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05/27/2026

The SCRC Interactive Map is live!

Filter every SEID grant by year, state, or congressional district. Layer Distressed, Transitional, and Attainment counties alongside the awards. Discover projects across the Southeast Crescent region — searchable, public, and built to share.

📍 View now: www.scrc.gov/interactive-map

04/14/2026

In the City of Henderson, SCRC Federal Co-Chair Dr. Jennifer Clyburn Reed celebrated a FY2025 SEID investment that will help expand access to safe, reliable drinking water.

With $500,000 in SCRC funding, the City of Henderson will install new waterline infrastructure to improve water access for households currently impacted by contaminated private wells — supporting public health and strengthening the community for the future.

This investment addresses immediate needs while helping lay the groundwork for healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.

Learn how SCRC is supporting more reliable infrastructure in communities across the Southeast at SCRC.gov.

04/10/2026

In Scotland Neck, infrastructure investment is helping protect local jobs and strengthen long-term economic opportunity.

A $562,500 SCRC investment will support construction of a new access road serving AirBoss Rubber Compounding — improving site access, supporting operations, and helping retain 105 jobs in Halifax County.

Projects like this help communities support major employers today while creating room for future growth. See how SCRC is investing in job retention and economic resilience across the region at SCRC.gov.

03/19/2026

We're growing our team!

The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission is hiring a Chief of Staff to serve as a senior strategic advisor to the Federal Co-Chair.

This GS-15 role is based in Columbia, SC and plays a central part in advancing economic opportunity across our seven-state region. Learn more and apply before March 31st!

➡️ Visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/861481600

03/11/2026

Dr. Jennifer Clyburn Reed, Federal Co-Chair of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, participated in the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Inaugural Regional Commissions Convening in Washington, D.C. The convening brought together federal co-chairs and regional leaders to strengthen coordination across the nation’s Regional Commissions, and ensure that investments are aligned, complementary, and responsive to the needs of communities.

The dialogue focused on advancing regional competitiveness, expanding access to emerging technologies, closing the rural-urban divide, and building a skilled workforce prepared for long-term economic growth.

SCRC looks forward to continued collaboration with EDA and its fellow Commissions to drive strategic investment and opportunity across the Southeast Crescent region.

02/03/2026

The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) conducted a Health Assessment across all 428 counties in its seven-state region to better understand health care access, workforce shortages, and structural challenges affecting health outcomes.

In a new video, we break down the findings and explain what they mean for communities across the Southeast Crescent. Watch to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM9frjBptxs

01/26/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 PIN Fellowship Cohort!

With support from an SCRC SEID Grant, this fellowship pairs emerging talent with projects shaping innovation and economic opportunity across the Southeast.

PIN Fellows are embedded in on-the-ground work supporting community growth, workforce pathways, and applied research with real economic impact.

🔗 Learn more about the fellowship and apply today: https://pingeorgia.org/pin-fellowship-2026-fellowship-application/

🗓️ Application deadline: March 15, 2026

01/23/2026

SCRC Federal Co-Chair Dr. Jennifer Clyburn Reed testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

She shared the positive impact SCRC has had across the Southeast Crescent region and the progress made through locally-driven investments in infrastructure, workforce development, and community resilience. We are grateful to the Subcommittee for the opportunity to highlight SCRC’s work. We are also thankful for the local, state, and community partnerships that make this work possible and whose leadership and collaboration help drive constructive outcomes every day.

Thank you to all who support and advance this work across seven states and 428 counties for the 51 million people who call the Southeast Crescent region home.

12/19/2025

Join us in recognizing Kashonda as she celebrates one year with SCRC! 🎉

As our Human Resources Administrator, Kashonda helps keep our team supported and connected, strengthening the people-first systems and workplace culture that make our work possible.

We’re grateful for the care, consistency, and leadership she brings every day as we advance our mission to create jobs, build community resilience, and drive economic development across our 7-state region.

12/02/2025

The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission is proud to announce the FY2025 State Economic & Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant recipients.

This year, SCRC is investing $34.8 million to support 83 community-driven projects across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. These investments will strengthen local economies, upgrade essential infrastructure, expand workforce opportunities, and directly support families and small businesses across the Southeast Crescent region.

More than 74% of funded counties are designated as distressed, underscoring SCRC’s commitment to increasing opportunity where it’s needed most. Projects include modern water and sewer improvements, transportation upgrades, entrepreneurship support, and training programs aligned with local employer needs.

📌 Read the press release and explore the full list of FY2025 SEID Grant recipients at Grants.SCRC.gov/2025Awards.

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