How much funding does Community Innovation Prize provide?

Community Innovation Prize provides $2,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Innovation Prize?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around October.

How often is Community Innovation Prize offered?

Community Innovation Prize runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected October 25, 2026.

Community Innovation Prize

Dakota Resources

Foundation Annual Community Development Grants Grants for Grassroots Organizations

Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: October 25, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Communities partnering with Dakota Resources to make their community thrive
Can be any community in Dakota Resources' service area
Award: $2,000 credit towards Dakota Resources services to be used however the organization chooses to empower their community over the next calendar year
Contact: Dakota Resources

Overview

Annual award celebrating innovative approaches to solving community problems or changing patterns in rural communities.

Geographic Scope: Open to any community partnering with Dakota Resources

Focus Areas: Communities addressing local challenges through new methods, ideas, or approaches

Eligibility:

Communities partnering with Dakota Resources to make their community thrive
Can be any community in Dakota Resources' service area

Award: $2,000 credit towards Dakota Resources services to be used however the organization chooses to empower their community over the next calendar year

Phone: (605) 978-2804
Email: [email protected]
Website: dakotaresources.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Submit application by October 25th
Awards presented at Thriverr Housing Gathering (November 13th in Deadwood, SD)
Application available on website

Required Information:

Community name and contact information
Description of innovation/new approach
Problem being addressed
Community impact and outcomes
Partnership details with Dakota Resources

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What Dakota Resources actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Dakota Resources reported $3,040 in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023: 1
Total given: $275K
Median grant: $275K