The SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) believes that not only will new battlefield site developments, pull offs, and interpretation projects enhance cultural tourism during the anniversary, but also that these projects will have an impact into the future of their communities.
With hundreds of American Revolution people, places, and event needing to be recognized (over 400 battles and skirmishes alone in SC), SC250 is dedicated to the locating, marking, and interpreting of as many locations as possible in the upcoming years.
“I’m just expiring, but for Heaven’s sake let not Liberty expire with me.”
Sgt. McDaniels at Ft. Moultrie
Grant Requirements:
- All sites must be located in SC and relate directly with the American Revolution Era in SC.
- During the agreement period the Project Sponsor must ensure that the terms of the agreement are kept, that the facilities will be operated for the intended purposes, and that maintenance will be performed on a regular basis and remain open to the public. During the project agreement period the Project Sponsor may not transfer the rights, privilege, or obligations of the site without approved from SC250.
- The duration of the project agreement period is as follows:
- Projects valued at $5000 or less = until 2033
- Projects valued at $5,001 - $20,000 = at least until 2033 with one additional year for each $1,000 with a max of 20 years.
- Projects valued at $20,001 and above = 20 years
- Post Completion Responsibilities: Upon notification from the Project Sponsor through a final report, SC250 will be responsible for making a site inspection of the site prior to final grant payment. The sponsor must abide to the following completion responsibilities:
- The Project Sponsor agrees to operate the above described facilities in a nondiscriminatory manner with regards to race, color, creed, national origin, or handicap such that the general public is not prohibited except possibly during night hours when it might be deemed unsafe for use.
- The Project Sponsor agrees to operate and maintain the above described facilities in a safe and useable manner for their intended purposes throughout the agreement period.
- The Project Sponsor agrees to erect and maintain throughout the agreement period a sign which credits SC250 funds for assisting in the project.
- In the event that any portion of this agreement is applied to leased property, the Project Sponsor must provide SC250 with an adequate lease to the subject property prior to the first billing request. If the lease is terminated for any reason prior to the expiration date of this agreement, the Project Sponsor agrees to relocate any improvements developed under this agreement to another site which would be open for public use. Any and all expenses for real estate, relocation and/or other expenses will be borne by the Project Sponsor.
- Any interpretive panels:
- must be easily visible and accessible to the public.
- should feature significant local Revolutionary Era people, places, events, or ideas.
- should be engaging and graphically rich.
- must be accurate, sources fully documented, or called “tradition” or “legend”.
- must display SC250th Commission’s and SC Liberty Trail’s logos.
- use only images, wording, design, and layout to which the grantee has permanent rights.
- In addition to standard local histories, applicants are encouraged to also tell their Revolutionary Era stories from non-traditional points of view, such as (but not limited to) Loyalist – Women – Children – enslaved and free African Americans – Native Americans.
- Site should be “visitable” by the public at the completion of project (or as part of plan for the site).
- Site design must meet with the parameters of:
- Be environmentally sound (the sole responsibility for corrective action is with the Project Sponsor).
- Minimize impact on the historic site.
- International Building Code.
- ADA Standards and must be constructed in conformance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). Alteration of facilities that would prevent accessibility is prohibited.
- Project Sponsor shall provide all project management and select all artists, vendors, and consultants.
- The Project Sponsor will supply its proposed Budget and Timeline to completion.
Potential American Revolution in SC projects could include, but are not limited to:
- Eligible Planning Projects
- Master Planning for future pull off, site, park
- Updating existing master plans
- Evaluating specific portions of an existing master plan
- Environmental impact study of existing or proposed site, pull off
- Historical, archeology study to prepare a site for development
- Site specific evaluations of existing SC American Revolution sites for purposes such as handicap accessibility, safety and management techniques
- Marketing plan for a new or current site
- Operations and maintenance plan for current site
- Eligible Acquisition & Development Projects
- Acquisition and/or Development of new outdoor American Revolution site or pull off
- Acquisition and/or Development of new indoor American Revolution site.
- Development of roads, parking areas, support facilities, utilities and other infrastructure for public American Revolution sites making sure to be ADA compliant.
