
neutering of animals; no match required but
Animal Mission providing 1-to-1 match;
requested $15,000 for 29201 Targeted
Spay/Neuter Project (total project cost
$30,000)
Animal
Services
SCPRT 2013 & 2014 Recreational Trails
Program (Competitive—soliciting for both
2013 & 2014 at this time); for recreational
trails projects; $100,000 max award; 20%
match; applied for $98,850.40 for Taylor
Street Trail ($124,975 total project cost) and
for $99,517.90 ($124,950 total project cost)
for Elmwood Avenue Trail, both of which
are part of Vista Greenway
Utilities &
Engineering
2014 One-Time Arts Project Grant
(competitive); for activities that provide arts
opportunities for public or that support art
organizations/artists to offer services; $5K
max; 1-to-1 match (%50 of which must be
in cash); submitted app for $4,250 for
Creative Journey, the Arts Center program
for soldiers with PSTD and TBI ($8,500
total project cost)
Parks &
Recreation
(Arts Center)
Hollar



Drum



Higgins,
Gentry




Oliver,
Sorensen


Application submitted on 11/30/2011
(due date)
Notified on 12/28/2011 that we were
selected as one of the five cities to win
$25,000!!
Awards will be officially announced at
USCM’s Winter Meeting on 1/19/12.
$25,000
for Cola.
Submitted app on 8/31/12 (due date)
Notified 11/19/12 we passed to the
next round of reviews! Representative
stated we should hear something
regarding status after Thanksgiving.
Notified 11/30/12 we’re receiving
$20,500 (instead of $15,000)!
$20,500
for Cola.
Letters of Intent submitted 4/15/2013
(due date)
Attended required grant workshop 5/28
Applications submitted 7/23/13 (due
date)
Notified 11/6/2013 we weren’t selected
for funding for Elmwood Avenue
Trail, BUT were awarded $98,850 for
Taylor Street Trail!
$98,850
for Cola.
App submitted 1/14/2014 (due date
1/15/2014)
Award posted on SCAC website on
2/20/2014 & officially notified
3/3/2014 we received $4,250 grant!
$4,250 for
Cola.
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City of Columbia
FEMA
DHS FY09 Preparedness Grants
Metropolitan Medical Response System
(MMRS); to improve regional mass
casualty incident preparedness and
response capabilities
DHS/CPD
Reaves

Received award letter 11/2/09
$321.221
for Cola.
FEMA/
DHS
SLED FY09 Buffer Zone Protection
Program; for vulnerability reduction and
response capabilities in designated areas;
rec’d funding for bomb squad
interoperability equipment
DHS/CPD
Johnson

Received final funding
amendments/approval March 2012
$70,764
for Cola.
FEMA
DHS FY10 Preparedness Grants
MMRS
DHS/CPD
Martin,
Lederfind


Allocation announced 7/15/10
Award letter received 11/11/2010
$317,419
for Cola.
FEMA
DHS FY11 Preparedness Grants
MMRS
DHS/CPD
Martin, Hartley,
Lederfind

Allocation published May 2011 in
Homeland Security Grants Program
Guidelines
$281,693
for Cola.
FEMA
DHS 2009 SAFER (Staffing for
Adequate Fire and Emergency Response)
Grants (Competitive)
$210M available; for staffing fire
stations—hiring new or re-hiring laid-off
firefighters; submitted app to rehire 9
positions for Engine #8 ($1,430,797)
CFD
Anderson,
Cothran

Application originally due 12/18/2009
but extended to 1/15/2010
Submitted application on 1/15/10
Notified 4/23 that we received funding
for all 9 positions applied for!!
$1,430,797
for Cola.
DHS 2010 Assistance to Firefighters
Grants (AFG); (Competitive)
$390M available; for equipment, training,
health/safety programs & response
vehicles; max available $1M; 20% match;
submitted app to purchase 450 heads-up
displays (HUDs) for face pieces & 5 gear
extractor/dryer sets; County will split
match ($42,220) with City
CFD
Presented to Council on 5/26/10 &
gained approval to move forward
w/app
Submitted app for $211,100 on 5/28/10
(due date)
Notified 12/24/10 that we received
funding for all equipment applied for!!
$211,100
for Cola.
FEMA


