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Program is explicitly stated as no longer active. Historical records available from 2011-2024.
Dakota Seeds is sponsored by South Dakota's Governor's Office of Economic Development. Dakota Seeds is an annual grant program connecting eligible businesses with funds to access paid interns in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Companies are reimbursed up to 50% of the salary paid, not exceeding $2,000 per intern per semester.
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Dakota Seeds Program - South Dakota Governor’s Office Of Economic Development Dakota Seeds is no longer an active program. In 2011 alone, more than 120 internships were funded by the Dakota Seeds grant program. Dakota Seeds was designed to provide South Dakota companies with a pipeline of well-qualified, full-time employees and to provide students with solid job opportunities in South Dakota.
The grants provided funding to assist with the internship wages and funding levels vary based on the type of position created. A maximum of $2,000 was provided for undergraduate or graduate student internships, a maximum of $8,000 was available for master’s degree positions, and $10,000 could be provided for PhD students who are working as research and development assistants.
Dakota Seeds grants was funded by The National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, administered by the South Dakota EPSCoR Office, and approved quarterly by the Workforce Development Council.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible companies must be involved in scientific research or STEM education, and the internship must provide a meaningful experience to advance the intern's career. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000 per intern per semester. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Dakota Seeds is funded by South Dakota's Governor's Office of Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Dakota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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