The South Dakota Community Foundation will make three new initiatives available to nonprofit organizations across the state beginning in January 2026.
According to the SDCF Board of Directors, these initiatives focus on Child Wellbeing, Housing and Workforce Development and will be supported through the South Dakota Fund grant program.
Child Wellbeing will address issues that impact a child’s wellbeing at all stages of development. Housing will address the support for the development, access, and sustainability of affordable housing options for all. Workforce Development will address programs and strategies aimed at enhancing workforce skills & improving employment opportunities.
Ginger Niemann, SDCF Senior Program Officer, says to support development and implementation efforts in these areas, SDCF will offer grants of up to $50,000 for planning and development, and up to $100,000 for implementation projects. She says these initiatives represent a step forward in empowering nonprofits with the resources they need to drive meaningful, lasting change and in tackling the critical issues that affect the daily lives of South Dakotans.
Eligible nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply through the South Dakota Fund grant program. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how proposed projects align with one of the three new initiative areas.
Grant requests may be submitted through SDCF’s online grant portal and are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning with a Letter of Inquiry.
To learn more about funding opportunities offered by SDCF, please visit our website at SDCommunityFoundation.org.
The SDCF Board of Directors unanimously approved the strategic focus on these three initiatives during a recent board meeting, citing their significance in addressing some of the most pressing needs faced by communities statewide.
In addition to these new focus areas, the South Dakota Fund will continue to offer grants of up to $20,000 in its six traditional focus areas of Culture, Economic Development, Education, Financial Literacy, Health, and Human Services.
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