Civics and History Initiative pilot grant applications open

South Dakota public schools can now apply for a pilot grant program, which is part of the South Dakota Civics and History Initiative. A total of $200,000 in grant funding is available for schools to pilot programs that focus on strengthening civics/government and history education.

“Students should be taught our nation’s history and all that makes America unique,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “They s…