South Dakota Vocational Education Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
South Dakota vocational and trade education nonprofits, workforce programs, and related 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding for economic and workforce advancement, housing stability, and community arts and culture initiatives. South Dakota vocational rehab and job-readiness providers may be eligible for the Community Possible Grant Program from U.S. Bank Foundation if they serve designated U.S. Bank communities and advance equity.
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 apply for monetary program funding, which may include vocational and trade education initiatives. Grants from Costco Foundation help programs serving children and families demonstrate measurable outcomes, address documented community needs, and show strong collaboration and diversified financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in South Dakota
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in South Dakota can seek support to develop or expand their work. Focused on new approaches to societal issues, Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to inquire, which may include those advancing vocational and trade education within broader human and social services.
Creag Foundation
Youth Development Funding for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota serving youth health, education, development, or welfare can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants, with awards up to US $15,000. Programs may include early childhood development, youth enrichment, scholarships, or support for underprivileged, homeless, or refugee youth, and can complement vocational or trade education initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Vocational Innovation
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations developing scalable social or environmental solutions, including vocational and trade education models, may access funding and support that can benefit South Dakota communities. Grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation help organizations expand impact for underserved populations with up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building and a global peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Workforce and Education Funding from Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to deliver workforce preparation, job readiness, or educational access programs, including in South Dakota, can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage solutions in crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate resilience that primarily serve economically underserved communities.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Workforce and Education Grants for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
South Dakota vocational and workforce programs run by educational institutions, government entities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can access funding through State Farm Companies Foundation for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants may support job training, financial literacy, STEM and career pathways, neighborhood revitalization, and related community-strengthening projects.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in South Dakota
South Dakota vocational and cultural nonprofits can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation to support impactful arts and culture programs, capital projects, or limited general support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million, strong arts or STEAM programming, and demonstrated long-term impact may be eligible for awards of more than US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
South Dakota Community Health Funding via Labcorp
South Dakota nonprofits and other eligible 501(c)(3) organizations can receive support for health, education, and community programs that improve access to care and services. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides funding for efforts like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM and vocational-related education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which may benefit vocational and trade education programs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations supporting education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children and youth can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000. Eligible entities in South Dakota and other U.S., Indian, or South African locations may seek project or scaling support that fits the foundation’s mission and values.
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 support from Roche in countries where it operates, including the U.S. Focused on broad social impact, Roche invites accredited charities to propose innovative, sustainable initiatives; South Dakota programs with relevant vocational or trade education components may be eligible through local affiliates.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can seek support to aid marginalized communities worldwide, including South Dakota. Semnani Family Foundation provides South Dakota vocational and trade education providers with potential funding for health care access, literacy, and human and social services that may complement vocational rehabilitation or workforce-focused programs.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for South Dakota Education
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering vocational, educational, medical, or scientific programs in South Dakota can seek funding to support broad-impact services through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. With a mission to strengthen charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, the Trust provides U.S.-based organizations with support for programs that materially benefit their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Workforce Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota can seek sponsorship support for workforce education, community development, and related initiatives that advance economic mobility. Bank of America Foundation also considers projects addressing basic needs, housing, arts and culture, the environment, and diversity and inclusion, which may benefit vocational and trade education efforts.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
South Dakota Human Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, or human and social services, including those serving South Dakota, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000 to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant. With a mission to foster self-reliance, the foundation supports smaller, non-sectarian organizations worldwide, typically 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Education Grants in South Dakota
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
South Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering vocational, trade, or broader educational, youth, or humanitarian programs can access funding through the Hansen Family Foundation for projects that support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% may receive US $1,000 - US $10,000, including for work abroad.
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 apply for the J.W. Couch Foundation Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work, with awards of more than US $50,000. Focused on storytelling, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation invites South Dakota groups, including those with vocational or trade education components, to strengthen their narratives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
South Vocational Education Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
South Dakota vocational and trade education nonprofits serving communities in the Southern region may be eligible for funding to support programs, not capital projects. The Robinson Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years, focusing on education, poverty relief, families, veterans, and related humanitarian services with tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Support for Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
South Dakota vocational and trade education nonprofits can seek funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects that fit their missions. Focused on broad charitable impact, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations to propose programs that respect people, the environment, and quality of life, which may include vocational rehabilitation components.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth Workforce Readiness Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
South Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing workforce readiness training or enrichment for at-risk youth can seek grants supporting basic needs, education, and safety. The TJX Foundation funds organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office that align with its mission to help vulnerable families and children build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for South Dakota Vocational Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides South Dakota vocational and trade education nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support skills-training, workforce preparation, and related community programs. IRS-qualified U.S. organizations, including those serving youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and offering life skills or rehabilitation services, may be eligible to apply for these competitive awards.
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 apply for grants supporting hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community vitality initiatives. South Dakota organizations offering workforce preparation, employment services, financial literacy, or related vocational support programs may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for South Dakota Education
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental initiatives. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help U.S. organizations, including those offering vocational and trade education or rehabilitation-related programs, with one year of support ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for South Dakota Workforce Development
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates can seek funding for workforce development, vocational training, and related community programs. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help support job readiness, literacy, economic stability, health and social services, and disaster relief through project, general operating, or capital support across the U.S.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
South Dakota vocational and youth-serving nonprofits can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation to support programs for underserved young people and their families. Grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 fund youth education, leadership development, housing support, food security, and environmental stewardship projects, which may include vocational or trade-related training components.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S., including South Dakota, that lead strong cross-sector community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award to recognize and elevate their collaborative work. Selected partnerships receive national recognition for innovative, replicable approaches to major social issues, which may include vocational and trade education initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation