Digital Health Modernization and Technology Grant Program

The Digital Health Modernization and Technology Grant Program is a statewide grant administered by the South Dakota Department of Health to help rural health providers modernize digital‑health technology, improve interoperability, and enhance patient outcomes. The program offers flexible funding for EHR replacement or upgrade, equipment that interfaces with EHRs, digital security, workforce training, and the creation of regional innovation centers. Applicants must be health‑care entities operating in South Dakota and must submit proposals by June 30 2026; funded projects must be completed and invoiced by September 30 2027. • Eligible entities include FQHCs, critical access hospitals, tribal clinics, long‑term care facilities, and other South Dakota health‑care providers. • Funding can cover EHR replacement (both certified and non‑certified), one‑year maintenance/support, telehealth equipment, security solutions, staff training, and regional hub contracts (Tier G). • No maximum award amount is set; the total pool for Cycle 1 is $89 M, with individual awards sized to the applicant’s reasonable project cost. • Applicants must provide vendor certification statements for EHRs not yet on the ONC CHPL (by September 15 2026) and comply with single‑audit requirements if spending ≥ $1 M. • The grant period runs from February 20 2026 through September 30 2027, with a 19‑month contract window and monthly invoice submission.