[Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation](https://www.sfacf.org)

Rolling (Letter of Inquiry accepted anytime; proposals reviewed within 6–8 weeks)

No set minimum or maximum; typical awards support transformational projects for Sioux Falls area nonprofits.

Supports nonprofit projects that drive significant social impact or meaningful change in the Sioux Falls area.

--- ## Description Community Fund Grants, provided by the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, are designed to support nonprofit organizations working on transformational ideas, programs, or initiatives that enhance quality of life, address important needs, or tackle pressing challenges in the Sioux Falls area. Grants are made possible through the Foundation’s Community Fund Endowment and are intended to fuel projects with the potential for significant social impact or meaningful change within the community. --- ## Due Dates - Letters of Inquiry accepted on a rolling basis. - Proposals are typically reviewed within 6–8 weeks after submission of the Letter of Inquiry. --- ## Funding Amount - There is no specified minimum or maximum grant amount. - The Foundation typically funds projects that are transformational in scope and benefit the Sioux Falls area. - Funding requests should be proportional to the size and impact of the proposed project. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. - Projects must benefit the Sioux Falls area community. - Eligible requests include: - Start-up funds for new programs addressing important community needs or opportunities - Expansion of existing programs meeting important needs - Assistance for organizations facing unforeseen or unusual financial crises - Programs that build organizational capacity - Research or studies that increase understanding of community needs or opportunities --- ## Application Process - Begin by submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through the Foundation’s online form. - If the LOI is approved, the Foundation will provide application details and a deadline for full proposal submission. - The Grants Committee reviews proposals within 6–8 weeks of receipt. - Emergency or time-sensitive funding inquiries can be made by contacting the Foundation directly. --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation prioritizes projects with clear community benefit and measurable impact. - Emergency or urgent needs may be considered outside the typical review cycle—contact the Foundation for guidance. --- ## External Links - [Community Fund Grants Program Page](https://www.sfacf.org/grants-scholarships/nonprofits/community-fund-grants) - [Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation](https://www.sfacf.org) - [Contact Form](https://www.sfacf.org/about-us/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------| | Patrick Gale, Vice President, Community Investment | [pgale@sfacf.org](mailto:pgale@sfacf.org) | (605) 336-7055 | | General Inquiries | [info@sfacf.org](mailto:info@sfacf.org) | (605) 336-7055 |

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