If your nonprofit already has an Agency Endowment fund with SDCF, you can now use this challenge grant to start a designated companion fund. Additionally, please note a new administrative requirement to ensure your organization creates only one account in the GOapply portal when applying.
Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted throughout the year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 matching grant (1:4 match; nonprofit must raise $80,000 in 2 years to receive full match)
Summary: Supports South Dakota nonprofits in building or expanding permanent endowment funds through a challenge grant with a 1:4 match.
Key Information: Only for IRS-verified South Dakota nonprofits that are new or existing SDCF fund partners.