South Dakota DOT announces economic development grant recipients - KDLO Country 12/19/2024

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded approximately $4 million in economic development grants for infrastructure improvements to communities across the state. The funds are designated to improve roads leading to schools, main business areas, hospitals, grain elevators, and other economic areas within a community. The grants may cover 80 percent of the construction costs up to a maximum of $600,000.

Community Access Grants awarded by the Transportation Commission:

City of Eagle Butte – $600,000 grant award for Landmark Avenue which serves a business area

City of Elkton – $430,000 grant award for Elk Street which serves a business area

City of Lennox – $600,000 grant award for East Oriole Avenue which serves the middle and high schools and a business area

City of Springfield – $600,000 grant award for 11th, Ash, and Oak Streets which serve the school area

City of Winner – $600,000 grant award for Monroe and Van Buren Streets which serve a business area

Agri-Business Grants awarded by the Transportation Commission:

Blom Township – $450,000 grant award for 190th Street which serves the Wildrose Dairy

Clay County – $600,000 grant award for 313th Street which serves the Southeast Farmers Coop

Hamlin County – $132,500 grant award for 459th Street which serves County Line Dairy