Mission: To aid in the advancement of research and education at the sioux falls va medical center.

Programs: Since its inception in 1989, great plains medical research foundation has been providing funds for research related to veteran's health care. The funds are to pay research costs for approved research projects and to acquire equipment approved for research related activities. Since june 2002, the foundation has been providing reimbursement to the department of veterans affairs professional staff for approved continuing educational training, attendance at medical seminars, purchases of medical publications, medical association dues, subscription costs, and related medical education costs incurred by qualified veterans administration personnel.