• PIERRE, S.D. - Gov. Dennis Daugaard is currently seeking applications for two spring 2014 Governor's Office Internships in Pierre. The positions will be paid and run from early January through May 2014.
• Governor's Office interns have the opportunity to work at the highest level of state government, learning about and preparing legislation to be introduced in the next legislative session.
• Interns' duties will depend on interests and strengths. Typical duties will include aiding the Governor's general counsel, conducting policy research, preparing policy briefings and staffing the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and First Lady.
• The positions are open to all undergraduate or graduate-level students. Preference will be given to South Dakota residents attending South Dakota colleges or universities.
• Students who are interested in receiving credit should also apply. The Governor's staff is open to working with individual universities and professors to secure credit for the internship program.
• Interested students should submit a resume, cover letter and two letters of recommendation by Oct. 15, via email, to Patrick.Weber@state.sd.us.
• For more information on duties or logistics, please visit http://sd.gov/governor/Internship or contact Patrick Weber at Patrick.Weber@state.sd.us or 605-773-5999.

• PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture announces that grant funding is now available through the Building Our South Dakota Rural Communities (BOSDRC) grant program.
• Grants are open to 4-H clubs, FFA chapters and Family Career and Community Leaders (FCCLA) of America chapters. The grants were developed to demonstrate the importance of rural communities and the value of organizations that work together to improve rural life.  
• Two types of grants are available. The basic grant is used for community improvement projects and is limited to $750 per project. The safety grant is used for projects that enhance public safety and is limited to $200 per project.
• Any 4-H club, FFA or FCCLA chapter in South Dakota can apply for the BOSDRC grant.  Applications are due by Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013. Grant awardees will be announced at the end of November.
• All applications must be submitted on the approved forms for Fiscal Year 2014. Grant application forms are available at http://sdda.sd.gov under the agricultural development tab and click on finance programs or call Terri LaBrie at 605.773.5436.