Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced Five Rivers Community Development Corporation in Georgetown will receive a $994,100 economic development special project grant. The funds will be used for economic development and affordable housing. The money was appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2005 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ####