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South Dakota Community Development Grants

Explore 60 grant opportunities

Impact Match Grant
$250,000
Missouri River Historic Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible organizations in specific Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska counties for impactful community projects in areas like economic development, health services, education, and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Citi Foundation Community Finance Innovation Fund
$500,000
Citi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations focused on improving financial inclusion and health in low-income communities across the U.S. through innovative projects and solutions.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
South Dakota Destination Development Program
$15,000
South Dakota Travel South Dakota
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding and support to rural South Dakota communities to develop and promote tourism initiatives that reflect their unique culture and natural resources.

Community Development
City or township governments
Native Nations Program
$250,000
Good Relatives Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides $250,000 in unrestricted funding to Native-led organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and surrounding Native Nations that demonstrate exceptional leadership and innovative solutions to community challenges.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tourism Advertising Promotion Grant Program
$10,000
South Dakota Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides funding to tourism-related events in South Dakota, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas, to enhance marketing efforts that attract visitors and boost local economies.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
$1,200,000
South Dakota Department of Education (SD DOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools and community organizations to create after-school programs that support academic enrichment and personal development for students in high-poverty areas.

Education
Independent school districts
South Dakota Program
$250,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to organizations in South Dakota that demonstrate innovative solutions and significant community impact, enabling them to further their mission and inspire positive change.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Larson Family Foundation Grants
$100,000
Larson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and qualified government units in South Dakota to address basic human needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City Arts Investment Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
ABC Initiative Implementation Grant Program
$150,000
Prosperity Now
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that run Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs, enabling them to integrate child savings education and services into tax preparation processes for low and moderate income families.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Women United Grants Program
$50,000
Women United of Siouxland
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Pierre/Fort Pierre Community Foundation and Youth Philanthropy Fund
Contact for amount
Pierre/Fort Pierre Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the Pierre and Fort Pierre communities, focusing on projects that address basic needs and enhance the quality of life for residents, particularly youth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Target Grant
$25,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational entities, local governments, and tax-exempt organizations for projects that improve the quality of life in Woodbury County, Iowa, and surrounding areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Good Relatives Collaborative Grants
$100,000
Good Relatives Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to emerging and established Native-led organizations, fostering growth, mentorship, and community collaboration among Indigenous groups.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Museums for America Program
$300,000
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

Education
Nonprofits
Open Road Fund
$50,000
Nexus Community Partners
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This initiative provides $50,000 financial gifts to Black individuals in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota who are descendants of enslaved Africans, aimed at fostering intergenerational wealth and self-determined prosperity.

Community Development
Individuals
Building Rural Communities Grant
$750
South Dakota Agricultural Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to youth-led organizations like 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, and FCCLA chapters in South Dakota for community improvement and public safety projects.

Community Development
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