The Mary Chilton DAR Foundation is accepting applications for its Regular Grant Program.
Donor Name: Mary Chilton DAR Foundation
State: South Dakota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/05/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grant uses must relate to the Mary Chilton DAR’s mission of promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism. These grants are paid as reimbursement of expenses upon submission of paid receipts.
The following is a list of past project ideas that may be eligible for funding (this list is by no means exhaustive and different grant proposals are always welcome):
- Promote historical interest and the preservation, cataloguing and display of historic memorabilia and items of historical significance
- Promote the support and expansion of local museums and the programs sponsored by them-including the support of historic pageants or re-enactments
- Promote ideals of patriotism, democratic ideals (including traveling programs, speakers, and essay or speaking contests relating to such areas)
- Promote the study and recording of genealogical data and the expansion of genealogical libraries
- Support for citizen naturalization programs
- Provide unique educational opportunities not offered in existing programs
Funding Information
Regular Grants are awarded in amounts between $1,000 to $15,000.
Geographical Area
Grants are awarded only to recipients located in South Dakota for projects within the state.
Uses of Funds
All funds must be used only for the designated purposes:
- The Foundation does not fund capital campaigns, multi-year projects or renewals, general operating budgets, or endowments.
- No portion of the funds may be used in payment of administrative costs.
- No portion of the grant can be used to fund lobbying, participate in any political campaign, attempt to influence legislation or the outcome of any public election, or to carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive.
- The funds may not be used for any purpose prohibited by law, including those purposes designated in Section 4945 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are required to attach a financial summary in the application form, and applicants who identify as a non-profit organization will also need to attach their IRS 501(c3) exemption letter.
For more information, visit Mary Chilton DAR Foundation.
