2nd Round of Applications Being Accepted for Small Business and Healthcare Provider Relief Grants

14 Dec 2020

COVID-19, Healthcare, Business Community

Governor Noem announced up to $345 million in additional grants for small businesses, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.This grant program will use South Dakota Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars.

Eligible applicants for this grant program include:

Small Businesses

Small Non-Profit Businesses

Small Start-Up Businesses

Community Based Healthcare Providers

Acute Care Hospitals

Time is of the essence for your application as they will only be accepted December 14-20

Applications for these programs will go live around noon on Monday, December 14 and will be located on South Dakota’s COVID-19 website: https://covid.sd.gov/smallbusiness-healthcare-grants.aspx.

Please note, organizations that provide multiple services and qualify for more than one grant program should apply to the program where they generate their primary source of revenue.

If you have any questions or need in-person assistance, please contact the state's support line at 605.937.7243 from 8 am – 5 pm, Monday-Friday.

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