Jenkins,
Cothran,
Krusen, Tinsley



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City of Columbia
FEMA
DHS 2010 SAFER Grants (Competitive)
$420M available; for staffing or for
recruitment/retention activities for
volunteers; submitted app to hire
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator & to
create Marketing Plan to increase the
number of volunteer firefighters
DHS 2012 Assistance to Firefighters
Grants (AFG); (competitive)
$285M available; for equipment, training,
health/safety programs & response
vehicles; max available $1M; 20% match;
submitted app to purchase 4 stationary
compressors and 7 burst containers (total
project cost $203,880)
FY2014 Healthcare Preparedness (HCP)
Grant (competitive); for equipment and
training for the Metro. Medical Response
System (formerly funded under
FEMA/DHS); funds will be used for 4
800MHz radios, radiation detection
training, and triage methodology training
CFD
SLED
SLED
FEMA
HHS/
SC DHEC
Jenkins,
Cothran, Helms


Submitted app for $396,080 on 9/17/10
(due date)
Notified 3/11/2011 received funding
for all requests & press conference
held 3/28/2011 to announce award!
$396,080
for Cola.
Submitted app for $163,104 on
7/6/2012 (due date)
Notified 8/23/2013 that we were
awarded $163,104!!
$163,104
for Cola.
Jenkins,
Cothran,
Edmonds,
Helms, Baust

CFD
Krusen

Notified 8/8/2014 that we were
awarded $30,000!
$30,000
for Cola.
FY2014 Midlands Regional Collapse
Search & Rescue Team (former State
Homeland Security Program grant from
FEMA); $3.733M available for SC; for
equipment/preparedness for structural
collapse incidents and search and rescue
incidents
CFD
Krusen

Notified 10/17/2014 Columbia was
awarded $35,000!
$35,000
for Cola.
FY2014 Metropolitan Medical Response
System Enhancement Grant (formerly
State Homeland Security Program grant
from FEMA); for equipment/preparedness
for mass casualty incidents
CFD
Krusen

