# South Dakota Announces $187.7M Rural Health Funding

On November 10, 2026, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden announced **$187.7 million** in Year Two funding for the state’s five-year Rural Health Transformation initiative. The funding supports 10 statewide initiatives focused on rural health access, workforce capacity, technology, and sustainable care models. The announcement does not identify an open solicitation or procurement; prospective participants should use South Dakota program updates to identify future implementation and funding opportunities.

- The initiative may create future opportunities for healthcare providers and other organizations supporting rural care, workforce development, health technology, or sustainable service models, but no specific awards or contract requirements are stated.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this program funding announcement from an active solicitation; the signal provides no proposal deadline, contract vehicle, or procurement contact.
- The announcement directs prospective participants to state program updates for information on implementation and potential funding opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- South Dakota Department of Health (DOH)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

### Key Quotes
> As the program enters its second year, this next round of funding will help South Dakota build on the progress made in year one and continue working toward lasting improvements in access, quality, and health outcomes for rural communities.
> — Mehmet Oz, CMS Administrator

> South Dakotans shouldn’t have to choose between strong health care opportunities and their rural way of life, so these investments will allow them to access quality care close to home.
> — Larry Rhoden, Governor of South Dakota

### Sources
- [News - Gov. Rhoden Announces Year Two Rural Health Transformation Funding](https://news.sd.gov/news?id=news_kb_article_view&sys_id=017a7ad847acd310854b61d2e16d4337) - SD