First Fidelity Bank & Tripp County Community Foundation Grant

First Fidelity Bank & Tripp County Community Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Summary

Overview

Note: The Board will consider applications bi-annually, in the spring and fall. South Dakota Community Foundation As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day. Grants The South Dakota Community Foundation offers an array of grants to help state nonprofits realize their dreams and continue investing in their communities. First Fidelity Bank & Tripp County Community Foundation Grant The First Fidelity Bank/Tripp County Community Foundation operates under the guidelines of the South Dakota Community Foundation and was set up to encourage philanthropy in Tripp County. The following criteria are areas of importance to the Tripp County Community Foundation in awarding grants in Tripp County. Volunteerism: Projects that involve significant and continuous volunteer support will be considered more favorably over projects with paid staff.Matching Funds: The Tripp County Community Foundation should not be the sole source of financial support for any project and may make awards contingent on proof that there are other sources of funding. The grant may also be in the form of a challenge to be met dollar-for-dollar by other sources.Non-Discrimination: Applications from organizations offering services exclusively to one gender, age group or race will be closely scrutinized for discriminatory practices. Funding will be based on the needs of the individuals being served.Fund Distribution: Grants will be awarded by the Tripp County Community Foundation Board of Directors based on their evaluation of the applications that are submitted.Seed Grants: Start-up funds will be looked upon favorably if there is supporting evidence indicating a need for the project, support for the project, and ongoing probability of its success.Technical Assistance: Consultants will be funded if they are integrally related to accomplishing the project’s objectives.Public vs. Private: The Tripp County Community Foundation Board of Directors will concentrate on funding public, nonprofit organizations, but not to the exclusion of organizations that meet the grant guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be located in the Tripp County Area.