First District

Memorial Day
2026-05-25
Our office will be closed Monday, May 25th.

Juneteenth
2026-06-19
Our office will be closed Friday, June 19th.

STIP Meeting
2026-06-24 10:30 - 12:00 UTC
Representatives from the SD Department of Transportation (SD DOT) will be in the First District office to give a preliminary look at the 2027-2030 tentative Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). A memo will be sent out. RSVP to Suzie at suzie@1stdistrict.org

State Revolving Fund (SRF) Applications Deadline
2026-07-01
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program was established to provide low interest loans to governmental entities for clean water and non-point source pollution control projects. The amount of funds available is dependent upon the amount of appropriations from the U.S. Congress and the amount of repayments from funds previously loaned.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for this program, the applicant must be a governmental entity with the authority to generate revenues and to repay either a general obligation, revenue obligation, sales tax obligation, or combination of these bonds.
The project must be on the State Water Plan prior to submitting the funding application.
The project/activity must be identified and included as a potential project in the Intended Use Plan (IUP). The IUP identifies potential wastewater projects and nonpoint source management activities. The list of potential wastewater projects incorporates a priority ranking system to comply with Project Priority List requirements as per federal regulations.

Independence Day
2026-07-03
Our office will be closed Friday, July 3rd.

Local Infrastructure Improvement Program Deadline
2026-07-31
This program provides grants to assist in funding the construction or reconstruction of infrastructure for the purpose of serving economic development projects. Any political subdivision of this state, tribal government or local development corporation may apply to the Board of Economic Development for a Local Infrastructure Improvement Grant under this program.

State Water Plan Deadline (SWP)
2026-08-01
Technical assistance is provided to units of government, non-profits, lake associations, and rural water systems to list water, sewer, storm water, and lake and stream projects on the State Water Plan. In order to apply for certain state grant and loan funds, projects must be listed on the State Water Plan. Deadlines are February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, and October 1st of each year.

Labor Day
2026-09-07
Our office will be closed Monday, September 7th.

Community Development Block Grants Deadline
2026-10-01
Grant funds are available to cities and counties, which may apply on behalf of other non-profits or units of government. Typical types of projects are water, sewer, fire halls, community centers, health care clinics, and rural water expansion projects. Funds are also available to local governments to assist businesses with the creation of new jobs. Funds may be used for infrastructure to serve the business. Deadlines are April 1st & October 1st of each year.

Columbus Day
2026-10-12
Our office will be closed Monday, October 12th.

Bridge Improvement Grant Fund Deadline
2026-10-15
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SD DOT) is requiring all counties that wish to participate in the local Bridge Improvement Grant Fund to update their current highway and bridge improvement plans by October 15, 2026. Contact First District for further assistance.

Veterans' Day
2026-11-11
Our office will be closed Wednesday, November 11th.

Thanksgiving
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27
Our office will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th.

Christmas
2026-12-24 - 2026-12-25
Our office will be closed Thursday, December 24th through Friday, December 25th.
