URIDA lists 73 programs for people in South Dakota: 50 from government agencies, 23 from nonprofits, foundations, utilities and other private groups. Each one was checked against its official page. Some serve only part of the state, and dates and rules change, so look on the official page before you apply.
URIDA is not a government agency. Each program's operator takes applications and decides eligibility.
Rules and ways to apply show what the official pages name, and there can be others. Words in quotation marks are copied from the official page. FPL means the federal poverty level.
Free and reduced-price school meals (National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs) with HB 1082 no-cost reduced-price meals
Run by South Dakota Department of Education, Child and Adult Nutrition Services (CANS)
Who it is for
Children at participating South Dakota schools; children eligible for free or reduced-price lunch are also eligible for breakfast at the same rate. HB 1082 applies to participating public school districts.
Senior Box Program (Commodity Supplemental Food Program, CSFP)
Run by Feeding South Dakota, in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Education
Who it is for
South Dakota, all 66 counties: individuals 60 years of age or older with household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), South Dakota
Run by South Dakota Department of Social Services
Who it is for
South Dakota households with no more than $3,000 in countable resources ($4,500 if a member is disabled or 60+), gross income at or below 130 percent of poverty (household of 4: $3,483) and net income at or below 100 percent (4: $2,680); work requirements for most able-bodied adults.
Community Home Improvement Program (CHIP) loans (South Dakota Housing)
Run by South Dakota Housing Development Authority
Who it is for
South Dakota homeowners improving or repairing their present single-family homes; total gross annual household income is a maximum of $124,080 for a household of 2 or less or a maximum of $144,760 for a household of 3 or more.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (Pennington County Housing and Redevelopment Commission)
Run by Pennington County Housing and Redevelopment Commission (PCHRC)
Who it is for
Pennington County, Fall River County and the City of Martin, South Dakota (voucher holders 'can reside anywhere' in these areas). Effective 05/01/2026 income limits (gross annual total family income): Pennington County $35,500 for 1 person to $66,900 for 8.
Yankton Housing and Redevelopment Commission - Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Run by Yankton Housing and Redevelopment Commission (YHRC)
Who it is for
Yankton County, Lake Andes City Limits, Bon Homme County, Gregory County, and Tripp County, South Dakota; "Currently, YHRC is targeting households that are 30% of the area median income." Preferences apply (e.g. homeless, rent over 50% of income, disabled head of household).
Run by City of Rapid City (Public Works, Water Division)
Who it is for
Rapid City, South Dakota utility customers who are 65 or older or have a disability as defined by the Social Security Administration, have household income within HUD limits for the Rapid City area, are responsible for paying the utility bill, and live in the home as primary residence.
Weatherization Assistance Program (South Dakota Department of Social Services)
Run by South Dakota Department of Social Services (Energy and Weatherization Assistance)
Who it is for
South Dakota statewide (community action programs serve specific counties). Eligibility is based on household income (3 Month 200% guidelines, e.g. 1 person $7,825). Priority: elderly, people with disabilities, families with children, single family dwellings. Renters need landlord permission.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in South Dakota (Helpline Center)
Run by Helpline Center
Who it is for
'Crisis services are for everyone, everywhere, every time.' For anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, a suicide crisis, or concerns about substance use, or someone who knows such a person.
Run by Falls Community Health, City of Sioux Falls
Who it is for
Sioux Falls, South Dakota: all patients regardless of insurance or financial status; the sliding fee discount is based on household size and annual household income under the federal poverty guidelines.
Area
This program may cover only part of South Dakota. Look on the official page for the area it serves.
Get Covered South Dakota (free Navigator enrollment help, Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas)
Run by Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD)
Who it is for
'All services are free to all South Dakotans.' Serves individuals and families across South Dakota, including rural communities, low-income individuals, American Indians, and Medicaid-eligible individuals.
South Dakota Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Run by South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS)
Who it is for
Children under the age of 19 who are current residents of South Dakota, uninsured or already insured, based on income: maximum gross monthly income for a household of 4 is $5,143 (with private health insurance) or $5,748 (without private health insurance).
'Every South Dakota QuitLine service is free* to any South Dakota resident ages 13 or older who are ready to commit to quitting smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco.' (*a free prescription of varenicline or bupropion requires a provider prescription, which may include an office visit charge or copay).
South Dakota K-12 students in school districts that take part ("now available to all districts"); students are identified and referred through the school's process.
Child Support Services for Parents and Caregivers (South Dakota Division of Child Support)
Run by South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Child Support (DCS)
Who it is for
South Dakota parents and caregivers of children whose parents are separated, divorced, or unmarried; 'either parent may apply for DCS services to establish paternity and a child support order.' Cases where the paying parent lives in another state may be referred to that state.
Victims or family members injured as a result of a violent crime (or trying to stop a crime, help an officer or victim, or witnessing a violent crime); victims of state, tribal or federal crimes. The crime must be on or after July 1, 1992 and reported to law enforcement within five days.
