South Dakota Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
South Dakota nonprofits working on economic advancement, housing, or community arts and culture can access funding through U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. 501(c)(3) organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars like work, home, and play, may be eligible, including programs that intersect with food-related community needs.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Youth Services Grants in South Dakota
Nonprofit organizations in South Dakota supporting children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for monetary program support that strengthens community well-being. Grants from Costco Foundation help South Dakota organizations serving youth and families with evidence-based programs and measurable outcomes, including those whose work intersects with food safety, nutrition, or related public health efforts.
Costco Foundation
Youth and Hunger Relief Grants from DanPaul Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits worldwide working on youth health, education, development, or welfare can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants of up to US $15,000 to support direct-service programs. South Dakota organizations addressing food access, homelessness, poverty, or related basic needs for children and youth may be especially well positioned for this funding.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Social Impact
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits tackling major social or environmental challenges in South Dakota and globally can apply for up to US $300,000 over three years to scale proven solutions. Grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation help food safety and related organizations expand innovative, systems-focused models serving underserved communities.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Economic Empowerment Funding from Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in South Dakota and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, which may include initiatives improving food security and related food safety outcomes.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Hearst Foundation Arts Education Grants in South Dakota
South Dakota cultural and arts-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses above $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support impactful arts and culture programs, capital needs, or limited general support. Organizations incorporating arts or STEAM education that may touch food safety or public health themes can access funding through William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, which serves U.S. audiences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
South Dakota Social Service Funding via Hearst Foundation
South Dakota nonprofits providing direct social services like food access, housing, legal aid, reentry, or youth development can access funding through William Randolph Hearst Foundation for program, capital, or general support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million may receive more than US $100,000 for scalable, proven poverty-alleviation efforts that may include program-related food distribution.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
South Dakota Community Health Funding via Labcorp
South Dakota nonprofits working on health, education, or community services can apply for funding to support food pantries, meal programs, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventive health initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with grants that may benefit programs improving food access and related food safety efforts in local communities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations serving children and youth in South Dakota with education, health, or family economic stability projects can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other entities with a U.S. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Funding for Charities from Roche
Focused on humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, and cultural initiatives, Roche invites accredited charities to seek philanthropic support for innovative, sustainable projects. South Dakota organizations working on food safety within these broader areas may be eligible through Roche affiliate offices, which fund local programs managed by established charitable partners in their own countries.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can access support for marginalized communities worldwide, including the U.S. Grants from Semnani Family Foundation prioritize healthcare access, disaster relief, child and women’s health, hunger, homelessness, and social services. South Dakota programs that improve food access or related public health needs may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Nonprofits
With a mission to strengthen charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides South Dakota nonprofits with support for programs that advance the general welfare. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations whose funded activities occur within the country may be eligible, including those incorporating food safety within broader health or education initiatives.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on food access, hunger, housing, workforce development, or community development in South Dakota may be eligible for sponsorship support. Bank of America Charitable Foundation also considers projects in arts and culture, environmental initiatives, sports, and diversity and inclusion that strengthen 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
Non-sectarian human and social service nonprofits working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in South Dakota, can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian aid. With a mission to empower disadvantaged individuals, Gupta Family Foundation provides support to smaller 501(c)(3) organizations and qualifying foreign entities addressing poverty, disability, or disaster relief.
Gupta Family Foundation
Agricultural Education Funding from CHS Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Teachers and school administrators in South Dakota and other CHS trade territory states can seek up to US $50,000 to implement experiential agricultural education projects. Grants from CHS Foundation help rural classrooms create hands-on ag learning, which may include food safety concepts as part of broader agricultural education for rural youth.
CHS Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Community Grants in South Dakota
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
South Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, environmental or animal welfare, or arts and culture projects can access funding through the Hansen Family Foundation. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% may be eligible for US $1,000 - US $10,000 in support, including programs that touch food safety or related community needs.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek more than US $50,000 to tell impact stories about preservation, education, or wellness work through this storytelling grant. Focused on communication and outreach, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation invites South Dakota groups, including those addressing food access and waste, to showcase their community impact.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Rural Community Facilities Funding from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural South Dakota can fund essential community facilities, equipment, and related project costs through this USDA Rural Development program. Grants from USDA: Rural Development (RD) help rural areas develop facilities such as health centers, community food systems, and public safety infrastructure, with support scaled to community size and income levels.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Southern Community Programs Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
South Dakota food safety and public health nonprofits can access funding through the Robinson Foundation for programs that relieve hardship, support families and children, or address poverty and related needs. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) charities active for more than three years, seeking single-year program support and primarily serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services in South Dakota and within 15 miles of a TJX location can seek grants for program support. The TJX Foundation focuses on food, clothing, shelter, out-of-school enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety for vulnerable children and families, which may benefit food-related community programs.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking operating or program support for environmental or human services work in South Dakota can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to support environmental, human services and related causes, Lawrence Foundation provides unrestricted funding that may also benefit food safety initiatives within these broader areas.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for South Dakota Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in South Dakota seeking support for community programs, education, arts, health facilities, environmental or wildlife activities can apply for funding from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. The foundation provides US $1,000 - US $20,000 to U.S.-based organizations, which may include programs that incorporate food safety within broader community or educational initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for South Dakota Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota can seek funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental projects, which may include food safety initiatives. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help U.S. organizations with one-year projects, offering US $5,000 - US $25,000 in support.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Food Safety Funding for Producers from South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Applications due Mar 23, 2027
State, local, or tribal entities, nonprofits, research and higher education institutions, for-profit businesses, and individual producers in South Dakota can apply for up to US $325,000 to enhance specialty crop food safety and competitiveness. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources supports projects improving handling, pest and disease control, environmental sustainability, and related food safety practices for specialty crops.
South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community-based services such as hunger relief, homelessness support, health and social services, or disaster relief in South Dakota may be eligible for project, operating, or capital funding. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S. community-focused nonprofits, including those addressing food access and related needs, in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Food Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
South Dakota nonprofits addressing youth-focused food access, hunger, housing, education, or environmental stewardship can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 to expand community programs that support children and families, which may include initiatives that incorporate food safety components.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding 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 collaborations addressing significant social issues. Food safety initiatives that build cross-sector partnerships and measurably improve community well-being may be competitive among U.S. applicants.
Mutual Of America Foundation