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South Dakota Grants

Explore 121 grant opportunities available in South Dakota

Transportation Alternatives Grant Program
$600,000
South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2025

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.

Transportation
City or township governments
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Just Transition Fund’s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
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
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program
$20,000
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Development
Individuals
Watertown Area United Way Grant
Contact for amount
Watertown Area United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations and government programs in the Watertown, South Dakota area that provide essential services in education, health, financial stability, and community resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth and Families in South Dakota
$2,500
Black Hills Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

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.

Youth
City or township governments
Margaret Warren and Grace Lemley Animal Welfare Grant
$5,000
Black Hills Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

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.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$150,000
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SD DANR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in South Dakota to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
State governments
Youth Philanthropy Grant
$2,500
Rapid City Youth City Council and Black Hills Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

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

Youth
Nonprofits
City of Yankton Downtown Facade Grant Program
$30,000
City of Yankton
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
PFund Scholarship for LGBTQIA Individuals
$12,000
PFund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

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

Health
Individuals
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
Community Impact Grants 2025-2026
Contact for amount
United Way of the Black Hills
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

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.

Education
Nonprofits
City of Sioux Falls Neighborhood Project Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
City of Sioux Falls
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

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

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Nominations open for Specialty Crop Producer Award 2024
Contact for amount
Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

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.

Health
County governments
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

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