Grant Opportunities for 2024
Financial Support for Organizations
Learn about funding available for 501(c)(3) charities, schools, religious organizations, and government entities across the Black Hills region.
Grants are listed in the order of their open date starting in the spring of 2024.
Grant options
Youth Philanthropy Grant
Guided by the Rapid City Youth Council, the grant funds programs that support youth. The application prioritizes programs that address mental wellness.
Funding Area: Youth and/or Families, Social/Human Services
Status: Closed
Open Date: Feb. 1
Close Date: March 15
Funding Range: up to $2,500
Winter Capacity Building Grant
The bi-annual grant helps strengthen an organization’s effectiveness, efficiency, or sustainability. This may include strategic planning, marketing, staff retention, technology support, and more.
Funding Area: Capacity Building
Status: Closed
Open Date: Feb. 1
Close Date: March 15
Funding Range: up to $5,000
Margaret Warren and Grace Lemley Animal Welfare Grant
In the spirit of Margaret Warren’s love for animals, the grant supports animal welfare organizations in the Black Hills.
Funding Area: Animal Welfare
Status: Closed
Open Date: March 1
Close Date: April 14
Funding Range: up to $5,000
Community Action Grant ($50,000)
The Community Action Grant is offered to nonprofit endowment holders that employ innovative ideas, leverage community projects and focus on sustainable practices.
Funding Area: All Funding Areas
Status: Closed
Open Date: April 1
Close Date: May 3
Funding Range: up to $50,000
Summer Capacity Building Grant
Capacity Building Grants are given out twice each year during the winter and summer. The grants address capacity building needs to strengthen an organization’s effectiveness, sustainability or efficiency.
Funding Area: Capacity Building
Status: Closed
Open Date: June 1
Close Date: July 14
Funding Range: up to $5,000
Community Action Grant ($20,000)
The Community Action Grant is offered to nonprofit endowment holders that employ innovative ideas, leverage community projects and focus on sustainable practices.
Funding Area: All Funding Areas
Status: Closed
Open Date: June 1
Close Date: July 14
Funding Range: up to $20,000
Community Service Center Trust Fund Grant
The Community Service Center Trust Fund (CSCTF) Grant supports organizations that serve those with low incomes in the Rapid City area.
Funding Area: Low-Income Populations, Native American Populations
Status: Closed
Open Date: October 14
Close Date: November 25
Funding Range: up to $2,000
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Have questions? Connect with Carrie.
Carrie Robley, Director of Community Impact, manages our grant and scholarship processes. She’s happy to answer your questions about funding opportunities and applications.