Small business grants in South Dakota
What a South Dakota small business can apply for: South Dakota programs first, then national ones.
- 2 open
- 3 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline December 3, 2026
South Dakota and regional programs
- Closes03 DEC
North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers and ranchers in the 12 North Central states to test sustainable practices on their own operations: up to $15,000 for one farmer, $30,000 for a team.
- ApplyANYTIME
MicroLOAN SDloan
State of South Dakota · Small businesses
South Dakota loans from $1,000 to $100,000 for small businesses. Loans, not grants.
- ApplyANYTIME
South Dakota Jobs Grant
State of South Dakota · Small businesses
GOED grants for company projects under $20 million (or equipment upgrades under $2 million) that would not happen without the grant.
National programs you can apply for
- Closes07 DEC
Small Business Digital Ready grants
Verizon · Small businesses
$10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that take free courses or events on Verizon's Digital Ready platform. Ten businesses are picked each month.
- ApplyANYTIME
Amber Grant
WomensNet · Small businesses
Monthly grants for women-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, with a larger year-end grant, from WomensNet. One short application covers every grant.
Federal grants to South Dakota small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Office of Science Financial Assistance Program 81.049 | $1.8 million |
| Statewide Family Engagement Centers 84.310 | $1.2 million |
| Minority Health and Health Disparities Research 93.307 | $543,377 |
| Aging Research 93.866 | $475,014 |
| Human Genome Research 93.172 | $395,316 |
| Veterinary Services Grant Program 10.336 | $125,000 |
Questions
What small business grants are open in South Dakota now?
The next deadline is December 3, 2026 for North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant. 3 programs take applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in South Dakota?
Startup grants are scarce. Most listed programs fund existing businesses, exports, training or research, and several state options are loans. A few national programs, such as the Amber Grant for women-owned businesses, take newer businesses; check each program's rules on age and revenue.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.