Grant Opportunities for 2025
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 2025.
Grant opportunities
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: Open
Open Date: Feb. 1
Close Date: March 10
Grant Amount: $2,500
SPRING 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: Open
Open Date: Feb. 1
Close Date: March 15
Grant Amount: $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 13
Grant Amount: $5,000
Liv to give grant
Liv Hospitality, LLC directs funding to Black Hills nonprofits through its Liv to Give Grants every year. The opportunity is open to all nonprofits, with priority given to Rapid City and Deadwood nonprofits that serve youth and families.
Funding Area: Youth/Families
Status: Closed
Open Date: March 1
Close Date: April 13
Grant Amount: $2,500
Community Action Grant ($50,000)
The Community Action Grant is offered to nonprofit endowment holders that employ creative ideas, leverage community partnerships and focus on sustainable practices.
Funding Area: All Funding Areas
Status: Closed
Open Date: April 1
Close Date: May 4
Grant Amount: $50,000
FALL 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: Aug 1
Close Date: Sept 14
Grant Amount: $5,000
Community Action Grant ($20,000)
The Community Action Grant is offered to nonprofit endowment holders that employ creative ideas, leverage community partnerships and focus on sustainable practices.
Funding Area: All Funding Areas
Status: Closed
Open Date: June 1
Close Date: July 13
Grant Amount: $20,000
JIM HESS COMMUNITY FORWARD GRANT
The Jim Hess Community Forward Grant will support nonprofits in the Northern Hills, including Butte, Lawrence and Meade Counties. The opportunity is offered to nonprofits that employ creative ideas, leverage community partnerships and focus on sustainable practices.
Funding Area: All Funding Areas
Status: Closed
Open Date: Sept. 1
Close Date: Oct. 13
Grant Amount: $15,000 (two grants will be awarded)
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 23
Grant Amount: $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.