Grants & funding in South Dakota local government
What South Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
82 South Dakota meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Dakota with the most grants & funding activity
- Brookings, SD (15)
- Minnehaha County, SD (11)
- Pierre, SD (9)
- Vermillion, SD (9)
- Aberdeen, SD (9)
- Lincoln County, SD (7)
- Brandon Valley School District, SD (7)
- Brookings County, SD (5)
- Belle Fourche, SD (2)
- Lawrence County, SD (2)
- Harrisburg, SD (2)
- Spearfish, SD (2)
Latest matching meetings
Historic Preservation Commission to review financial planning and project updates
The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a financial planning document and discuss ending fiscal year items. The body will also address upcoming inspections and website updates.
Public hearing on new alcoholic beverage license regulations
The Brookings County Commission will hold a public hearing and second reading for an ordinance regarding alcoholic beverage licenses. The body will also discuss the 2027 budget and consider several resolutions for infrastructure and board appointments.
Board will discuss the airport reception space grant
The Belle Fourche Airport Board will review the status and schedule of the taxi surface project, consider the AWOS‑III project, and discuss a grant for airport reception space. The board will also hear the Airport Manager’s report and address any old or new business.
Library Board discusses budgets and funding requests for 2026-2027
The Vermillion Public Library Board of Trustees will review monthly statistics, expenditures, and reports from the VPL Foundation and Friends of the Library. The meeting includes discussions on revised FY2026 and proposed FY2027 budget requests, as well as a Clay County funding request.
Commission will vote to approve Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program grant
The Brookings County Commission will consider and vote on Agreement #26-45, a Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program grant with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge, and approval of the agenda. After the grant…
Lawrence County board to consider 2027 budget, election audit, and funding requests
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a proposed agenda that includes approval of June draft minutes, review of a post-election audit report and results, and consideration of Secure Rural School Act funding. Also on the agenda: 2027 budget information, personnel for the Sheriff's…
Police Committee considers new hires and grant writing contract
The Police Committee will review recommendations to hire two new officers and a two-year contract for grant writing services. The body will also discuss department sponsorships and receive reports from the Chief and Code Enforcement.
2027 budget presentation, zoning amendment considered
The Lincoln County Commission will hear the auditor's 2027 budget presentation, consider moving two regular meetings to new dates, and vote on a motion to remand a zoning ordinance text amendment concerning building eligibility transfers back to the Planning Commission. Routine approvals include payroll ($506,708.70)…
City Commission to award contract for Airport Taxiway C project
The City Commission will consider awarding a bid for the Airport Parallel Taxiway C Project, along with related grant applications and a construction services agreement. They will also hold a public hearing on an airport hay lease and vote on a street closure for Sioux Avenue Cruise. Consent items include new hires…
Council to consider $5M grant application for water infrastructure project
The council will discuss and possibly approve a $5 million grant application to the State Water Resources Management System for Phase 3A of the WINS (Water Investment in Northern South Dakota) project. Other new business includes change orders and pay requests for construction projects, such as $155,250 for granular…
BID Board to discuss beautification and await façade grant
The Business Improvement District Board will welcome a new member and accept a resignation. They will also discuss bike racks, landscaping, weed control, banner updates, and general beautification. A façade grant application for Smart Heat is pending.
Library Board to consider hiring new librarian, grant applications
The Library Board will vote on hiring Regina Chase as Community Services Librarian and discuss new STEM materials funded by a 3M grant. They will also consider applying for a Knight Cities Challenge grant and address HVAC maintenance and landscaping on the east side of the parking lot.
Board to vote on $4.25M insurance renewal, $1.2M Chromebook purchase, $1.74M hosting contract
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hear a legislative session recap and a preschool programming update before voting on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approving a $4,252,982 property and liability insurance renewal, a $1,184,900 Chromebook purchase for the 1:Web program, a…
Dakota Nature Park finalists selected; additional funding discussed
The Brookings Public Arts Commission will receive updates on the Dakota Nature Park project, including four finalists narrowed to two and a modified timeline with additional funding. The commission will also discuss a letter from Brookings Community Partners, a Wells Fargo utility wrap proposal, and formation of a…
Public hearings on rezoning and zoning fee updates
The commission will hold public hearings and second readings on a rezoning from agricultural to commercial (Rezoning 26-04) and on a text amendment to update zoning fees (Zoning Text Amendment 26-06). They will also consider approving a third amendment to the joint cooperative agreement for county human services and…
Council to consider $1.2M fire truck, three rezonings
The Aberdeen City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning petitions and a transfer of an alcohol license. They will consider approving a $1.2 million rescue pumper purchase, a $1.1 million EDA grant withdrawal, and a $2.8 million SRF loan reimbursement. Other agenda items include a medical cannabis…
Historic Preservation Commission to consider grant application and Andy's Meat Market sign
The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will review a financial planning document and discuss old business including a grant application, the Talking Trails project, and Andy's Meat Market sign. New business items include a state history conference, reprinting booklets, website updates, and the…
BID board to consider Oahe Days event grant
The Pierre Business Improvement District No. 1 board will discuss an event marketing grant request for Oahe Days, receive a budget and revenue update, and review marketing initiatives including a tourism conference sponsorship and small grants.
Commission discusses upcoming Special Olympics Polar Plunge and community events
The Harrisburg Disability Awareness Commission will review March minutes, receive a financial update, and accept up to ten minutes of public comments. It will discuss unfinished business such as upcoming Action TrackChairs, Lego, AAC Storytime events and review the Chamber Easter event. New business includes planning…
HPC to review case report for 400 Main Ave property
The commission will review a state case report for 400 Main Ave, including photos and renderings. They will also hear updates from subcommittees on survey, public education, codes, and incentives. Planning for Preservation Month in May includes a scavenger hunt, library display, and open house.
