2023 Grants Empowering Nonprofits to Make a Difference

Nonprofits can visit SDCommunity Foundation.org/Grants to learn about SDCF grant programs, guidelines and application instructions.

SDCF’s Board of Directors awards grants throughout the year to nonprofits that meet vital and diverse needs across the state. SDCF offers an array of grants to help local nonprofits realize dreams and continue investing in their communities. In reviewing hundreds of inquiries and applications each year, SDCF’s Grant Program has a unique pulse on what’s happening across the state, sees where communities are energized and who are key players.

The South Dakota Fund is SDCF’s flagship grant program and awards program or project related funding in support of culture, economic development, education, financial literacy, health and human services. SDCF accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. From Harding to Yankton County, see how South Dakota Fund grant awards have impacted every region of South Dakota on page 20 and the full grant list on pages 21-22.

The Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) is administered by SDCF, in partnership with the Bush Foundation. The BIG program aims to develop, test and spread ideas that make the region better for everyone and inspire, equip and connect leaders to more effectively lead equitable change. Through this highly competitive grant program, SDCF reviewed 170 applications in 2023. To learn more about BIG and view the full grant recipient list, visit pages 25-27.

Bush Prize: South Dakota, in partnership with the Bush Foundation, is an award that celebrates organizations highly valued within their communities with track records of successful problem solving. Through these highly competitive grant programs, SDCF reviewed 48 applications in 2023. Learn more about the awards granted on pages 28-29.

SDCF’s Nonprofit Savings Account Grants help nonprofits establish an endowment fund at the Foundation. Endowment funds create a sustainable revenue stream for a nonprofit for years to come. Learn more about Nonprofit Savings Account Grants and 2023 recipients on page 29.