Grassland Establishment

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks · State program

100% reimbursement up to $125/acre for seed costs

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks offers a grassland establishment reimbursement for native grass and forb seed mixes. The page says landowners are reimbursed 100% up to $125 per acre for seed costs, with a minimum of 10 acres.

Last verified: August 28, 2026

Program details

How it works

This state program supports grassland establishment using native grass and forb seed mixes. The page says plantings must be at least 10 acres.

What the money covers

The reimbursement covers seed costs for native grass and forb plantings.

Amounts and matching

The page states landowners are reimbursed 100% up to a maximum of $125 per acre for seed costs.

The page says cost-share is not available on CRP or WRP plantings or hay land. It also notes that additional incentives are available if plantings are enrolled in a public hunting access program.

How to apply

The page does not give application instructions on the cost-share list.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state open/close dates.

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