Established in 2012, the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority was established by the General Assembly under Title 11, Chapter 50 of the South Carolina Code of Laws and its purpose is to select and assist in financing qualified rural infrastructure projects.

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  • South Carolina public infrastructure funding resources 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2023-02-15)
    This lists resources for infrastructure projects including grants, how to apply and contact information.
  • Grant project management procedures Fiscal Year 2022-2023 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022-11-22)
    This document describes the procedure and rules for obtaining grants from the Rural Infrastructure Authority.
  • Below market financing available for qualified borrowers 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority; South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (South Carolina State Library, 2022-10-05)
    The State Revolving Funds offer long-term, low-interest loans for public drinking water and wastewater facilities. This paper gives the details.
  • Interest rates for FY 2023 loans 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022-10-05)
    This shows the interest rates that the South Carolina State Revolving Fund charges municipalities for loans for clean water and safe drinking water projects.
  • 2022 accountability report 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022)
    South Carolina laws require that each state agency publish and submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual accountability report that contains the agency's or department's mission, objectives to accomplish ...
  • Office of local government 2022 municipal water & sewer rate survey summary 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022-09-29)
    This annual summary of water and sewer rates for municipalities in South Carolina is broken down by municipality, monthly water service charge and monthly sewer service charge.
  • Rural Infrastructure Authority fines and fees report Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (2022-06-30)
    This is the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority's report for fine and fee revenue to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee.
  • 2021-2022 annual report 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022)
    Each year the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority publishes a report with summary of agency-related legislation passed, descriptions of grants, application processes, and yearly statistics.
  • FAQs 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022-08-25)
    This is Version 4 of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) published by the SC Rural Infrastructure Authority related to the new SC Infrastructure Investment Program.
  • FAQs 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022-08-19)
    This is Version 3 of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) published by the SC Rural Infrastructure Authority related to the new SC Infrastructure Investment Program.
  • FAQs 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022-07-28)
    This is Version 2 of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) published by the SC Rural Infrastructure Authority related to the new SC Infrastructure Investment Program.
  • FAQs 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022-07-08)
    Version 1 of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) reflects the first round of questions received by the SC Rural Infrastructure Authority as it pertains to the new SC Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP).
  • Program strategy for SCIIP, South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority; American Rescue Plan Act (South Carolina State Library, 2022-06-29)
    The federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) directed Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds to both state and local governments as part of a larger effort to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including public ...
  • Working together, a path to water viability : South Carolina water utility assessment & viability strategy 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022-02-27)
    Viable water utilities - which provide drinking water and/or wastewater services - are essential to the continued growth of South Carolina’s economy, the preservation of its water resources and, most importantly, the ...
  • South Carolina public infrastructure funding resources 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2022-01)
    This lists resources for infrastructure projects including grants, how to apply and contact information.
  • Office of local government 2021 municipal water & sewer rate survey summary 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2021-11-04)
    This annual summary of water and sewer rates for municipalities in South Carolina is broken down by municipality, monthly water service charge and monthly sewer service charge.
  • Below market financing available for qualified borrowers 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2021-10-01)
    The State Revolving Funds offer long-term, low-interest loans for public drinking water and wastewater facilities. This paper gives the details.
  • Infrastructure is a smart investment 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2021)
    RIA can help leverage local funds by providing access to affordable financing options for water quality improvement projects.
  • 2020-2021 annual report 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2021-06-30)
    Each year the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority publishes a report with summary of agency-related legislation passed, descriptions of grants, application processes, and yearly statistics.
  • Fiscal Year 2020-2021 accountability report 

    South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (South Carolina State Library, 2021-09-01)
    South Carolina laws require that each state agency publish and submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual accountability report that contains the agency's or department's mission, objectives to accomplish ...

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