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Dakota Seeds Internship Program

Administered by South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development · South Dakota

BENEFIT
50% credit
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1For businesses with STEM internships
  • 2Reimburses up to 50% of salary, not exceeding $2,000 per intern per semester
  • 3Companies capped at five interns
  • 4Must be involved in scientific research or STEM education

Eligible Project Types

Small BusinessEducation
STACKING POTENTIAL

Dakota Seeds Internship Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Dakota Seeds Internship Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23
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