Rural Access Infrastructure Fund
(RAIF) House Bill 1259
“An act to make an appropriation for rural access infrastructure improvement”.​
Culvert and Small Structure Replacement Grant Final Allocation Notice
Your county has now received the final installment of the $31 million grant designated for culvert and small structure replacements. This funding is separate from the county’s general fund.
The allocation each county receives is based on the proportion of reported structures and culverts within the county relative to the entire state.
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Important Deadlines:
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August 31: Townships must submit their 5-Year Structure Improvement Plan to the County Highway Superintendent annually.
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October 31: Deadline to submit grant applications each year.
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By January 15: Grant awards will be determined and distributed by the county commissioners in the following year.
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RAIF Resources
PDF and web links are listed below for your access
Applications:
​Electronic: 5-Year Plan & Inventory List
(click on link, then scroll down to RAIF templates)
SDDOT Small Structure Inventory Handbook
GIS Map and Inventory Access
Small Structure Inventory Correction Guide
Documentation Reminder:
Townships should receive and retain a copy of their inventory worksheets and all related documentation for their records.