Grants in South Dakota: 55+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in South Dakota can access federal grants open to all states, South Dakota-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to South Dakota nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

55+

Grants Available

$15.9M

Total Funding Tracked

$663K

Average Award

SD

State

Top Funding Categories in South Dakota

philanthropygeneraleducationhuman_services

Active Grants in South Dakota

Denny Sanford Foundation — Grants Program
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Denny Sanford Foundation

Denny Sanford Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2024, the foundation distributed $10,000,000 in grants. Total assets: $26,821,217. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Waitt Foundation — Grants Program
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Waitt Foundation

Waitt Foundation is a private foundation based in N Sioux City, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,190,301 in grants. Total assets: $136,284,471. Primary focus area: education. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Aditi Foundation — Grants Program
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The Aditi Foundation

The Aditi Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,025,000 in grants. Total assets: $203,542. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Rlb Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Rlb Charitable Foundation

Rlb Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,035,091 in grants. Total assets: $18,517,326. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Robert And Rita Elmen Foundation — Grants Program
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Robert And Rita Elmen Foundation

Robert And Rita Elmen Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,503,815 in grants. Total assets: $87,501,103. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Milo Stip Charitable Remainder Unitrust — Grants Program
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Milo Stip Charitable Remainder Unitrust

Milo Stip Charitable Remainder Unitrust is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,303,204 in grants. Total assets: $39,538,477. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Seeds Of Change Foundation — Grants Program
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Seeds Of Change Foundation

Seeds Of Change Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $8,734,116 in grants. Total assets: $2,355,805. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Opus Prize Foundation — Grants Program
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Opus Prize Foundation

Opus Prize Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,367,500 in grants. Total assets: $36,976,556. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Houston Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Houston Family Foundation

Houston Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,115,780 in grants. Total assets: $61,451,969. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Raft Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Raft Charitable Foundation

Raft Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,550,000 in grants. Total assets: $21,301,036. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Blythe Brenden Mann Foundation — Grants Program
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Blythe Brenden Mann Foundation

Blythe Brenden Mann Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,453,470 in grants. Total assets: $21,667,509. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Via Bradely College Of Engineering Foundation — Grants Program
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Via Bradely College Of Engineering Foundation

Via Bradely College Of Engineering Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,280,570 in grants. Total assets: $31,365,401. Primary focus area: education. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Frank W Veden Charitable Tr Ua 35412910 — Grants Program
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Frank W Veden Charitable Tr Ua 35412910

Frank W Veden Charitable Tr Ua 35412910 is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,231,667 in grants. Total assets: $9,711,496. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Dakota Charitable Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Dakota Charitable Foundation Inc

Dakota Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rapid City, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,371,149 in grants. Total assets: $21,663,399. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Esther And Harold Mertz Foundation — Grants Program
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Esther And Harold Mertz Foundation

Esther And Harold Mertz Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,040,000 in grants. Total assets: $681,753,842. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Aspen Trust — Grants Program
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Aspen Trust

Aspen Trust is a private foundation based in Rapid City, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,752,610 in grants. Total assets: $7,992,765. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Sfs Foundation — Grants Program
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Sfs Foundation

Sfs Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,669,500 in grants. Total assets: $2,014,741. Primary focus area: human services. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
John T Vucurevich Foundation — Grants Program
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John T Vucurevich Foundation

John T Vucurevich Foundation is a private foundation based in Rapid City, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $6,130,877 in grants. Total assets: $150,971,335. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Branches Foundation — Grants Program
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Branches Foundation

Branches Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,361,300 in grants. Total assets: $27,570,367. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Larson Foundation — Grants Program
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Larson Foundation

Larson Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2024, the foundation distributed $2,328,400 in grants. Total assets: $22,689,270. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation — Grants Program
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C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation

C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,536,981 in grants. Total assets: $19,235,419. Primary focus area: education. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Pine Rock Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Pine Rock Foundation Inc

Pine Rock Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $6,333,500 in grants. Total assets: $100,289,324. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Bush Foundation
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Bush Foundation

SD, MN, ND

Up to $300KRolling deadline
The Mike Cindy And Kylie Huether Family Foundation — Grants Program
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The Mike Cindy And Kylie Huether Family Foundation

The Mike Cindy And Kylie Huether Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, SD. In 2023, the foundation distributed $215,890 in grants. Total assets: $4,610,520. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: South Dakota Grants

What types of grants are available in South Dakota?

South Dakota organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), South Dakota-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in South Dakota to apply for state grants?

For most South Dakota state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in South Dakota and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find South Dakota state grant opportunities?

South Dakota state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for South Dakota grants?

South Dakota state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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