Hour of Hope Grants
Hour of Hope Grants fund innovative media outreach projects by South Dakota religious organizations to engage individuals unable or unwilling to attend in-person worship.
Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$3,000 per project; one-to-one match required
Summary: Supports South Dakota religious organizations in launching or redeveloping media outreach for those unable or choosing not to attend regular worship.
Key Information: Preference for Lutheran-affiliated organizations; funding is only for media outreach, not for budget deficits.
Description
Hour of Hope Grants are designed to assist religious organizations in South Dakota that provide media outreach to individuals who either cannot or choose not to attend regular congregation worship. The program aims to support the creation or redevelopment of media ministries, with a focus on new and innovative approaches. Primary consideration is given to organizations affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) or its successor, but all eligible religious nonprofits are encouraged to apply. The intent is to foster connection and engagement among those isolated from traditional worship communities.
