The South Dakota Community Foundation’s Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) Program has been designed to support community-based problem solving in South Dakota.
Donor Name: South Dakota Community Foundation
State: South Dakota
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $100,000
Details:
In partnership with the Bush Foundation, the program will award $1.2 million each year for 6 years to eligible nonprofits in South Dakota. 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 state.
The BIG Program is looking for projects that demonstrate meaningful investment and engagement in South Dakota communities. Important considerations are how a project is community-based and whether there is demonstrated support in a community for the project.
Questions to consider before applying:
- Is the project community-based
- Will the project idea move your community forward?
- Is the project realistic and will it meet a community need?
- Who are the individuals leading the project?
- How will the key stakeholders be involved?
- What impact will this project have on your community?
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
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.
