Active — 2026 local agency funding applications due October 31, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 60/100
South Dakota Rural Access Infrastructure Fund 2026
FundingSouth Dakota SB 240 allocated $5 million in 2026 to local agencies for eligible culvert and small bridge improvements. The current RAIF guide uses an 80% RAIF / 20% local match structure for eligible improvement costs. No universal per-project maximum is stated on the controlling public program page.
DeadlineOctober 31, 2026 for local agency funding applications to the applicable county. The official SDDOT page does not publish a clock time or time zone. Five-Year Small Structure Improvement Plans were due August 31, 2026; county boards must decide applications by January 15, 2027.
Last verifiedSeptember 13, 2026
Required next actionEligible South Dakota townships and counties should confirm current RAIF eligibility, ensure the project is included in the applicable small-structure improvement plan, complete the county-prescribed funding application and required authorization materials, and submit to the county by October 31, 2026. No N9+ or QC Healthcare outreach is justified.
Broad Eligibility
Qualifying South Dakota townships and counties may seek RAIF support for eligible culvert and small-bridge improvements on township and county secondary roads. Eligible road and structure requirements apply; minimum-maintenance roads may qualify, while no-maintenance roads are not eligible.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score 60/100. N9+ Fit 0/100. QC Healthcare Fit 0/100. Direct Dr. Miltie fit 0/100. Current 2026 state funding is material and the annual application process is open, but the verified purpose is rural culvert and small-bridge infrastructure. Publication and monitoring only; no healthcare technology or clinical-services fit was forced.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation administers the Rural Access Infrastructure Fund (RAIF) framework that helps counties and townships repair and replace eligible culverts and small bridges on township and county secondary roads. For 2026, South Dakota legislation allocated $5 million to local agencies for eligible culvert and small bridge improvements.
The current annual cycle requires local agencies to submit their 5-Year Small Structure Improvement Plans by August 31 and their funding applications to the county by October 31. County boards of commissioners must decide which applications to approve by January 15. The official program page does not publish a clock time or time zone for the October 31 application deadline.
The current RAIF guide describes an 80% RAIF / 20% local match structure for eligible improvement costs. Eligible applicants include qualifying townships and counties. Eligible structures include qualifying culverts and small bridges on township and county secondary roads, including eligible full-maintenance and minimum-maintenance roads. No-maintenance roads are not eligible.
Applications are handled through the applicable county process and must follow South Dakota statutory and RAIF requirements, including the required local authorization, prescribed application materials, and projects drawn from the applicable small-structure improvement plan. Counties and townships should use the current SDDOT RAIF resources and county application procedures before submission.
Atlas assessment: Atlas Opportunity Score 60/100. N9+ Fit Score 0/100. QC Healthcare Fit 0/100. Direct Dr. Miltie fit 0/100. This is a verified state-administered rural infrastructure funding program, but the scope is culvert and small-bridge repair and replacement. No legitimate role for the Nonagon N9+ device and platform or QC Healthcare was identified, so Atlas is publishing and monitoring the opportunity without outreach.
Source verificationOfficial government source · dot.sd.govAtlas last verified this record September 13, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
