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The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff is moving to a new location. Although our telephone numbers and email addresses will remain the same, effective May 12, 2025, our new physical and mailing address will be 1901 Main St., Suite 1500, Columbia, SC 29201.

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Mini-grant Program

The US Department of Energy has awarded funding to the Energy Office, to fund several high-impact demonstration projects in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation. Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, public colleges/universities/technical colleges, K-12 public schools, and non-profit organizations. The maximum award value will be $25,000. Cost sharing is not required, but leveraging of funds is encouraged in order to maximize the energy-related benefits of a project.

  • Mini-Grant Overview (PDF)
  • Energy Spotlight: 2019 Mini-Grant Program (PDF)
  • Energy Spotlight: 2020 Mini-Grant Program (PDF)
  • Energy Spotlight: 2021 Mini-Grant Program (PDF)
  • Energy Spotlight: 2022 Mini-Grant Program (PDF)
  • Energy Office Mini-Grant Program: Tips for Writing a Strong Application (Video)*
  • Energy Office Mini-Grant Program: Tips for Writing a Strong Application (PDF)

*Please note: Tips for Writing a Strong Application video is from 2021. Program amounts and timeline have since been changed.


Please download and save application to your computer BEFORE entering any data.

Forms available for Mini-Grants:
 

  • Mini-Grant Solicitation (PDF)
  • Mini-Grant Application (PDF)
  • Supplemental Information Worksheets (PDF)
  • US Department of Energy Special Terms and Conditions (PDF)
  • DUNS-SAM DOE CCR FAQ's (PDF)

 

Note: In order to apply for Energy Office funding, you will need to have a DUNS number and a SAM number, required for entities receiving federal funds. For information on how to create a user account in SAM (System for Award Management), visit the SAM website. For information on how to obtain a DUNS number, visit the Dun & Bradstreet website.

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Office of Regulatory Staff

1901 Main Street, Suite 1500

Columbia, SC 29201

 

General Information: (803) 737-0800

Consumer Complaints and Inquiries:

(803) 737-5230 (local)

1-800-922-1531 (toll-free within South Carolina)


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