Governor Rhoden Awards Community Development Block Grants

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden recently awarded more than $2.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to five projects across the state. 

“These infrastructure and housing projects help strengthen South Dakota’s communities and improve quality of life,” said Governor Rhoden. “We’re proud to support the kind of local progress that benefits both current and future generations.” 

Projects include: 

• The city of Lennox was awarded $840,000 to reconstruct Oriole Avenue from State Highway 44 to Main Street, upgrading to 8-inch concrete pavement and extending storm sewer facilities to improve drainage and reduce flooding. 

• The city of Mitchell was awarded $770,000 to partner with LifeQuest in constructing a MicroVillage that will provide affordable housing for adults with disabilities. 

• The town of Veblen was awarded $1,000,000 to improve its wastewater lines with liner and replacement lines, extending the life of the system and meeting future demand. 

• The city of Eureka was awarded an additional $41,198 for the demolition of four slum and blight buildings on Main Street, increasing the total project award to $241,198. 

• The city of McLaughlin was awarded an additional $77,000 for water system improvements, increasing the total project award to $847,000. 

The CDBG program provides funding to local governments to complete projects that improve living conditions for low to moderate income persons. The program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.