South Dakota Private Grants

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.

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.

This program provides $5,000 grants to BIPOC LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to support their business growth through funding, education, and networking opportunities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations conducting medical research, especially those focused on improving disease treatment and health outcomes, with a preference for projects based in the Midwest.

This scholarship provides financial support to LGBTQ+ individuals from the Upper Midwest pursuing various educational paths, helping them achieve their academic and professional goals.

This fellowship provides up to $150,000 to visionary leaders in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and 23 Native nations to enhance their leadership skills and drive transformative change in their communities.

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.

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.

This program provides financial support to small-to-medium-sized dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to promote innovative projects that enhance sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This grant provides financial support to mid-career visual artists with disabilities in the Midwest, promoting their artistic development and community engagement.