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Free list · updated weeklyGrants for South Dakota nonprofits, from the statewide South Dakota Fund to Black Hills, Rapid City and Aberdeen-area foundations and utility giving programs. Several accept requests year-round; the Black Hills Area Community Foundation's fall grants close in mid-November. FundFinch is based in Aberdeen, so this list gets extra attention.
Last updated October 18, 2026 · 7 open grants · listings verified Oct 18, 2026
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Black Hills Area Community Foundation Open
Who can apply: Organizations serving people with low incomes in the Rapid City area; funding areas listed as low-income and Native American populations.
Black Hills Area Community Foundation Open
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) charities, schools, religious organizations and government entities in the Black Hills region, investing in staff to reduce burnout and improve retention.
Aberdeen Area Community Foundation Open
Who can apply: Nonprofit and charitable organizations in the Aberdeen area, for economic development, human services, health, education and cultural projects. Email the application form; no operating expenses or loans; usually one approved grant per organization per calendar year.
Black Hills Energy Rolling
Who can apply: 501(c)(3)s and schools in or serving the service territory. Priorities: thriving communities (food security, housing, childcare, energy assistance, first responders), conservation, and future leaders (education, STEAM, mentoring). Register in NPOconnect first.
John T. Vucurevich Foundation Rolling
Who can apply: Programs benefiting low-income individuals and families: affordable housing, early learning, economic mobility, and basic needs (food, physical/behavioral health, safety, social belonging/culture, transportation). Other funding should already be secured.
NorthWestern Energy Rolling
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) or 170(c)(2) organizations operating in the service territory. Categories: education, health and human services, civic and community (incl. youth and senior groups), culture and the arts, and resource conservation. Not national organizations (local affiliates OK), religious purposes or individuals.
South Dakota Community Foundation Rolling
Who can apply: Public nonprofits listed in IRS Publication 78 (or a verified fiscal sponsor) anywhere in South Dakota. Focus areas: culture, economic development, education, financial literacy, health and human services, plus child well-being, housing and workforce development. Requesting more than half the project cost gets low priority.
Every listing comes from the funder's own website (or official guidelines), checked on the date shown. We list only programs that are open now or have a published opening date. If a page doesn't say the amount, we write "See funder site" instead of guessing. Deadlines can change, so always confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@fundfinch.com.
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