News Release

Town Accepting Applications for Affiliated Agency Funding

January 13, 2025

The Town of Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce that it will accept applications for funding for affiliated agencies providing contracted services to the Town. The application period opens on Tuesday, January 14, and closes on Friday, February 14, at 4 pm.

As integral partners, affiliated agencies deliver essential services that enhance the community and serve the public interest. The funding review process will be conducted with a commitment to transparency and accountability, and be guided by the following criteria to assess the public purpose served by each project:

• Clear Public Goal or Benefit: Evaluation of the presence of a distinct goal or benefit to the public resulting from the proposed project.
• Primary Beneficiary: Assessment of the extent to which public or private parties will be the primary beneficiaries of the project.
• Speculation Level: Consideration of the level of speculation inherent in the project to determine its feasibility and potential impact.
• Probability of Public Interest: Evaluation of the overall probability that the public interest will be served, and the degree to which it will be served.

This review process was designed to ensure transparency and accountability in the distribution of public funds for projects that significantly contribute to the public good.

Prospective applicants are urged to carefully review the provided criteria and guidelines before submitting their applications. Detailed information and application forms are available on the Town's website at hiltonheadislandsc.gov/budget/FY2026/.

For further information, please contact Michele Bunce, Senior Grants Administrator, at micheleb@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4689.