South Dakota Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
South Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding through US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations that address multiple pillars (work, home, play), advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serve designated U.S. Bank communities may be especially competitive.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Youth Services Grants in South Dakota
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota that support children, education, or health and human services can seek program funding that demonstrates measurable community impact. Grants from Costco Foundation help civil rights and social service groups serving children, including those with disabilities or mental health needs, cover monetary program costs rather than capital, equipment, or travel expenses.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in South Dakota
South Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek funding that may also support civil rights-related initiatives. Focused on new approaches to societal issues, Creag Foundation invites organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year to submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only grants.
Creag Foundation
Youth Welfare Grants for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in South Dakota serving youth health, education, development, or welfare can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants, with awards up to US $15,000. Programs supporting child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, refugee enrichment, or related youth-focused services may be eligible if they align with the foundation’s mission and goals.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Civil Rights
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations addressing civil rights or related social justice issues in South Dakota and beyond can seek up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable solutions. Grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation help organizations serving underserved communities with capacity-building support, flexible capital, and access to a global peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
South Dakota educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through State Farm Companies Foundation for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Eligible projects include auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K-12 or higher education programs, which may support civil rights-related community outcomes.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Arts and Culture Grants in South Dakota
South Dakota cultural nonprofits offering arts or science programming can access funding through the Hearst Foundation for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) institutions such as museums, theaters, symphonies, ballets, and arts schools may be eligible for more than US $100,000, especially those serving large, diverse audiences and youth. Organizations advancing civil rights through cultural access or representation may benefit.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
South Dakota Social Service Funding via Hearst Foundation
South Dakota civil rights and social service nonprofits can access funding through William Randolph Hearst Foundation for proven, direct-service programs addressing chronic poverty and economic hardship. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million may receive more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or general support, especially in areas like housing, legal aid, reentry, and youth development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
South Dakota Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs in South Dakota can access funding through the Labcorp Charitable Foundation to support services and initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with support for food pantries, healthcare access for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which may benefit civil rights and equity-focused efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations serving children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000 to support projects or scaling efforts. Eligible entities in South Dakota and other U.S. locations, as well as India and South Africa, may benefit if they work with urban low-income communities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
Charitable organizations running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts projects can apply for funding from Roche, including those serving South Dakota communities. Focused on impactful, sustainable initiatives, Roche supports accredited charities that engage local partners and, where possible, Roche expertise and employees in social, educational, cultural, or disaster relief activities worldwide.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services in South Dakota and other eligible countries can seek support for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides flexible funding for initiatives such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and social services, which may benefit civil rights and equity-focused efforts.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for South Dakota Nonprofits
With a mission to support charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides South Dakota 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for programs that advance general welfare. U.S.-based nonprofits working on civil rights within these broad fields may be eligible if all grant funds are used domestically and the organization meets federal and, where applicable, California tax-exemption requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota seeking support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion programs can apply for sponsorship funding. Bank of America Foundation sponsorships may benefit groups whose civil rights work overlaps with housing, jobs, hunger, or diversity and inclusion initiatives in low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
South Dakota Social Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
With a mission to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, this program provides South Dakota civil rights and human services nonprofits with US $5,000 - US $250,000 for poverty alleviation, disability support, and humanitarian aid. Eligible organizations are typically smaller 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities operating in the U.S. and other listed countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Support for Social Justice
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations working on education, social justice, health, or the arts, including those serving South Dakota, can apply for the Cowles Charitable Trust’s grants, with awards up to US $10,000 for programs or general operating support. Civil rights and related social justice initiatives may be especially relevant if they align with the trust’s mission and priorities.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Storytelling Grants for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits working in preservation, education, or wellness can receive more than US $50,000 to tell impactful stories about their work. Focused on community change, the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant may benefit South Dakota groups advancing equity, access, and other civil rights-related outcomes within these pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
South Dakota Human Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
South Dakota civil rights and human services nonprofits can access funding through Robinson Foundation to support programs serving vulnerable people in the Southern region of the U.S. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations operating for over three years, seeking single-year program support in areas like poverty relief, education, health, disaster relief, or services for children, families, and veterans.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Justice Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding may be eligible for support that could complement civil rights efforts in South Dakota. Focused on forward-looking, inclusive change, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites proposals from charities advancing respect for people, the environment, and life worldwide.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in South Dakota can seek unrestricted support for environmental and human services programs, including general operating or project costs. With a mission to back environmental and human services work, Lawrence Foundation provides flexible US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants that may benefit civil rights initiatives within its funding priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for South Dakota Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides South Dakota nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support museums, cultural and performing arts, schools and hospitals, youth and senior programs, disability services, environmental and wildlife protection, and other community initiatives. IRS-qualified organizations advancing civil rights within these areas may be eligible.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community development and basic needs, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek funding for hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community vitality initiatives. South Dakota organizations working on community development, economic opportunity, or cultural enrichment, especially those engaging Ameriprise volunteers, may be competitive applicants.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Civil Rights
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Civil rights and social service nonprofits in South Dakota can seek project-based funding for education, health care, civic, cultural, environmental, and human services initiatives. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations with one-year projects, typically awarding US $5,000 - US $25,000 through an annual October–March application cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
South Dakota Arts Council Arts Grants in South Dakota
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Focused on arts and cultural projects, South Dakota Arts Council invites South Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government units, and nonprofit educational institutions to apply for project support. Grants up to Up to US $5,000 fund single arts activities that engage the public, employ professional artists, and expand access to the arts, including underserved and isolated communities.
South Dakota Arts Council
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for South Dakota Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving economic stability, health, and social services in South Dakota can seek project, operating, or capital support that strengthens underserved communities. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S.-based community-focused nonprofits address poverty, workforce readiness, health and mental health, early childhood development, domestic violence, and disaster relief in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
South Dakota civil rights and community-focused 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation to support youth education, housing, and basic needs programs. Grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 back initiatives such as leadership development, food security, community services, and environmentally focused projects that benefit young people and their families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Partnership Awards for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in South Dakota with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation's national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary collaborations addressing significant social issues. Civil rights and social justice nonprofits that demonstrate measurable community impact and innovative, scalable partnership models may be especially competitive among U.S. applicants.
Mutual Of America Foundation