FUNDING ASSISTANCE


Since its formation in March, 1990, Carter & Sloope, Inc. (C&S) has gained valuable experience in funding assistance. Most of the cities, counties, and utility authorities served by C&S, utilize funding assistance in obtaining loan/grant funds for construction of their water, sewer, street, and storm drainage improvement projects. Without this assistance, many of these projects could not be accomplished.

In providing funding assistance, C&S may work with other private consultants or the local Regional Development Commission in project development and analysis. C&S usually provides engineering expertise in the preparation of engineering reports and cost estimates, planning documents, environmental reports and rate studies.

Tom H. Sloope, P.E., serves as the firm’s Funding Coordinator for most projects. He typically serves as the primary contact between the client, funding agency, and C&S. He also assists with completion of any Special Conditions placed on the project by the utilized funding agency.

Listed below are several of the funding sources, utilized by C&S and its clients, in the completion of projects:

•    USDA – Rural Development
•    Economic Development Administration (EDA)
•    OneGeorgia Authority
         Equity Fund
         Edge Fund
•    Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
        Regular Round” CDBG
        Employment Incentive Program (EIP)
        Redevelopment Fund
•    Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)
•    Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
•    GDOT – Transportation Enhancement Activity Program
        State Aid
        Transportation Enhancement Activity (TEA)
•    Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority
        Georgia’s Fund
        Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
        Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
        Sewer Grant