Funding limits have significantly increased for the new 2026 initiatives, allowing you to request up to $50,000 for Development grants and $100,000 for Implementation projects. Keep in mind a new timeline requirement: if your Letter of Inquiry is approved, you now have exactly 60 days to submit the full application. The winter portal pause has also ended, meaning you can once again submit materials on a rolling basis year-round.
Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (LOI and applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Traditional grants up to $20,000 | 2026 Initiatives: Development up to $50,000, Implementation up to $100,000
Summary: Unrestricted, statewide grants for nonprofit and charitable organizations in South Dakota supporting culture, education, health, economic development, and new initiatives in child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.
Key Information: Applicants may only submit one grant per 12-month period; matching funds are strongly encouraged and requests over half of total project cost are low priority.