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GrantSouth Dakota Bridge Improvement Grant 2027
Atlas Opportunity Score64/100
Funding$15 million total available for the 2027 BIG cycle. BIG may fund up to 80% of eligible authorized work; the local public agency is responsible for at least 20% of eligible costs and 100% of ineligible costs. Minimum anticipated grant expenditure: $30,000 for Preservation and $100,000 for Rehabilitation/Replacement. Generally no more than $8 million in total BIG funds to one LPA in any consecutive three-year period unless the BIG share of a single structure exceeds that amount.
DeadlineJanuary 2, 2027 at midnight Central Time for Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Replacement applications.
Required next actionEligible South Dakota counties, cities, and towns should confirm bridge and LPA eligibility, complete the current BIG application and Appendix G checklist, coordinate required engineering, and submit the complete bridge-specific PDF through the SDDOT secure file transfer process with the required accompanying email by January 2, 2027 at midnight Central Time. No N9+ or QC Healthcare outreach is justified.
Current statusActive — 2027 Preservation and Rehabilitation/Replacement applications due January 2, 2027 at midnight Central TimeSource verificationSeptember 13, 2026
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