In response to community voices in the 2025 Thriving Communities Survey, BHACF has granted $145,000 to nonprofits that strengthen youth mental wellness across the Black Hills region. Community members prioritized “Youth Mental Wellness” out of four potential causes,...
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Meade School District Uses Anonymous Donation to Match Payments Toward School Lunch Debt
An anonymous $115,000 donation, made through BHACF, allowed Meade School District 46-1 to launch a perpetual, annual matching program for school lunch debt donations.
Western Dakota Tech Endowment to Help Graduates Earn Licenses, Certifications
Western Dakota Technical College has strengthened its support for graduates seeking professional certifications.
Black Hills Area Community Foundation Awards $125,000 in Outdoor Spaces Grants
BHACF awarded $125,000 to Black Hills nonprofits that care for outdoor spaces or promote recreation across the region in 2024.
Federal Funding to Advance Affordable Housing Across the Black Hills
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority and BHACF announced a $30 million federal award to address affordable housing challenges in 2024.

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