- Improvement of natural resource features – landscaping cost cannot exceed 50% of total grant
- Placement of a new historic marker and/or sign including design, research, and interpretation
- Training of staff/volunteers
- Eligible Renovation Projects
- All renovation projects should increase the use of the facility and not be routine maintenance.
- Renovation of existing structures to bring them to ADA standards
- Modifying existing structures, which are currently not being used for American Revolution recreation purposes, such that after alteration their primary use will be for public purposes
- Improvement of natural resource features – landscaping cost cannot exceed 50% of total grant
Have another project that you think is pertinent but is not listed above? Contact the SC250 office for clarification 803-898-3392.
Who Is Eligible:
Official County 250 Committees, County Governments, Municipal Governments, Tribes, Museums, Historical Societies, Visitor Centers, Chambers of Commerce, Universities/Colleges, Non-Profit Organizations, Other SC Organizations. Please note that County and Municipal Governments may designate third-party recipients (i.e. non-profit organizations) to receive grants provided that the local government applies on their behalf and the Chief Elected Official of the local government signs the application. All applicants and sites must be located in SC.
How To Apply:
Apply through the Discover SC Web Grant program making sure to include the following checklist:
- Register with the Discover SC Web Grant program - Please note this program manages all SCPRT and SC250 Grants. Pro Tip: When completing registration make sure to select SC250 - SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission under Program Area of Interest.
- Under Funding Opportunities make sure to select the correct grant - Agency: SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission Title: Site Grants
- General Information Form
- Cover Sheet Form
- Grant Narrative including Estimated Timeline & Anticipated Outcomes / Deliverables
- Assurances & Certifications
- Support Materials (*Required)
- Contact Spreadsheet Click Here for a Sample Spreadsheet
- Project Sponsor staff/members who would like to be added to SC250 enewsletter, etc.
- VIPs to keep in the loop (Local Media, Elected Officials, Volunteers, Donors, etc.)
- Fiscal Agent Documentation*
- Fiscal Agent’s W-9
- Fiscal Agent’s adopted budget for the current year
- Fiscal Agent’s most recent operating financial statement
- If the Fiscal Agent has just been established, some documentation to that fact
- If the applicant or fiscal agent is a Non-Profit, we also need the following documentation:*
- IRS 501c3 letter or 501c6 letter
- Secretary of State Registration letter
- List of Board members
- Mission of Non-profit
- If land acquisition is part of the project scope:
- A copy of the letter of intent or purchase contract that reflects the transaction contemplated in this application. Otherwise, please describe the anticipated legal instrument to be used to memorialize the terms of the subject real estate transaction, and when such a document will be executed.
- A commitment to insure title to the real estate interests subject to this application. Note: Prior to the release of funds, the applicant must purchase a title insurance policy acceptable to SC250 in an amount not less than the Grant Award. Furthermore, the applicant must agree to reimburse SC250 its grant award on a pro rata basis if a successful claim against title is perfected.
- Fair Market Value: Please attach a Preliminary Appraisal, which should include a brief description of comparable sales, if applicable, and analysis used to arrive at the value of the property interest subject to this application. We encourage you to use the approved appraiser list used by the SC Conservation Bank (see, https://sccbank.sc.gov/application/approved-appraiser-list) Or, if using another appraiser, please include their qualifications. Note: A qualified and competent appraisal establishing fair market value and/or the value of the proposed easement must be reviewed and approved by the SC250 prior to the release of funds.
- A copy of any easement held on the property – make sure your project complies
- Land Acquisition or Use Change: Documentation of Written Notification of adjoining landowners.
- Documentation of Historical Significance
- Site map of property with full address, County Tax Map #(s), Current Zoning Status, and GIS listed (GIS Shapemap preferred, if you do not have a GIS Shapemap of the property please include the creation of one in your grant funding request)
- Description of property: total acres, non-forested agriculture/open lands, upland forested, forested wetlands, ponds/lakes/other wetlands, frontage on creeks or rivers
- Stewardship Information (Note: For fee simple acquisition, if the Applicant does note disclose its intent to transfer the property to another qualified entity in the applicant, the Applicant must seek further approval from SC250 to do so.)
