NECOG

Drinking Water & Sanitary/Storm Sewer Applications Due
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.

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.

Local Infrastructure Improvement Program (LIIP) Applications Due
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
2026-05-01
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.
