state of south carolina - South Carolina Department of Commerce

South Carolina’s recycling rate of municipal solid waste increased 2.2% to 27.7% an alltime
high. This may account for the fact that the number of recycling businesses now in
the SC Recycling Directory have increased by 21%, from 175 to 211.
7.4 GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
Community Development Block Grant Program
In 2011, the CDBG Program awarded $24.5 million for 72 projects in 59 different rural
communities around the state, further improving South Carolina’s business climate and
quality of life. Over 53,000 citizens will benefit from:
Better living conditions for residents of 39 rural communities as a result of new or
upgraded public infrastructure and facilities.
Safer, more viable and sustainable neighborhoods as a result of revitalization
projects or planning in 16 communities.
Improved economic competitiveness for residents of 6 rural communities as a
result of expansion of an existing industry that will create 15 new jobs,
elimination of obstacles to economic competitiveness, revitalization of
commercial centers and new workforce resources as a result of new or expanded
libraries.
Residents of 44 counties will also benefit from increased statewide and local planning
and coordination.
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