Run by South Dakota Department of Social Services, Child Care Services
Who it is for
South Dakota families "who meet income guidelines and minimum work and/or school requirements"; the contribution is set on a sliding fee scale based on the Federal Poverty Level and family size.
Child Safety Seat Distribution Program (South Dakota Department of Social Services)
Run by South Dakota Department of Social Services (Child Care)
Who it is for
South Dakota statewide: income eligible parents and children ('by assessing financial need'), as well as families who have children with special needs.
Rapid City and Box Elder, South Dakota sites. Families qualify by federal income guidelines, or with documentation of SNAP, SSI or TANF, foster care, kinship placement or homelessness, or a child with a disability; 'a limited number of over-income spots are available.'
WIOA Workforce Training for Adults and Dislocated Workers (South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation)
Run by South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR)
Who it is for
South Dakota adults and dislocated workers; a dislocated worker is e.g. someone terminated or laid off or with a layoff notice, employed at a facility announced to close within 180 days, a self-employed person unemployed due to economic conditions or a natural disaster, or a displaced homemaker.
Run by South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) Scholarship Office
Who it is for
Students at participating South Dakota institutions (e.g. Augustana University, Black Hills State University, Lake Area Technical College, South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota) with 'the highest amount of unmet need' as determined from the FAFSA and institutional information.
Residents of South Dakota at high school graduation attending an eligible campus in South Dakota. Option 1: ACT 24+ (SAT 1180) plus curriculum/3.0 GPA; Option 2: ACT 28+ (SAT 1310). Enter within 5 years of high school graduation (or 1 year after active-duty release within that period).
Meals on Wheels (Active Generations, Sioux Falls area)
Run by Active Generations
Who it is for
Sioux Falls area, South Dakota: delivery to 20 listed communities including Brandon, Dell Rapids, Harrisburg, Hartford, Lennox, Tea and Sioux Falls. Available to adults age 60 and older who are homebound and a spouse or dependent adult living in the home.
DakotaLink (South Dakota's assistive technology program)
Run by DakotaLink
Who it is for
South Dakota statewide: 'DakotaLink services are for anyone with a need'; no documentation of a disability or condition is needed. Clients range from school children to senior citizens.
Disability Rights South Dakota (DRSD) - protection and advocacy services
Run by Disability Rights South Dakota
Who it is for
People with disabilities across South Dakota, 'From infants to seniors, from urban centers to rural communities'. 'Our services are based on program eligibility as well as annual goals and priorities approved by the DRSD Board of Directors.'
South Dakota Parent Connection - Individualized Assistance for families of children with disabilities
Run by South Dakota Parent Connection
Who it is for
Families and professionals in South Dakota (workshops offered throughout the state): 'We serve families with children with all disabilities and special needs, whether emotional, behavioral, learning, physical, or mental health.'
County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers (South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs)
Who it is for
South Dakota, by county or tribe: veterans, widows of veterans, dependent children of veterans and dependent parents who lost a son or daughter in military service.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) - Cornerstone Rescue Mission
Run by Cornerstone Rescue Mission
Who it is for
"Serving the State of South Dakota": very low income Veteran families (household income less than 50% of the area average income for the county), discharge other than dishonorable, who are homeless or at risk of losing permanent housing.
LSS Multi-Cultural Center (MCC)Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS), Multi-Cultural Center; checked November 12, 2026
Legal help (3)
East River Legal Services (civil legal aid, eastern South Dakota)
Run by East River Legal Services
Who it is for
Eastern South Dakota: residents of 33 listed counties, including Aurora, Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Codington, Davison, Lincoln, Minnehaha, Union and Yankton (full list on erlservices.org).
South Dakota statewide: homeowners 65 years of age or older OR disabled who owned an owner-occupied single-family dwelling and were SD residents for five years (unless they received the freeze the previous year); income and property value limits apply.
South Dakota statewide: property owned and occupied by a disabled veteran or an un-remarried surviving spouse; the veteran must be rated as permanently and totally disabled as a result of a service-connected disability.
South Dakota statewide: homeowners who are at least 70 years old or a surviving spouse; income and residency requirements apply. People who qualify for this program are ineligible for the Sales and Property Tax Refund Program.
SAM Paratransit (Sioux Area Metro ADA Paratransit)
Run by Sioux Area Metro (SAM)
Who it is for
Sioux Falls, South Dakota: persons certified eligible per ADA guidelines; trips must start and end within 3/4 of a mile of a fixed-route bus route (the ADA service area shown on the application's map).
Lifeline (South Dakota Public Utilities Commission consumer page)
Run by Public Utilities Commission (South Dakota)
Who it is for
South Dakota households where you, a dependent or the household participates in Medicaid, SNAP, SSI or Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8), or household income is no more than 135 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (2026 table: 1 person $21,546).
South Dakota Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Run by South Dakota Small Business Development Center (SD SBDC)
Who it is for
South Dakota businesses, by county (each regional office lists counties served); "SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the US."
South Dakota and local Tribal Nations: disaster survivors who need legal support after natural disasters; free or lower-cost help mostly for people with lower income, people 60 and older, domestic violence victims and veterans.