Board to vote on pet memorial garden policies and fees
The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will consider approving policies and a fee schedule for a new Pet Memorial Garden at Riverside Memorial Cemetery, including burial fees from $50 to $175. They will also authorize purchasing a new HVAC system for the cemetery and award a bid for Wylie Pavilion roof…
Board will consider multiple zoning amendments and several county procurement contracts
The Board will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including the March 24 minutes, bill payments of $676,820.65, personnel actions, and an abatement applications memorandum. They will hear a presentation from Lutheran Social Services on a family‑violence project. The Board will consider resolutions and…
Historic Preservation Commission to review financial planning and ongoing projects
The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a financial planning document. The commission will also discuss old business regarding grants and specific local historic sites.
Historic Preservation Commission to review minutes and grant budget
The Brookings Historic Preservation Commission will approve minutes from February 2026 and review updates on subcommittees, the CLG grant, and upcoming preservation events.
Commission to decide wording for Liberty Tree and Jolley Park Column plaques
The Vermillion Historic Preservation Commission will consider and vote on the proposed plaque wording for the Liberty Tree and for a memorial column honoring the former Jolley Elementary School. The meeting also includes routine business such as roll call, agenda adoption, and approval of minutes, as well as…
Board to vote on raising STAMP language fee to up to $175
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will consider several consent agenda items, including a fee increase for the optional STAMP language assessment from $50 to up to $175. The board will also vote on accepting donations totaling over $10,000 and approving a combined AP/IB Latin course at Fairview…
Commission to declare fire danger emergency and ban open burning
At the March 3, 2026 meeting, the Brookings County Commission will vote on a resolution declaring a fire danger emergency and prohibiting open burning. The commission will also consider a resolution establishing fees for licensed abstractors for uncertified copies of recorded documents, an agreement for the State of…
Library Board to discuss grants and April 5 closure
The K.O. Lee Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial matters and director reports. The board will discuss grant opportunities and the library's closure for Easter Sunday.
Commissioners will consider a petition to vacate a portion of a section line.
The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will review several documents, including a petition to vacate a portion of a section line (Resolution 2026‑11), grant agreements for state weed and pest chemicals and a Lempg grant, and highway business items. They will also consider staff reports (VAR 219, VAR 220, CUP…
Zap Baseball Team contract approved for Hyde Stadium renewal
The Pierre City Commission will consider several new contracts, including a Zap Baseball Team agreement to renew Hyde Stadium. It will also review consultant contracts for the Banner and HDR wastewater treatment facilities, an amendment to the Paradigm software agreement for the Solid Waste Department, and a grant…
Board will vote on Highway 114 culvert replacement contract award
The Minnehaha County Board will consider two rezoning public‑hearing proposals and a bid award for a highway culvert replacement. It will also discuss motions to declare surplus highway equipment for auction and to let the sheriff’s office apply for a Walmart community grant. Additional items include authorizing…
Historic Preservation Commission will review a grant application and project updates
The Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will discuss several ongoing projects, including a booklet printing inventory, the Talking Trails initiative, and signage for Andy’s Meat Market. New business includes a progress report from the CLG and a grant application that may fund future preservation work. The meeting…
Council will discuss funding support for the GAPP trip to sister city Ratingen
The Vermillion City Council will meet on February 17, 2026 at the Powell Conference Room, City Hall, 25 Center Street. The agenda includes roll call, adoption of the agenda, visitors, a discussion on funding support for the GAPP trip to sister city Ratingen presented by Mayor Jon Cole, and a briefing on the upcoming…
Review of State Case Report for 902 6th Street
The Brookings Historic Preservation Commission will review the State Case Report for 902 6th Street. The meeting also includes a discussion of 806 6th Street and updates from several subcommittees. Additional agenda items cover planning for Preservation Month in May and a reminder of the CLG grant deadline on March…
Commission to review building proposal for Jolley Addition
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a building proposal for Lot 1, Block 1, Jolley Addition. The body will also identify projects for the FY 2026-2027 CLG Grant and discuss supporting historic craftspersons.
Board to consider $1,536,097.40 bill payments and grant/aid motions
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine agenda items, including approval of the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes and payment of $1,536,097.40 in bills. They will consider motions to authorize the chair to sign the Annual Equitable Sharing Agreement for the DOJ Asset Forfeiture Program and to…
Council to consider $1.09 million ARPA reimbursement request
The council will consider a consent‑calendar item requesting $1,089,701.69 in ARPA reimbursement for contracting fees. Additional consent items include a $54,749 SRF loan reimbursement, bid dates for mill and overlay improvements on 10th Avenue SE/Goodrich Avenue SE and for water‑treatment‑plant pipe gallery decking…
Dakota Nature Park funding and timeline discussed
The commission will finalize signage for the 3rd floor art, receive an update on the Dakota Nature Park timeline, select a jury for the park, consider further funding, establish a rubric for proposals, and approve a utility wrap by Wells Fargo. These are decisions and discussions on concrete projects.
Library Board to receive county funding update
The Library Board will meet to hear an update on county funding (ID 25-0559) under old business. No new business or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is procedural with a single discussion item.
Brookings committee to discuss budget, elections, and grants
The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee will review budget updates, officer reports, and elections for January 2026. The group will also determine year-end spending for mini grants and discuss a social media campaign.