If there’s a way to prevent a viral infection that causes side effects that are at best uncomfortable and at worst life-threatening, would you do your part? West Nile Virus (WNV) is a very active illness in the state of South Dakota.
Donor Name: South Dakota Department of Health
State: South Dakota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/01/2022
Grant Size: $500 to $20,000
Details:
The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) today announced that cities, counties, and tribes can apply, or reapply, to obtain state grant funding to help control mosquito populations and prevent the spread of West Nile virus (WNV). $500,000 is available for this grant program.
South Dakota’s first human case of WNV was reported in 2001, and since then 2,671 cases have been identified, resulting in 47 deaths. Since WNV first emerged, the state has provided millions of dollars in support of local control programs and worked with local partners to best identify and respond to virus spread. Grant awards will be based on the population of the applying jurisdiction and its number of human cases through the year 2021.
Funding Information
Individual grants range from $500 to $20,000 and are to be used exclusively for local mosquito control programs.
For more information, visit South Dakota Department of Health.
