Community Action Grant (Type 2)

The Community Action Grant by the Black Hills Area Community Foundation offers two funding opportunities: $50,000 and $20,000. The $20,000 grant is specifically aimed at nonprofit endowment holders in the Black Hills area, encouraging creative and sustainable community projects. Applications for the $20,000 grant open on June 1, and the selection process is conducted by the BHACF Grants Committee after the deadline. This initiative aims to empower organizations that foster collaboration and positive change in the region.

Note:
There are two categories of the Community Action Grant: 1) Community Action Grant ($50,000); and 2) Community Action Grant ($20,000)For the Community Action Grant ($20,000), applications open on June 1 and closes by the deadline indicated above (no LOIs required).
After the application deadline, the BHACF Grants Committee will decide the grant recipient and communicate the decision.
Black Hills Area Community Foundation
We invest in nonprofits, help donors enjoy giving, and manage initiatives to address key issues. We’re the only Community Foundation solely focused on serving the Black Hills area, spanning Butte, Meade, Lawrence, Pennington, Custer, Oglala Lakota, and Fall River counties.
As of 2026, Black Hills Area Community Foundation manages $100 million in assets and has invested more than $45 million in grants and scholarships since its establishment in 2006.
The Community Action Grant is offered to nonprofit endowment holders that employ creative ideas, leverage community partnerships and focus on sustainable practices.
There are two types: Community Action Grant ($50,000); and Community Action Grant ($20,000)
Community Action Grant ($20,000)
The $20,000 Community Action Grant is an annual opportunity for creative, collaborative organizations serving the Black Hills area. This grant will be awarded to an organization employing creative ideas, leveraging community partnerships, and focusing on sustainable practices.

Eligibility

BHACF supports a wide variety of proposals in all funding areas, including requests for ongoing or new programs and projects.
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

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.
Grant funds cannot be used for the reimbursement of any expenses incurred prior to the grant notification date.
Funding for multi-year projects or support.
Requests to support capital campaigns.