Solid Waste Management Applications Due
2026-01-01, 2026-04-01
The Solid Waste Management Program provides grants, loans, or a combination of grants and loans for solid waste disposal, recycling, and waste tire projects. Applicants must clearly show how the project will advance the State’s solid waste management hierarchy; volume reduction at the source; recycling and reuse; use for energy production; and disposal in landfill or combustion for volume reduction. Show potential cost savings, public health, or environmental benefits in solid waste management, waste tire management, or waste tire processing for energy production; and develop a detailed workplan, time schedule, budget, and provisions for a final report. Eligible applicants include: individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, counties, cooperatives, municipalities, regional or state-wide planning agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, or special purpose districts that have the authority to construct or operate solid waste, waste tire, or recycling facilities. Applications are accepted on or before the first day of January, April, July or October.

Drinking Water & Sanitary/Storm Sewer Applications Due
2026-01-01, 2026-04-01
The South Dakota DANR has several programs available to communities including: Consolidated Water Facilities Construction program, Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loans, and Water Quality grants. DANR grants and loans are available to assist with community infrastructure projects, such as drinking water systems, waste water systems, storm water systems, and lake and stream projects. Projects must be listed on the State Water Plan to be eligible to apply.

NECOG Office Closed - Holiday
2026-01-01, 2026-01-20, 2026-02-16

Local Infrastructure Improvement Program (LIIP) Applications Due
2026-01-31, 2026-04-30
The LIIP program provides grants to local development corporations, tribal governments, municipalities, counties, or other political subdivisions to construct or reconstruct public infrastructure such as roads, water, sewer associated with an identified economic development project. This program is administered by the SD Governors Office of Economic Development. Applications are accepted January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31.

State Water Plan Applications Due
2026-02-01, 2026-05-01
Units of government, non-profits, lake associations, and rural water systems are eligible to list water, sewer, storm water, and lake and stream projects on the State Water Plan. A project must be listed on the State Water Plan in order to be eligible for grant and loan funds from DANR. Applications are accepted quarterly on February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, and October 1st of each year.

Deadwood Fund Grant Applications Due
2026-02-01
Funded by a portion of the gambling revenue generated in Deadwood, South Dakota. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 given to projects that retain, restore, or rehabilitate historic buildings, structures, and archaeology sites in South Dakota for commercial, residential, or public purposes. Applications accepted February 1 and October 1.

Community Development Block Grant Applications Due
2026-04-01
Grant funds are available to cities and counties, which may apply on behalf of other non-profits or units of government. These grant funds help develop viable communities by providing funds for a wide range of community needs, including water and wastewater infrastructure, community centers, medical centers, workforce training, senior centers; and for industrial infrastructure that will assist businesses creating new job opportunities for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals. Applications are accepted April 1 and October 1.

DOT Industrial Park & Agri Business Applications Due
2026-04-15
The South Dakota Department of Transportation has developed a grant program to foster economic development and enhance community access in South Dakota. The program has three categorical purposes.

The Industrial Park grants will be made to any local unit of government for the development of new or expanded access for new industry located within industrial parks. Applications are due April 15, July 15, or October 15.
The Agri-Business grants will be made to any local unit of government for the development of new or expanded agri-business industries. Applications are due April 15, July 15, or October 15.
Community Access Grants are state funds for towns less than 5,000 in population and are for the construction or reconstruction of major streets in each town such as Main Street, the road to the elevator, schools, hospitals, etc. Applications are due July 15.
