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South Dakota Community Development Grants

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Brandon Community Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
Brandon Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Brandon, South Dakota, that are working on projects to improve community well-being in areas such as arts, health, education, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sioux Empire United Way Funding Opportunities
Contact for amount
Sioux Empire United Way
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

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.

Health
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Watertown Area Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Watertown Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

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.

Education
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City Arts Investment Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Rapid City, South Dakota, to enhance local cultural programming and community engagement through the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Women United Grants Program
$50,000
Women United of Siouxland
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 11, 2025

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports programs and projects that improve the lives of children in the Siouxland area, focusing on education, health, and safety initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Fall Deadwood Fund Grant
$25,000
South Dakota State Historical Society
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

The South Dakota State Historical Society is inviting applications for the Deadwood Fund Grant. This initiative aims to support significant restoration or rehabilitation projects for historic properties across the state. Managed by the State Historical Society's historic preservation office, the program offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Applicants must match the grant amount with nonfederal and nonstate sources on a dollar-for-dollar basis, with nonprofits allowed to count in-kind services for up to half of their match requirement. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall deadline: October 1st

Arts
Nonprofits
Competitive Highway Bridge Program
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state transportation departments in rural U.S. states for the replacement and rehabilitation of multiple highway bridges to improve safety and efficiency.

Transportation
State governments
2024 Fall Deadwood Fund Grant
$25,000
South Dakota State Historical Society
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

The South Dakota State Historical Society is inviting applications for the Deadwood Fund Grant. This initiative aims to support significant restoration or rehabilitation projects for historic properties across the state. Managed by the State Historical Society's historic preservation office, the program offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Applicants must match the grant amount with nonfederal and nonstate sources on a dollar-for-dollar basis, with nonprofits allowed to count in-kind services for up to half of their match requirement. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall deadline: October 1st

Arts
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Savings Account Challenge Grants
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

Nonprofit Savings Account Challenge Grants (South Dakota) - The South Dakota Community Foundation is offering challenge grants to strengthen nonprofits in the state. They aim to support committed staff and volunteers by providing consistent funding through building endowment funds that will sustain nonprofits for the long term. Developing Partnership. Building Assets. The South Dakota Community Foundation is committed to strengthening nonprofits in our state. We recognize the value of committed staff and volunteers and understand the importance of consistent funding to support critical work. We want to partner with donors in building endowment funds that will support nonprofits for years to come. Grants South Dakota Fund Grants Beyond Idea Grants Bush Prize: South Dakota Nonprofit Savings Account Challenge Grants Local Grants How it works: Successful recipients will use this challenge grant opportunity to solicit gifts for their new or existing permanent endowment fund at the SDCF. If the organization currently has an Agency Endowment fund with us, we will use the new dollars to start a designated companion fund to benefit the organization. Successful applicants will receive $1 from the SDCF for every $4 raised (1:4 match) - up to $20,000. To obligate the entire $20,000 challenge match, the organization must raise $80,000 in two years. Upon the completion of the grant period, the SDCF will add the matching dollars to the new fund. The fund balance is invested in perpetuity, and 4.5% of the average fair market value is available annually to support the organization's mission. Timeframe - 2 years Money must be in account by deadline (no pledges accepted) Funds will be designated to benefit an IRS verified nonprofit in South Dakota Eligibility and How to Apply This challenge grant opportunity is available only for existing or new SDCF fund partners who demonstrate the capacity to be successful in this endeavor. The application process is online through our eGrant system. Applications for these grants will be accepted throughout the year. Applicants will describe: The work of the nonprofit, including service area and population. The steps to make sure the challenge is met in the time provided. Explain organization’s commitment to building endowed assets. The organization's plan to build upon the endowment at the conclusion of the grant period

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Innovation Grants
Contact for amount
BU.S.h Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides flexible funding to individuals and organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and 23 Native nations to develop and implement innovative ideas that drive positive change in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
United Airlines Trust Fund
$2,500
Siouxland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The United Airlines Trust Fund was established in recognition of Siouxland's response to the United Flight 232 incident in 1989. This grant supports organizations and government units within a 50-mile radius of Sioux City, Iowa. Eligible entities include 501(c)(3) organizations and qualified government units. The fund allocates two-thirds of its annual net income to scholarships and one-third to community grants. These grants support projects promoting public safety, health care, crisis management, and community preparedness, with a focus on social services, education, and training of public personnel. Grants typically do not exceed $2,500, and the selection is based on proposal merit, relative need, and potential community impact. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadline: February 15th to May 15th

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tribal Solar Gap Fund
$250,000
Tribal Energy Alternatives – Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for solar energy projects that enhance energy independence and benefit low-to-moderate income communities.

Energy
Native American tribal organizations
2025 Junior League Mildred Anderson Community Grant Program
$1,500
Siouxland Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The Junior League of Sioux City, through its Mildred Anderson Community Grants program, supports short-term community need projects with a focus on volunteer participation. Established in 1990 with a generous donation, these grants promote charitable activities within the Siouxland tri-state area. Grant recipients are selected through a competitive process and must meet certain eligibility criteria including not having received a grant in the prior year, not being involved in a current Junior League project, and utilizing community volunteers in their projects. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadline: October 1st to January 15th

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ethanol Blender Pump Grant
$25,000
South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2024

Date Added

Jul 4, 2024

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.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2025 Spring Deadwood Fund Grant
$25,000
South Dakota State Historical Society
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

The South Dakota State Historical Society is inviting applications for the Deadwood Fund Grant. This initiative aims to support significant restoration or rehabilitation projects for historic properties across the state. Managed by the State Historical Society's historic preservation office, the program offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Applicants must match the grant amount with nonfederal and nonstate sources on a dollar-for-dollar basis, with nonprofits allowed to count in-kind services for up to half of their match requirement. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall deadline: October 1st

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Action Grant
$20,000
Black Hills Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits