Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

October 25, 2026

200 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Innovation Prize

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

    Contact: Dakota Resources

  • Phone: (605) 978-2804

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: dakotaresources.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit application by October 25th
    2. Awards presented at Thriverr Housing Gathering (November 13th in Deadwood, SD)
    3. 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
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    community-developmentgrassroots

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