Community Development

LSCOG works directly with local governments throughout the region in developing and carrying out community development projects that improve the quality of life for area residents, particularly those with low-to-moderate incomes. A primary funding source that LSCOG provides assistance with is the South Carolina Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, housed within the South Carolina Department of Commerce. LSCOG staff assists local governments in CDBG project development, grant writing, and grant administration.

The CDBG program provides funding for various community development activities that provide a benefit to low-to-moderate income residents, aid in the removal of slum and blighted conditions, and meet other urgent community needs. Typical projects funded through the SC CDBG program include:

Critical improvements to water/sewer/drainage systems
Downtown streetscape improvements
Demolition of local government owned dilapidated buildings
Demolition of dilapidated vacant housing units
Multiple activity projects that benefit targeted neighborhoods
Library construction and expansion
Fire trucks
Police and fire substations
Health clinics or multi-service centers in under-served areas
Public facilities modifications to ensure accessibility for disabled persons
Energy efficiency improvements for CDBG eligible public facilities

In addition to CDBG expertise, LSCOG staff are knowledgeable about a variety of other community development funding sources. LSCOG staff are available to

Discuss particular projects
Offer technical assistance to local governments concerning the best course of action
Conduct non-CDBG project grant writing
Assist with meeting regulatory compliance such as Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), the Fair Housing Act, NEPA environmental review, ADA/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act at cost.

Lower Savannah Council of Governments

The Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) coordinates cooperative development of the region as a whole among local governments in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, and Orangeburg Counties.

How may we help you?

We are constantly working to raise the bar on our services. If you have questions or concerns, please let us know by filling out the form below. If you have an immediate need, call 803.649.7981.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Subject

Message

Lower Savannah Council of Governments

Phone: 803.649.7981. Fax: 803.649.2248
Office Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Email: info@lscog.org

Serving: Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties

Mailing Address: PO Box 850, Aiken, SC 29802
Physical Address: 2748 Wagener Road, Aiken, SC 29801

Community Development