Businesses
Government-funded
$500K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Discretionary grants for South Dakota businesses creating high-quality jobs and capital investment, targeting companies in value-added agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Business must be creating primary jobs in South Dakota
2.Jobs must pay at least 110% of county median wage with benefits
3.Grants typically range $25,000–$500,000 based on job creation and capital investment
4.Must demonstrate project is competitive with other states
5.Annual reporting required; clawback if job commitments not met within 3 years
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Utah OEO · Utah
30% state income tax credit on new employee wages for businesses creating 5+ jobs in rural Utah Economic Opportunity Zones. Meaningful incentive to locate outside Salt Lake's urban corridor, with a 5-year credit period.
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