South Dakota Local Grants

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

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.