The South Dakota Community Foundation’s Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) Program is designed to support community-based problem solving in South Dakota.
Donor Name: South Dakota Community Foundation
State: South Dakota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program aims to develop, test, and spread ideas that make the region better for everyone and inspire, equip, and connect leaders to more effectively lead equitable change.
BIG Program funds will be used to support innovative projects as well as ongoing, well-established projects that are in the process of developing, testing, and spreading ideas that make the region better for everyone. These funds are also intended to inspire, equip, and connect leaders to lead change more effectively in the state.
The BIG Program is looking for project ideas that demonstrate investment in South Dakota communities.
Funding Information
Grant requests may range from $5,000 to $100,000 per year. The BIG Program will fund up to $50,000 per year for developing ideas and up to $100,000 per year for testing and spreading ideas.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should be a public, nonprofit organization as defined by IRS Publication 78. Organizations may also work with a verified fiscal sponsor who can receive funds on their behalf.
- The SDCF does not make grants in support of political campaigns, discriminatory practices, or for personal gain.
- All grants must benefit communities in South Dakota.
Ineligibility
Beyond Idea Grants Will Not Fund:
- Operating expense for governmental entities. No SDCF funds will be awarded to pay for operating expenses for governmental entities.
- Loans. The SDCF does not make loans.
- Construction. The SDCF does not fund brick and mortar projects.
For more information, visit SDCF.
