The Black Hills Area Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Youth Philanthropy Grant.
Donor Name: Black Hills Area Community Foundation
State: South Dakota
City: Rapid City
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Youth Philanthropy Grant represents a partnership between the Black Hills Area Community Foundation and the Rapid City Youth City Council. The Youth Philanthropy Grant Committee reviews grant applications to select requests that meet the needs of youth in Rapid City.
Funding Areas
- Mental Wellness
- Social/Human Services
- Youth and/or Families
Funding Information
$2500.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, school, government entity or religious organization. Requested support must be for organizations or activities that take place in Rapid City.
- The grant focuses on programs that support youth, with priority given to applications that address issues around mental health and mental wellness.
- Ongoing or new programs, projects, and capacity building efforts are eligible.
Ineligible Projects
- Grants will not be awarded to support religious activity, political activity, fundraisers or benefits, debt retirement or organizations working to primarily influence legislation.
- Supported activities may not discriminate against any individual or group based on race, gender, gender expression, age, disability, religion, ethnic or national origin, or otherwise legally protected groups.
- Funding for multi-year projects.
- Grant funds cannot be used for reimbursement of any expenses incurred prior to the grant notification date.
- Capital campaigns or requests for support of operational expenses (e.g. staffing or overhead).
Grant Review Criteria
In reviewing applications, the Youth Philanthropy Grant Committee will consider the following criteria:
- Does the organization and its related efforts improve the quality of life and meet identified needs of youth in Rapid City?
- Does the organization maximize community resources through cooperation, collaboration, and shared learning?
For more information, visit BHACF.
