South Dakota Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible nonprofits, schools, government entities, and religious organizations in the Black Hills region of South Dakota for programs that promote creativity, sustainability, and community collaboration.

This grant provides funding to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in South Dakota for projects that improve non-motorized transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and community enhancements.

This grant provides $250,000 to two exceptional organizations in South Dakota that demonstrate innovative community leadership and impactful solutions to local challenges.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government programs in the Watertown, South Dakota area that focus on improving education, health, and financial stability for residents.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in South Dakota's Black Hills region that provide programs benefiting youth and families, particularly in Rapid City and Deadwood.

This grant provides funding to animal welfare organizations in the Black Hills region of South Dakota to support programs and projects that improve the care of domestic and wild animals.

This grant provides funding to various stakeholders in South Dakota's specialty crop industry to enhance production, consumption, and sustainability of specialty crops for the benefit of the broader community.

This funding opportunity supports programs that promote youth mental wellness and other initiatives benefiting young people in Rapid City, South Dakota.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to commercial property owners and tenants in downtown Yankton for improving the visible exterior of their buildings, with a focus on historic preservation and enhancing the area's architectural appeal.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries in the Black Hills region to address critical community issues such as education, mental health, substance abuse, and food security.

This program provides funding to neighborhood associations in Sioux Falls for community projects that improve livability and encourage resident engagement.

This award recognizes and honors a South Dakota farmer who has significantly contributed to the production and promotion of specialty crops, encouraging innovation and mentorship within the local agricultural community.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in South Dakota that focus on improving basic human needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and education.

The Ethanol Blender Pump Grant, offered by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, aims to assist South Dakota fuel retailers in promoting the state's ethanol production. The grant provides funding for the installation of ethanol blender pumps at gas stations, allowing motorists to choose their preferred gasoline-ethanol blends. A total of $500,000 has been allocated for this program, with businesses eligible to receive up to $25,000 for the first pump and $10,000 for each additional pump. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and must be submitted by August 31, 2024.

The South Dakota Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) is designed to promote economic development in South Dakota by expanding the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for families and individuals in South Dakota. Donor Name: South Dakota Housing State: South Dakota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The HOF is being administered by South Dakota Housing and the SD Housing Board of Commissioners. HOF funds may be used for new construction or the purchase and rehabilitation of rental or homeownership housing, housing preservation, including home repair grants and grants to make homes more accessible to individual with disabilities, homelessness prevention activities, and community land trusts. Any for-profit entity, nonprofit entity, tribal government, housing authority, political subdivision of this state or agency of such subdivision, or agency of this state is eligible to apply for funding. Funding Information Development Projects Rural Development: Application Limit of $350,000 Urban Development: Application Limit of $150,000 Eligible Activities Activities allowed under HOF include:  Rental Housing  New construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, or conversion of a building for rental housing (permanent or transitional) are eligible activities. Homeownership  Funds may be used for new construction, or acquisition with rehabilitation of single-family housing units. Eligibility Criteria Eligible Projects HOF funds may be used for new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, the purchase of homeownership housing, substantial or moderate rehabilitation of rental or homeownership housing, housing preservation, including home repair, and rehabilitating homes to make them accessible to individuals with disabilities, homelessness prevention activities, and community land trusts. Housing developments previously receiving HOF funds will not be considered as an eligible project until such time the initial affordability period or the extended use period has been met.  Eligible Applicants Any for-profit entity, nonprofit entity, tribal government, housing authority, political subdivision of this state or agency of such subdivision, or agency of this state is eligible to apply for funding. No individual may apply for funding directly unless authorized by SDHDA.  Eligible Households HOF funds shall be targeted to serve low to moderate income households with a maximum income at or below one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the county areamedian income (AMI) or state area median income (AMI), whichever is higher, based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) criteria. For more information, visit HOF.

The Community Action Grant is available to nonprofits holding an agency endowment fund at the Black Hills Area Community Foundation. Donor Name: Black Hills Area Community Foundation State: South Dakota County: Butte County (SD), Custer County (SD), Fall River County (SD), Lawrence County (SD), Meade County (SD), Oglala Lakota County (SD), Pennington County (SD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant will be awarded to an organization employing innovative ideas, leveraging community partnerships, and focusing on sustainable practices.  Funding Information The maximum grant amount for this opportunity is $20,000. Eligibility Criteria BHACF supports a wide variety of proposals in all funding areas, including requests for ongoing or new programs and projects.  Applicants must be an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, school, government entity, or religious organization.  Applicants must have an agency endowment fund with BHACF.  Requested support must be for organizations or activities that take place within the following counties: Butte, Custer, Fall River, Lawrence, Meade, Oglala Lakota, and Pennington counties.  Ineligible projects Grants will not be awarded to support religious activity, political activity fundraisers or benefits, debt, retirement or organizations working primarily to influence legislation.  Supported activities may not discriminate against any individual or group based on race, gender, gender expression, age, disability, religion, ethnic or national origin, or otherwise legally protected groups.  Grant funds cannot be used for the reimbursement of any expenses incurred prior to the grant notification date.  Funding for multi-year projects or support.  Requests to support capital campaigns. For more information, visit BHACF.

The Black Hills Area Community Foundation is excited to announce its Summer Capacity Building Grant. Donor Name: Black Hills Area Community Foundation State: South Dakota County: Butte County (SD), Custer County (SD), Fall River County (SD), Lawrence County (SD), Meade County (SD), Oglala Lakota County (SD), Pennington County (SD) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The grants address capacity building needs to strengthen an organization’s effectiveness, sustainability or efficiency. Funding Area Capacity Building Funding Information The maximum grant amount is $5,000. Grant Period  1-year. Eligible projects Measurements and Evaluation Partnership Development Strategic Planning Board Engagement/Development Marketing and Donor Engagement Technology Needs and Technical Support Staff Development/Retention Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, school, government entity or religious organization. Requested support must be for organizations or activities that take place within the following counties: Oglala Lakota, Fall River, Custer, Pennington, Meade, Lawrence, and Butte counties. Ineligible projects: Grants will not be awarded to support religious activity, political activity, fundraisers or benefits, debt retirement or organizations working to primarily influence legislation. Supported organizations and activities may not discriminate against any individual or group based on race, gender, gender expression, age, disability, religion, ethnic or national origin, or otherwise legally protected groups. Organizations that are fiscally sponsored by BHACF can’t apply for grants through BHACF. Funding for multi-year projects. Funding can’t be used for reimbursement of any expenses incurred prior to the grant notification date. Capital campaigns. For more information, visit BHACF.

The Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is a federal block grant authorized by subtitle B of the McKinney Vento Homelessness Assistance Act and is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and is administered by SD Housing for the State of South Dakota. Donor Name: South Dakota Housing State: South Dakota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: ESG funds provide for emergency shelter and homelessness prevention activities including short-term and medium-term rental assistance and services to stabilize and rapidly re-house individuals and households who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Eligible Activities Grant amounts may be used for one or more of the following activities Street Outreach Emergency Shelter Homelessness Prevention Rapid Re-Housing Assistance Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Administrative Costs. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be non-profits or units of local government.  Governmental organizations such as public housing agencies and local housing finance agencies are not eligible applicants under the ESG program. Applicants must be in compliance with ESG guidelines 24 CFR Part 576 and applicable state and federal policies and procedures, including compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws. For more information, visit South Dakota Housing.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities for various community projects in Watertown, including arts, education, health, and environmental initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations that provide essential services to children, vulnerable adults, and individuals in crisis within Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, or Turner Counties in the Sioux Empire region.