Sep 17 2003

Graham Announces $3 Million in Education and Health Grants

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced seven education and health grants for groups across the state totaling $3 million.
  • Clemson University will receive a $775,106 grant to support the Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program. The fund provides technical assistance to small faith-based and community organizations, and seeks to promote the ability of families to be financially self-sufficient, and to promote the healthy development and greater social well-being of children and families. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The South Carolina Department of Education will receive a $723,659 grant to support the South Carolina Javits Project. The project is a collaboration of the State Department of Education, 85 local education agencies, the South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education, the College of Charleston and Converse College. The project proposes to raise student achievement by improving teacher knowledge and practices, as well as by learning more about expanding access for gifted and talented students. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • The South Carolina Office of Rural Health will receive a $452,560 Rural Hospital Flexibility Program grant to strengthen the rural health network in the state. The program allows small hospitals the flexibility to reconfigure operations and be licensed as Critical Access Hospitals. It also, offers cost-based reimbursement for Medicare acute inpatient and outpatient services, and encourages the development of rural-centric health networks. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The Medical University of South Carolina will receive a $393,515 grant for research on alcohol abuse and alcoholism. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The Medical University of South Carolina will receive a $311,480 grant for microbiology and infectious disease research. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • The Columbia Bethlehem Community Center will receive a $198,700 grant for project PEAS (People Empowered can Attain Success). PEAS provides an after-school tutorial/enrichment program, adult literacy and computer training program, secures mentors for students, and develops internships opportunities. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Clemson University will receive a $147,000 grant for biomedical imaging and bioengineering research. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“Caring for our families, children and our health is the top priority of most South Carolinians,” said Graham, a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. “These grants will help care for the citizens of our state, educate our children, and contribute to the future success of South Carolina.” ####