South Carolina Indian Development Counci

The South Carolina Indian Development Council, Inc. (SCDCI) is a non-profit organization and federally recognized Indian tribe based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, dedicated to supporting Native American communities through employment and training initiatives. Registered in SAM.gov since 2009, the organization primarily focuses on providing comprehensive workforce development services to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals. SCDCI operates as a corporate entity with a tax-exempt status, specializing in delivering targeted employment and training programs that aim to enhance the economic and social development of Native American populations.

The organization has consistently received federal grants from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, specifically through the Native American Employment and Training program (CFDA 17.265). These grants, ranging from approximately $268,000 to $515,000, support a wide array of services including career preparation, job training, counseling, work experiences, leadership development, and follow-up assistance. The grants target unemployed, underemployed, and low-income Native American individuals, with a goal of developing their academic, occupational, and literacy skills to improve workforce competitiveness. SCDCI's grant-funded programs focus on six key performance outcomes: employment rates in the second and fourth quarters after program exit, median earnings, credential attainment, skill gains, and employer services. The organization delivers these services directly, with minimal reliance on sub-award activities, and serves communities on or near Indian reservations in South Carolina and surrounding regions.