Started in 2016, the Municipal Association board of directors created the Hometown Economic Development Grants to fund projects that produce measurable results, that can be maintained over time and illustrate best practices that can be replicated in other cities.
After years of the Municipal Association of SC supporting local economic development initiatives through the Hometown Economic Development Grant program, commonly known as HEDG, a new and expanded grant program is taking its place — one updated to reflect the continuously evolving needs and ambitions of communities across the state. The Association is now introducing the IMPACT Fund, an acronym for “Innovative Municipal Projects for Advancing Change and Transformation.”
This newly structured program aims to empower municipalities with greater flexibility, increased funding opportunities and a renewed focus on innovation and problem-solving. The IMPACT Fund will now offer two distinct grant tracks tailored to different kinds of municipal needs.