Funding Amount

~$10,000 remaining (originally ~$40,000 in 2024)

Deadline

June 30, 2026

83 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Aberdeen Energy Agriculture Fund

Purpose: Support agriculture-related projects and organizations in Brown County, South Dakota.

Status: Active but non-permanent fund intended to be exhausted by June 30, 2026.

Geographic Scope: Brown County, South Dakota

Funding Source: Advanced BioEnergy (created as a result of the sale of its Aberdeen ethanol plant)

Fund History:

  • Originally funded with approximately $40,000 in 2024

  • Approximately $10,000 remains as of January 2026

  • 2025 grants awarded to: Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area, Brown County 4-H, Brown County Fair, and Northern State University
  • Eligibility:

  • Agriculture-related projects and organizations

  • Located in Brown County
  • Contact Information:

  • Aberdeen Area Community Foundation (AACF)

  • P.O. Box 674

  • Aberdeen, SD 57402-0674

  • Phone: 605-725-3800

  • Website: aberdeencommunityfoundation.com
  • Partnership: Fund is administered through Aberdeen Area Community Foundation in partnership with South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF)

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Request for Proposals (RFP) available from AACF
    • RFP contains detailed instructions for applying
    • Download RFP from the foundation website
    • Submit according to RFP guidelines

    Contact for Questions:

  • Aberdeen Area Community Foundation

  • 605-725-3800

  • aberdeencommunityfoundation.com
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    agricultureyouth-programs

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