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Rhoden revives Noem-era tourism grant fund

South Dakota governor also announces plan to award $200,000 to 40 projects statewide

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Dominik Dausch
May 04, 2026
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Gov. Larry Rhoden is reviving a grant fund meant to assist tourism-related businesses and marketing organizations.

Rhoden announced May 4 at Mount Rushmore National Memorial that Travel South Dakota, the tourism arm of the state Department of Tourism, is reinstating the Tourism Advertising Promotion Grant Fund, established under former Gov. Kristi Noem in 2023.

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