The City of Cayce has received more than $4.5 million in grant funding in recent years aimed at supporting projects that strengthen public safety, improve infrastructure and expand recreational amenities, according to city leaders.

Here’s a breakdown of the grants Cayce has received, as written in the media release:   

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 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.

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 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.

Cayce is also using $10 million from the Rural Infrastructure Authority for the Avenues Stormwater Drainage Project. According to the media release, none of the new grants require creating permanent staff positions once the funding ends.

“This is how we grow strategically – by securing outside funding to keep costs low while maintaining the services our residents expect,” City Manager Michael Conley said in a press release.  “This funding represents a major investment in our city's future – paid for by grants and partnerships, not local households.”