The Youth Philanthropy Grant represents a partnership between the Black Hills Area Community Foundation and the Rapid City Youth City Council.
Donor Name: Black Hills Area Community Foundation
State: South Dakota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Youth Philanthropy Grant Committee reviews grant applications to select requests that meet the needs of youth in Rapid City.
Funding Area
- Mental Wellness
- Social/Human Services
- Youth and/or Families.
Funding Information
Grants Up to $2,500.
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.
Ineligibility
- 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).
For more information, visit BHACF.


