U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority and Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) announced a $30 million federal funding award on Monday, Aug. 12, aimed at addressing affordable housing challenges across the Black Hills region....
Community Stories
Capacity Building is Vital for Nonprofit Growth
Investing in an organization’s backbone—known as capacity building—keeps the wheels of our nonprofits turning. It's a critical nonprofit need that's often overlooked. One afternoon, an executive director for a youth-serving nonprofit discovered that her staff’s...
Cultivating Community at Wambli Ska Okolakiciye
The creation of traditional regalia, supported by a Black Hills by Choice grant, cultivates community at nonprofit Wambli Ska
Okolakiciye.
More than an affordable place to live
The Radiant housing community offers affordable housing and more to Rapid City families.
Supporting Science for Kids at The Mammoth Site
A $16,000 Community Action Grant will fund a shade structure for a free kids summer camp at The Mammoth Site.
Jim Hess’s Boundless Legacy
Jim Hess’s legacy reflects a lifetime of igniting endless impact.
A stronger team at Rapid City Arts Council
The Rapid City Arts Council used a Capacity Building Grant to provide professional development, training resources and more to their staff.
When Disaster Strikes, Gather for Good
Ten years after the devastation of Winter Storm Atlas, BHACF looks forward to the future of disaster resilience and emergency preparedness.
Working Together for Clients Peace of Mind
Financial Adviser Tamara Burke collaborates with the Black Hills Area Community Foundation to ensure her clients’ estate plans honor the people and causes they care about the most.
Supporting connection at Homestake Opera House
The Homestake Opera House received a capacity building grant in 2023. When we support theater programs, we give young people the chance to connect with themselves and the community.
Supporting personal growth at Matthews Opera House
A 2023 capacity building grant supported technology upgrades at Matthews Opera House. Reliable technology allows performers to focus on their craft — and hone their personal and professional growth.
Connecting Services with Survivors at WAVI
A $50,000 Community Action Grant purchased a passenger van to expand Working Against Violence Inc.’s (WAVI) services on Pine Ridge Reservation.
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