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Workforce Development Grant

Workforce Development Grant

Funds South Dakota employers with reimbursement for technical training that strengthens workforce capability.

The South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) operates a Workforce Development Grant on a rolling basis, reimbursing employers for up to 50% of eligible technical training expenses for new hires and existing employees. The programme is funded through the South Dakota Future Fund and targets companies that are growing — new hire training must result from company expansion, not e…

Reimbursement of up to 50% of technical training costs for South Dakota employers hiring growth-driven new employees or upskilling existing workers who receive a wage increase.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: sdgoed.com