Local Infrastructure Improvement Program
The Local Infrastructure Improvement Program supports South Dakota communities by funding public infrastructure construction or reconstruction needed for identified economic development projects.
Funder: South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (December board) | January 31, 2027 (March board) | April 30, 2027 (June board) | July 31, 2027 (September board)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per grant; 1:1 applicant match
Summary: Funds construction or reconstruction of public infrastructure tied to an economic development project in South Dakota.
Key Information: Applicants must identify an economic development project and work with their area planning district to submit an application.
Description
The South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) runs this state-funded program to help communities build or rebuild public infrastructure needed for an economic development project. The grant is intended for infrastructure that supports an identified investment, rather than a stand-alone public works project.
Examples include rail sidings for loading and unloading railroad cars, roads that accommodate increased truck traffic or extend into industrial parks, and water and sewer infrastructure for industrial parks. The program connects improvements to the economic development activity they serve.
