BHACF: Community Action Grant ($50,000)

The BHACF Community Action Grant provides up to $50,000 to nonprofits with an endowment fund at the Black Hills Area Community Foundation. This grant aims to support innovative projects that leverage community partnerships and sustainable practices. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) public charities and schools within specific counties. However, requests for capital campaigns or activities that discriminate against protected groups are not allowed. The grant fosters diverse proposals in arts, education, social services, and more.

The Community Action Grant is available to nonprofits holding an agency endowment fund at the Black Hills Area Community Foundation. Two Community Action Grants are offered each year: one $20,000 opportunity and one $50,000 opportunity.
This grant will be awarded to an organization employing creative ideas, leveraging community partnerships, and focusing on sustainable practices.
The maximum grant amount is $50,000.

Eligibility

Applicants must be an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, school, government entity, or religious organization.
Applicants must have an agency endowment fund with BHACF.
Requested support must be for organizations or activities that take place within the following counties: Butte, Custer, Fall River, Lawrence, Meade, Oglala Lakota, and Pennington counties.

Ineligibility

Requests to support capital campaigns.Grants will not be awarded to support religious activity, political activity fundraisers or benefits, debt, retirement or organizations working primarily to 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 or supportGrant funds cannot be used for the reimbursement of any expenses incurred prior to the grant notification date.