The Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) is seeking applications for its Capacity Building Grants.
Donor Name: Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF)
State: South Dakota
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 to $1,500
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Types of Projects Are Funded
Requests for support must be addressing one or more of the following categories of capacity building:
- Measurements and Evaluation
- Partnership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Board Engagement/Development
- Marketing and Donor Engagement
- Technology Needs and Technical Support
- Staff Development/Retention
Requests must address the long-term sustainability of the organization. For example, BHACF would not consider a request to support payment for 3 months of utilities but would support a request to hire a consultant to improve financial management or donor relations.
Funding Information
The maximum allowable grant designated within this opportunity is $5,000. BHACF will not take solicited requests for additional support beyond the 1-year grant period
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 one or more counties in the geographic focus of the Black Hills Area Community Foundation: Oglala Lakota, Fall River, Custer, Pennington, Meade, Lawrence, and Butte.
Types of Projects Are NOT Funded
- Grants will NOT be awarded to support religious activity, political activity, fundraisers or benefits, debt retirement, or organizations working to primarily influence legislation.
- Supported organizations and 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 or support will not be considered.
- Grant funds cannot be used for reimbursement of any expenses incurred prior to the grant notification date.
- Please do not submit any requests of support for capital campaigns, they will not be considered.
Review Criteria
In reviewing applications, the Foundation’s Grant-making Committee will consider the following criteria:
- Does the organization and its related efforts improve the quality of life and meet identified needs in the Black Hills region?
- Does the organization maximize community resources through cooperation, collaboration, and shared learning?
- Will the developed capacity improve the operational and programmatic functions of the organization?
- Will the proposed capacity to be developed improve the long-term sustainability of the organization?
For more information, visit BHACF.
