Resource Roundup

Training

Register at sdmunicipalleague.org/events

Election Training

Four sessions in March, online webinars

Registration: Free

Deadline: One week prior to workshop

Multiple sessions assist officials in conducting municipal or school elections. Topics for each webinar available to view online. New finance officers and business managers are encouraged to attend all webinars. Sponsored by the Secretary of State's office, Associated School Boards of South Dakota, and the South Dakota Municipal League.

Remaining Training Dates:

• Webinar 3 | March 2

• Webinar 4 | March 9

• Webinar 5 | March 16

• Webinar 6 | March 23

Municipal Electric Association

Conference and Technology Expo

April 3-5, Watertown

Registration: Opens soon

Features several presenters and topics regarding municipal electric utilities. Geared towards the operations aspect but is open to all employees interested in the electrical system. At least one representative from each SDMEA member municipality should attend.

Building Officials ICC Training Seminars

April 4 in Rapid City; April 6 in Sioux Falls

Registration: $85 - SDBOA members

$105 - Non-members

Deadline: March 25

Topics include 2021 IBC Mixed Occupancies and 2021 IBC Exit Systems.

Scholarships

Apply through each affiliate’s webpage, sdmunicipalleague.org/affiliateorganizations

Street Maintenance Training Scholarship

Deadline: Feb. 15

Provides funds for continuing education. Applicants may apply for a funds for Public Works Training or a technical school course.

Code Enforcement Training Scholarship

Deadline: April 1

Provides funds for an association member to attend a training of their choice to enhance their performance of duties as a code enforcement officer.

Finance Officers' Training Scholarship

Deadline: April 1

Provides funds for continuing education for an association member. Applicants may apply for a scholarship to attend Finance Officers' School (FO School) in June or another professional development class/college course of their choosing.

Human Resource HR School Scholarship

Deadline: April 1

Provides funds for an association member from a second- or third-class municipality to attend the SD Governmental Human Resource School (HR School) in June.

Police Chiefs' IACP Scholarship

Deadline: April 1

Provides funds for an association member to attend the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition in October.

Submit through each affiliate’s webpage, sdmunicipalleague.org/affiliateorganizations

Police Chiefs’ Association (SDPCA) and the Sheriffs’ Association (SDSA)

Deadline: March 1

Recognize outstanding contributions in law enforcement. Awards include Medal of Honor, Officer of the Year, Citizen’s Award of Merit, Sheriffs’ Service Award, and the Chief Wainman Sr. Service Award. Awards presented during the SDPCA and SDSA joint meeting in Deadwood on April 11-13.

Code Enforcement Officer of the Year

Deadline: March 15

Recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to their municipality as a code enforcement officer and their community as citizen. Award presented at the association’s spring meeting.

Grants

Walkable Communities Active Transportation Assessment, SD Department of Health

Deadline: Feb. 14

Provides technical assistance for to enhance walkability and bike-ability. SDSU Landscape Architect students will provide active transportation assessments and recommendations for improving the built environment. Learn more and apply: healthysd.gov/ fundingopportunities; Healthy Community Consultant Beth Davis, 605.280.2429 or beth2022@pie.midco.net

Homeland Security Grants

Deadline: Feb. 17

Open to a variety of organizations, including local law enforcement agencies. Funding awarded for one-time projects that have a connection to Homeland Security by providing protection against terrorism threats. Learn more: https://dps.sd.gov/safety-enforcement/ homeland-security or call 605-773-3450

Apply: https://sddpsigx.intelligrants.com

Hazard Mitigation Grant, Office of Emergency Management

Deadline: March 8

Funding is available for local governments and certain private-non-profit organizations to apply for hazard mitigation projects that will reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impacts of future disasters. Learn more: Contact mitigation staff at 605-773-3231

Apply: Digital applications via FEMA GO

Traffic Control Device Grant, Street Maintenance Association

Deadline: April 1

Provides funds to offset the costs of Traffic Control Devices such as speed display units, traffic count units, and flashing warning signs.

Learn more and apply: www.sdmunicipalleague.org/ streetmaintenance

Recreational Trails Program Grant, Game, Fish and Parks

Deadline: April 7

Provides partial reimbursement for approved trail projects including the construction of new public trails, rehabilitation of existing public trails, development of trail-related facilities, and educational programs that relate to recreational trails.

Learn more and apply: www. gfp.sd.gov/partnerships; Grants Coordinator Randy Kittle at 605.773.5490 or randy.kittle@state.sd.us