Resource Roundup

Awards

Excellence in Municipal Government Award

Due: Aug. 15

Recognizes an elected official (odd years) or a municipal employee (even years) who has made significant contributions to their municipality and community. Presented in October at the SDML annual conference during the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government Award Luncheon. Learn more/apply: www.sdmunicipalleague.org/ excellence

Safety & Loss Control Recognition Awards

Due: Sept. 8

Recognizes SDML Work Comp and SD Public Assurance Aliance members who strive to ensure a safe workplace and manage entity liability. Applications accepted for three levels of awards. Presented by Safety Benefits, Inc. at the SDML Conference each fall. Learn more/apply: www.safety-benefits.com

SDML Hall of Fame

Due: Sept. 15

Honors elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years. Inductees will be recognized at the fall SDML annual conference and in the November issue of the South Dakota Municipalities magazine. Learn more/apply: www.sdmunicipalleague.org/ halloffame

Grants

Community Access Grant, SD Dept. of Transportation

Due: July 15

Open to towns less than 5,000 in population to fund the construction or reconstruction of major streets. Provides for 80% of the construction costs. Grant size is limited to $600,000.

Learn more/apply: https://dot.sd.gov

Agri-Business Grant, SD Dept. of Transportation

Due: July 15 and Oct. 15

Open to any local unit of government for the development of new or expanded agri-business industries. Provides for 80% of the construction costs. Grant size is limited to $600,000.

Learn more/apply: https://dot.sd.gov

Industrial Park Grant, SD Dept. of Transportation

Due: July 15 and Oct. 15

Open to any local unit of government for the development of new or expanded access for new industry located within industrial parks. Provides for 80% of the construction costs. Grant size is limited to $500,000.

Learn more/apply: https://dot.sd.gov

Transportation Alternatives Program, SD Dept. of Transportation

Due: July 17

Uses federal transportation funds designated by Congress for specific activities that enhance the inter-modal transporation system and provide safe alternative transportation options. Letters of intent are due July 17 and are required to be eligible to submit a full application in October.

Learn more/apply: https://dot.sd.gov

Trainings

Register at sdmunicipalleague.org/events

Elected Officials Workshop

July 26, Pierre

Registration: $50

Due: July 12 for in-person session

Provides a basic cash-course on local government for elected officials. Includes a printed copy of the SDML Handbook for Municipal Officials. In-person or recorded session options available.