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Individual Assistance for Disaster Recovery
South Dakota Department of Public Safety · State program
Up to $44,800 for eligible disaster recovery needs.
South Dakota administers Individual Assistance grants for people hurt by a presidentially declared disaster. The page says eligible households can get up to $44,800 for disaster-related needs, but this is recovery aid after a disaster—not a pre-disaster home-hardening program.
Program details
How it works
The Department of Public Safety says the Individual Assistance (IA) Program provides financial assistance for disasters declared on or after October 1, 2025. It is designed to help individuals and families with serious needs and necessary expenses caused by a Presidential declared disaster.
What the money covers
The page lists eligible needs as housing, personal property, transportation, medical and dental, and funeral expenses. It also states the grants do not need to be repaid and are provided only after verification that the serious needs and necessary expenses cannot be met by insurance, another federal program, or other sources of assistance.
Amounts
The official page states assistance is available up to $44,800 for disasters declared on or after October 1, 2025, and that the dollar amount is adjusted annually according to the Consumer Price Index.
How to apply
The page links to FEMA’s applicant guide and disaster history resources. It is an after-disaster aid program, not a home-mitigation or hardening grant.
Timing and deadlines
Only disasters declared on or after October 1, 2025 are covered by the current page language.
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