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Grants of up to $5,000 to South Dakota business and property owners in eligible areas to enhance the exterior appearance of local buildings. Funding is intended to support aesthetic improvements and renovations that reflect the character of the surroundings. Eligible pr

Grants to South Dakota agencies, tribal agencies, and development corporations for improvements to local infrastructure. Applicants must contact the funding source representative for their area prior to applying. Funding is intended for infrastructure construction or re

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs to support the dairy industry. Funding is intended for a wide variety of programs and projects that address economic development, workforce developm

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, local governments, tribal governments, and political subdivisions to support local economic growth. Applicants should contact the Funding Source before submitting an application. Funding is intended to support local and co

Grants of $1,000 to South Dakota public and tribal libraries to improve childhood literacy. Funding is intended for programs that promote literacy for young children in rural communities. Applicants are encouraged to broaden their programming to include venues that prom

Grants of up to $25,000 to South Dakota organizations, public agencies, and individuals to retain, rehabilitate, and restore historic structures, archeological sites, and buildings throughout the state. Sites may be used for commercial, public, or residential purposes.

Grants to South Dakota agencies in eligible regions to support costs associated with the development of a response plan for issues related to hazardous materials. Funding is intended for consultants' fees, training exercises, computer hardware and software, and general

Technical assistance to South Dakota communities collaborating with local students to assess active transportation options and improve walkability. The purpose of the program is to provide feedback on the existing built environment so that enhancements can be implemente

Grants of up to $3,000 to California, South Dakota, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, museums, and governmental institutions in eligible regions for programs in the areas of children's literacy, languages, and STEM and STEAM education for PreK

Grants to South Dakota and Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives that enhance the health and well being of residents across the State. Funding is intended to support projects that improve nutrition and create or enhance community infrastru

Grants of up to $1,000, grants of up to $2,500, and grants of up to $7,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, IHEs, museums, libraries, community and cultural organizations, and groups for public humanities projects. Applicants must complete requi

Grant of up to $6,000 to a South Dakota team of artists to support a joint arts project. Funding is intended to support artists in the creation of new work and to create projects that reach new audiences. Partnering artists may work in the same discipline or different d