- Pictures (color) 8 ½ X 11 of the proposed site before development or renovation
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Please disclose any conflicts of interest that you are aware of related to this project, including but not limited to: (a) conflicts between the Applicant and the landowner; (b) conflicts between the Applicant and a board member or staff of the SC250; (c) conflicts between the Applicant and one or more of its own board members. If a conflict exists, please describe its scope and nature, and what measures the Applicant will take to ensure that the terms of the transaction are reasonable and the conflict is properly disclosed and managed.
- Any other documents that support your request. Applicants are encouraged to submit early and/or contact SC250 to discuss.
- Any other documents that support your request. For example: if planning on using grant funds to pay a consultant, submit resume and/or sample works of consultant if already selected / REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) if not.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit early and/or contact SC250 to discuss.
- Grant Application Budget
- Eligible Costs
- Cost of legal advertisement in newspapers for the purposes of procurement or notice of public meetings
- Professional “In-House” labor for the development of plans, not to exceed 20% of total project cost without prior SC250 approval
- Historic Interpretive writing and research fees and peer review of signage verbiage
- Professional map creation
- Graphic design of signage
- Royalty fees for image usage
- Architectural/Historical/Engineering/Construction Management fees. The total of which may not exceed 12% of the total project cost without prior SC250 approval.
- Site improvements including clearing, grading, etc. in preparation for the installation of signage
- Signage production & installation costs for the site (both interpretive and directional or safety oriented)
- Building materials, supplies, and specialty materials for construction
- Please note that permit costs associated with construction are not eligible. Any construction or maintenance equipment and tools are not eligible.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit early and/or contact SC250 to discuss.
- Grant Application Budget including documentation of Matching Grant Funds
- Eligible Planning Costs
- Cost of legal advertisement in newspapers for the purposes of procurement or notice of public meetings
- Consultant fees and charges
- Professional “In-House” labor for the development of plans, not to exceed 20% of total project cost without prior SC250 approval.
- Upon completion of the planning project, one (1) copy of the final document must be forwarded to SC250 along with required documentation for the final billing.
- Eligible Development Costs
- Cost of legal advertisement in newspapers for the purposes of procurement or notice of public meetings
- Architectural/Historical/Engineering/Construction Management fees. The total of which may not exceed 12% of the total project cost without prior SC250 approval.
- Site improvements including clearing, grading, etc. in preparation for the development of the site or pull-off
- Signage for the site (both interpretive and directional or safety oriented)
- Building materials, supplies, and specialty materials for construction of new facilities.
- Contractual cost for construction affiliated with new structures.
- Professional “In-House” labor for the construction of new sites not to exceed 20% of total project cost.
- Eligible Renovation Costs
- Cost of legal advertisement in newspapers for the purposes of procurement or notice of public meetings
- Architectural/Historical/Engineering/Construction Management fees. The total of which may not exceed 12% of the total project cost without prior SC250 approval.
- Site improvements including clearing, grading, etc. in preparation for the development of the site or pull-off
- Signage for the site (both interpretive and directional or safety oriented)
- Building materials, supplies, and specialty materials for construction of new facilities.
- Contractual cost for construction affiliated with new structures.
- Professional “In-House” labor for the construction of new sites not to exceed 20% of total project cost.
- Please note that permit costs associated with construction are not eligible. Any construction or maintenance equipment and tools are not eligible.
Amount:
Based on Merit
23FY Anticipated Application Quarterly Deadlines:
Q1: 9/16/22 at 3:00 PM, Q2: 11/9/22 at 3:00 PM, Q3: 2/9/23 at 3:00 PM, Q4: 5/9/23 at 3:00 PM All quarterly deadlines are not postmarked dates as all applications must be submitted in the Discover SC Web Grants program. All times are Eastern.
23FY Anticipated Quarterly Grant Award Dates:
Q1: 10/4/22, Q2: 12/6/22, Q3: 2/28/23, Q4: 5/23/23
Match or Cost Share Required:
Yes; 80% SC250 / 20% Grantee
Grant Distribution:
80% up front with 20% appropriated upon receipt of completed final report
Helpful Links:
How to Register for the Discover SC Web Grants Program
How to Submit Your Application in the Discover SC Web Grants Program
SC250 Webinars
Sample Contact Excel Spreadsheet - Required Support Material for Most Grants
Word Document with Paper Version of Application for Reference and Preparation Only - Please note that all applicants must be completed in the Discover SC Web Grants Program.
