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Deadwood Fund Grant
CANToN (CoNT ) 2023: HIgHwAy 18 ExPANSIoN
Another exciting development for the city of Canton involves the roads along Highway 18 that connect the community to Interstate 29. Plans for the highway include an expansion to four lanes to and from I-29 and is slated to be completed in 2023. For Mayor Lundstrom, the potential benefits to the community of Canton are exciting to consider.
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“I hope that the highway expansion to four lanes promotes retail visibility through the area for growth in town,” Mayor Lundstrom said. “Campers on their way to Newton Hills could stop to buy groceries, gas, and more. It is also my hope that the new road will provide a safer way to travel; we have a lot of traffic from Iowa traveling through our city, as we are right on the border of the two states. Additionally, our Industrial Park will benefit from the new four way highway: it will make for a smoother, more efficient and safer drive to and from the interstate. In all, the improvement of the Highway 18 corridor opens up development possibilities along the entire length that can benefit Canton in future housing development and employment opportunities.”
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Historical Society announces that the applications for the first round of the 2022 Deadwood Fund grant program are due on Feb. 1, 2022.
Bitterman also sees the benefits of this planned expansion.
“We’ve had four lanes of roadway through town for a while but having this extension all the way to Interstate 29 will improve accessibility and traffic flow to and from Canton,” she said.
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The excitement in the air for progress in Canton is palpable to residents and businesses alike, and this level of momentum bodes well for the future of the community.
“I think Canton is in a prime position to capitalize on growing our community, both in housing and in business,” said Larson, who in his full-time capacity serves as the president of Sanford Health in Canton. “With anything economic development, developing relationships and having continued conversations with people gets us closer to our goal of creating more rooftops and bringing more businesses and jobs to our community.” ■ Grant forms are available online at https://history.sd.gov/ preservation/fundingopportunities.aspx.
The program is designed to encourage large-scale restoration or rehabilitation of historic properties by individuals, organizations, or public agencies, according to Ted Spencer, the South Dakota Historic Preservation Officer, whose historic preservation office administers the program.
Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. The grant amount must be matched on a dollar-fordollar basis from nonfederal and non-state sources. Nonprofit organizations will be allowed to use in-kind services for half of their match.
In 2020, $116,250 was distributed among eight projects, which resulted in a total public-private investment, awards, and match of $557,932.
Funding for the program is from Deadwood gaming revenue earmarked by state law for historic preservation projects throughout the state and distributed by the State Historical Society. There are two opportunities to apply for funding annually. The first deadline is Feb. 1 and the second is Oct. 1.
For information on the South Dakota State Historical Society’s Deadwood Fund grant program, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at the Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2217; telephone 605-7733458; email shpo@state.sd.us. ■
