Grants of up to $20,000 to South Dakota local government agencies and tribes for programs that help prevent viral infections. The goal of the program is to help local entities in their efforts to control mosquitos and prevent West Nile Virus. Funding is intended for the purchase of mosquito control equipment and supplies and for wages.
Grant awards are based on the population of the applying jurisdiction and its number of human cases through the year 2022.
South Dakota cities, counties, and tribes are eligible to apply.
Pre-Application Information
Applications are due by June 1st and funding awards will be available starting July 1st.
Awards will be made on a reimbursement basis only for mosquito control expenditures between April 1, 2023, and October 31, 2023.
All requests for reimbursement must be completed by November 30, 2023.
Additional Funding Information
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$500,000
Estimated Size of Grant
Grant awards will range from approximately $500 to $20,000 depending upon the size of the population served and the historical number of human WNV cases.
Term of Contract
All eligible expenditures must be completed by October 31, 2023.
If you have any questions about this funding opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact the funding source at Julie.Ramsey@state.sd.us or by phone at 605-773-8107.
State of South Dakota
Department of Health
Attn: West Nile Grant Program
600 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
