Hour of Hope Grants
Funds South Dakota religious groups to create or improve media outreach, especially for those not attending in-person worship, with priority for ELCA-affiliated organizations.
Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$3,000 per award (1:1 match required)
Summary: Supports South Dakota religious organizations in developing or redeveloping innovative media outreach for those unable or choosing not to attend regular worship.
Description
This grant supports religious organizations in South Dakota that provide media outreach to individuals who are unable or choose not to attend regular congregation worship activities. The program prioritizes new, innovative, or redeveloped media ministries, with a primary focus on organizations affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) or its successor. The goal is to expand and develop media contact initiatives that extend the reach of religious engagement beyond traditional in-person services.
