City of Cayce Announces Grant Funding for Public Safety, Infrastructure, and More

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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:

• 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 for officers, vehicles for local schools funded by the SC Department of Public Safety.
• Cybersecurity Grant ($20,000): Additional protection for data and billing software, funded by the Department of Justice.
• 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
• 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.
• 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 station generator 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.

Not included in the above total is the $10,000,000 for the Avenues Stormwater Drainage Project; funded by the Rural Infrastructure Authority. This funding is currently being utilized to replace aging pipes and infrastructure in the Avenues of Cayce.

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