Dakota Land Trust (DLT) Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Income Limit: 80% AMI (Area Median Income)
- 1 person: below $39,550
- 2 person: below $45,200
- 3 person: below $50,850
Overview
Program where Dakota Land Trust buys the land and qualified buyers purchase the house with a 99-year lease agreement for the land, significantly reducing monthly housing costs.
Program Structure
- Land Ownership: Dakota Land Trust purchases and owns the land
- Home Ownership: Buyer purchases the house
- Lease Agreement: 99-year land lease
- Monthly Lease Payment: $25/month for land
Financial Benefits Example
- Estimated lot cost: $25,000
- Traditional financing (30 years, 3.50% rate): $112.26/month
- DLT lease payment: $25.00/month
- Estimated monthly savings: $87.26
Eligibility
- Income Limit: 80% AMI (Area Median Income)
- 1 person: below $39,550
- 2 person: below $45,200
- 3 person: below $50,850
- 4 person: below $56,500
- Income limits may vary, contact NeighborWorks for current limits
Requirements
- Required: NeighborWorks Homebuyer Education (HBE) course (available online or in-person, free)
Geographic Scope
- South Dakota
Contact Information
- Phone: 605-578-1401
- Email: info@nwdhr.org
- Address: 795 Main Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
How to Apply
Application Process
- Verify eligibility based on household income and household size
- Complete NeighborWorks Homebuyer Education (HBE) course (required)
- Available online or in-person at no charge
- Contact NeighborWorks for current income limits and specific program requirements
- Submit application through NeighborWorks office
Required Materials
- Proof of household income
- Household composition documentation
- Proof of enrollment/completion in HBE course
Contact for Application Details
- Phone: 605-578-1401
- Email: info@nwdhr.org
What Dakota Land Trust actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $30K
- Median grant
- $30K
- By dollars: South Dakota 100%. Top recipient cities: Deadwood, SD.
Example grants
Neighborhood Housing Services · Deadwood, SD
Property sale recon
$30K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Housing
- Affordable housing
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