Notified 10/17/2014 Columbia was
awarded $30,000!
$30,000
for Cola.
CFD

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12/16/2014 Status/Updates of Grants
City of Columbia
Here is the total amount of ARRA-funded grants/allocations awarded to the City of Columbia thus far:
Byrne JAG ARRA Formula Allocation
SCDPS JAG ARRA Competitive Grant
COPS ARRA Hiring Competitive Grant
CDBG-R Formula Allocation
Homeless Prevention Fund Formula Allocation
Columbia Area Transportation Study Formula Allocation
Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds Formula Allocation
Recovery Zone Facility Bond Formula Allocation
Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG) Formula Allocation
State Diesel Emission Reduction Discretionary Grant
Brownfields Competitive Grant
Community Forest Health Enrichment through Hazardous Tree Mitigation & Canopy Tree Restoration Grant
Below are additional ARRA-funded grants/allocations awarded in the Columbia area thus far:
Public Housing Fund Formula Allocation (funds awarded to Columbia Housing Authority)
Community Health Center Formula Allocation (funds awarded to SCPHCA—$141,886, ECCHCI—$500,269
RCHCA—$225,210)
Transit Capital Assistance Formula Allocation—Round 1 (funds awarded to CMRTA)
Public Housing Capital Fund Competitive Grant (funds awarded to Columbia Housing Authority)
Transit Capital Assistance Formula Allocation—Round 2 (funds awarded to CMRTA)
$597,483
$179,857
$2,829,132
$342,783
$524,731
$9,000,000
$649,000
$973,000
$1,424,100
$107,671.43
$750,000
$24,000
$17,401,757.43
$5,259,694
$867,365
$5,346,374
$10,000,000
$1,155,912
$22,629,345
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12/16/2014 Status/Updates of Grants
City of Columbia
Here is the total amount of non-ARRA-funded grants/allocations awarded to the City of Columbia thus far:
Byrne JAG 2009 Formula Allocation (for equipment)
$145,457
2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership
$9,154
2009 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Round 1)
$3,900,000
2009 DHS Preparedness Grant (Metropolitan Medical Response (MMRS)
$321,221
2009 SLED Buffer Zone Protection Program (for bomb squad interoperability equip. *unallocated funds awarded 2012)
$70,764
FY 2010 Community Planning and Development Program Formula Allocations
$3,817,051
2009 FEMA SAFER (for 9 firefighters)
$1,430,797
Byrne JAG 2010 Formula Allocation (for equipment)
$130,213
nd
2010 SCDPS JAG Competitive Grant (2 year of CDV prosecutor/investigator grant)
$143,254
MetLife Foundation 2010 Community-Police Partnership Award/Neighborhood Revitalization Award
$25,000
2010 SCPRT PARD (for Emily Douglas Park renovations)
$15,585.33
2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant (for PT marijuana analyst)
$36,339
2010 HSG Enhance Traffic Enforcement Program (for 2 officers and LIDAR speed monitoring device)
$131,920
2010 DHS Preparedness Grant (Metropolitan Medical Response (MMRS)
$311,359
2010 Bulletproof Vest Partnership
$12,212.98
2010 SHSP Regional WMD HazMat (for equipment and training)
$76,895
2010 FEMA AFG (for HUDs and gear extractor and dryer units)
$211,100
2010 US Soccer Foundation Field Grant (for irrigation systems for Owens Field)
$12,500
2010 FEMA SAFER (for Volunteer Recruiting& Retention Coordinator/Marketing Plan )
$396,080
FY 2011 Community Planning and Development Program Formula Allocations
$3,036,180
Reviving Double Dutch in Communities Initiative (to expand City’s program to 4 other parks)
$25,000
2011 DHS Preparedness Grant (Metropolitan Medical Response (MMRS)
$281,693
2011 SCDPS JAG Competitive Grant (3rd year of CDV prosecutor/investigator grant)
$131,772
Byrne JAG 2011 Formula Allocation (for equipment)
$108,248
2011 Federal Historic Preservation Grant (for historic homes workshops)
$2,500
Community Conservation Grant (for environmental education & interpretive programming for City parks)
$7,500
Bikes Belong Facility Grant (for paving under Gadsden Street Tunnel in Vista Greenway Project)
$10,000
National Trust Preservation Funds/Terence L. Mills Memorial Fund (for historic homes workshops)
$1,250
2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership
$3,219.36
2012 HSG Enhance Traffic Enforcement Program (for 2 officers and vehicles/equipment for each)
$228,625
2012 Law Enforcement Network Grant (for hosting agency for 5th Judicial Circuit LEN)
$28,000
2011 COPS Hiring Competitive Grant (for 5 Class 3 Officers)
$732,320
2011 SHSP Regional Collapse Search & Rescue ($75,387.91/$25,000) & Regional WMD HazMat ($100,000/$15,000) $215,327.91
