American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides funding for a variety of programs and services within the Department of Social Services. Details on services funded through ARRA will be posted here as they become available.

More information on ARRA can be found at: recovery.sd.gov

Child Care

• Grants for Rural OST Programs
  Currently licensed Out of School Time (OST) programs in communities with a population of 10,000 or fewer may apply for operational sustainability grants. Note: Limited to stand-alone OST programs holding a current State OST license.
• Provider Scholarships for Infant-Toddler Training
  Currently licensed or registered providers caring for children ages 3 and younger are encouraged to apply for scholarships to attend a variety of infant-toddler training opportunities.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

• Maximum Monthly Benefits Increase
  As of April 1, 2009, most South Dakota households receiving food stamp benefits saw an increase in their maximum monthly benefit amounts.

Senior Nutrition

• SD receives $485,000 to benefit Senior Nutrition

Weatherization

• Eligibility Expands, Benefits Levels Increase
  As of July 1, 2009, eligibility for weatherization assistance will expand to include households with an annual income of up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
  • Press Release