Grant Stories

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.

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.

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.

Northern Hills residents gather to give $11,000 to five nonprofits

Northern Hills by Choice Giving Circle members gathered at Homestake Opera House in May of 2023. The group pooled funding to direct five grants by popular vote.

Five nonprofits share in $25,000 infusion from Giving Circle

In June of 2023, the Black Hills by Choice Giving Circle gathered at the Dahl Arts Center to direct grants to five regional nonprofits.

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.

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.

BHACF Awards $66,000 in Community Action Grants

In 2023, BHACF awarded Community Action Grants to Working Against Violence, Inc. ($50,000 grant) and The Mammoth Site ($16,000 grant).

Southern Hills residents direct $32,000 to local nonprofits

Southern Hills by Choice Giving Circle members pooled funding to support nonprofits in the Southern Hills. In August of 2023, BHACF held the annual event at The Mammoth Site.

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