GRO1000 Gardens & Green Spaces Grant 2012 (for I126/Greystone Blvd Interchange Beautification Project)
$25,000
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City of Columbia
2012 SCPRT PARD (for Rosewood & Valencia parks’ improvements)
$31,908.36
2012 Youth Garden Grants (for gardening materials and supplies for Youth Garden Program)
$500
FY 2012 Community Planning and Development Program Formula Allocations
$2,921,078
Juvenile Justice Special 2011 Title V Grant (for delinquency prevention summer program)
$44,152
Byrne JAG 2012 Formula Allocation (for equipment)
$91,457
2012 COATS TEP (Mast Arms on Main Street)
$145,000
2010 COATS TEP (Accessibility and Landscape Project on Main Street)
$97,620
FY2011 Smart Policing Initiative (IDEA Project)
$298,523
2013 Law Enforcement Network Grant (for hosting agency for 5th Judicial Circuit LEN)
$28,000
2012 Bulletproof Vest Partnership
$8,386.50
2013 HSG Enhance Traffic Enforcement Program (continuation for 2 officers and equipment for each)
$132,473
2012 Wells Fargo Foundation Community Development Grant (for Lyon Street Community pre-development soft costs)
$7,500
Sprite Spark Parks Project Initiative (for St. Anna’s Park basketball courts)
$15,000
2012 SHSP Regional Collapse Search & Rescue ($35,620.08) & Regional WMD HazMat ($174,990.66)
$210,610.74
2012 PetSmart Charities Targeted Spay/Neuter Program (29201 Targeted Spay/Neuter Project)
$20,500
2012 SCACDC CIF Grant (for Neighborhood Services Training Program)
$4,000
2013 GRO1000 Grassroots Grant (for walking/biking trail at Hyatt Park)
$1,500
FY 2013 Community Planning and Development Program Formula Allocations
$2,871,527
Historic Preservation & Community Conservation Grant (for Granby Mill Village Stabilization Program)
$10,000
2013 Federal Historic Preservation Grant (for Granby Mill Village Stabilization Program)
$10,000
2013 Richland County HOME Investment Grant (demolish/reconstruct Chasewood Ct. property)
$69,500
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Summer Reading Grant (for Reading Rocks at Pinehurst & Lorick parks)
$3,000
Byrne JAG 2013 Formula Allocation (for equipment)
$89,626
Challenger Flag Football League Grant (to begin league in Columbia)
$5,000
2012 FEMA AFG (4 stationary containers & 7 burst containers)
$163,104
2014 Law Enforcement Network Grant (for hosting agency for 5th Judicial Circuit LEN)
$28,000
2014 HSG Enhance Traffic Enforcement Program (continuation for 2 officers and equipment for each—Year 3)
$119,546
2013 SHSP Regional Collapse Search & Rescue ($37,143) & Regional WMD HazMat ($30,000)
$67,143
2013 SCPRT Recreational Trails Program Grant (for Taylor St. Trail of Vista Greenway)
$98,850
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City of Columbia
2014 SCAC One-Time Arts Project Grant (for Creative Journey program)
FY 2014 Community Planning and Development Program Formula Allocations
Byrne JAG 2014 Formula Allocation (for equipment)
FY2014 Brownfields Assessment Grant (for hazardous & petroleum studies in City target areas)
FY2014 Federal Historic Preservation Grant (for USC’s Davis College Stabilization/Exterior Restoration)
FY2014 Federal Historic Preservation Grant (for Earlewood National Register Nomination)
FY2014 HCP Grant (for radios & training in MMRS program)
2015 Law Enforcement Network Grant (for hosting agency for 5th Judicial Circuit LEN)
2014 TIGER VI (for Seamless City Revitalization Project)
FY2015 Highway Safety Grant (for 2 officers/vehicles/equipment)
FY2014 SLED Midlands Regional Collapse Search & Rescue
FY2014 SLED MMRS Enhancement
$4,250
$2,866,292
$95,843
$400,000
$15,000
$4,500
$30,000
$28,000
$10,000,000
$215,120
$35,000
$30,000
$37,351,047.18
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12/16/2014 Status/Updates of Grants
City of Columbia
Here is the total amount of non-ARRA-funded grants/allocations applied for (i.e. pending) by the City of Columbia thus far:
ArtPlace America 2015 National Grants Program (for steam plant renovations to Arts Center)
$500,000
GRO1000 Gardens & Green Spaces Grant 2015 (for Phase 2 of I-126/Greystone Blvd Interchange Beautification Project)
$40,000
Knight Cities Challenge (various projects)
varies with project
2014 FEMA AFG (cascade systems, cylinders, burst containers & compressor unit)
$228,329
Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge (for Columbia Radical Imagery Project)
$1,000,000
$1,768,329
SC SIB Funding (for United Midlands Multimodal Corridor Improvement Project)
$325,046,369
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