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GrantSouth Dakota Rural Access Infrastructure Fund 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score60/100
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.
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.
Current statusActive — 2026 local agency funding applications due October 31, 2026Source verificationSeptember 13, 2026
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