Giving Hope Inc. Grant Program

Mission: Provide Funding Through Fun

Vision: Giving Kids Hope

Geographic Scope: Southeastern South Dakota only

Program Purpose

Giving Hope Inc. provides financial support to non-profit organizations throughout local communities to strengthen and nurture families and children. The organization seeks to build long-term relationships with organizations that provide programs benefiting children and families in need.

Funding Focus Areas

Giving Hope Inc. seeks to support non-profit organizations with focus on:

• Creating Opportunities for Special Needs children that may not otherwise exist
• Promoting Safe, Healthy, Nurturing Environments where children can belong
• Offering Educational, Recreational and Mentor Opportunities
• Supporting organizations that provide services to Low Income Communities/Meeting Basic Needs
• Non-profit organizations that align with corporate Mission, Vision and Values (B.I.N.G.O values: Be Present, Invest In Yourself, No Is Not An Option, Give Before We Get, Over Deliver)

Eligibility Requirements

Your organization MUST:

• Be a non-profit with IRS tax-exempt status 501(c)(3)
• Have a primary focus on children and families in need most
• Serve children and families located in Southeastern South Dakota
• Directly work with and/or benefit children (defined as under 18 years old)

Geographic Limitation: Organizations must be located in and serve populations in Southeastern SD

What Giving Hope Inc. Will NOT Fund

• Organizations that do not directly work with and/or benefit children (less than 18 years old)
• Organizations outside of Southeastern SD
• For-profit organizations
• Individuals
• Social or religious clubs
• Government or political organizations
• Public or private schools

Application Timeline

• Application Period: November 1 - December 30 (annually)
• Grant Award Notification/Decline: By January 10
• Grant Distribution: Throughout first Quarter of year following application

Grant Requirements & Restrictions

• Maximum grant amount: $5,000
• Awarded funds must be used for the purpose described in the grant application
• Any changes to the program or event must be approved by Giving Hope Inc.
• A follow-up report on program/event outcome is appreciated one month after completion

Contact Information

• Phone: 605-351-2395 (for grant questions)
• Email: Neil@givinghopesf.org
• Main Phone: 605-332-7311
• Main Email: Info@givinghopesf.org
• Address: 1605 West Burnside Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Grant Application Process

Application Method: Online form or PDF download (email submission to Neil@givinghopesf.org)

Application Steps: 6-step form (16% completion at Step 1)

Required Information

Organization Details:

1. Organization Name
2. Contact Name
3. Contact Phone
4. Contact Email Address
5. Organization Address
6. Copy of State Certificate (for 501(c)(3) status) - Max file size 300 MB
7. County where headquarters located
8. Confirmation that organization is located and serves population in Southeastern SD (Yes/No)

Organizational Focus:

1. Brief description of how organization focuses on children and families in need
2. Category selection (choose one):
   • Creating Opportunities for Special Needs children that may not otherwise exist
   • Promoting Safe, Healthy, Nurturing Environments where children can belong
   • Offering Educational, Recreational and Mentor Opportunities
   • Supporting Residents of Low Income Communities/Meeting Basic Needs

Mission & Population:

1. Detailed description of overall mission and purpose of non-profit organization
2. Primary age group focus (select applicable):
   • Infants-Toddlers
   • Pre-school
   • Elementary
   • Middle School
   • High School
   • Post-Secondary
   • All age children
   • Parents
   • Families
   • Other

Program/Event Details:

1. Specific description of program/event requesting grant
2. Date(s) of event/program
3. Purpose of event/program
4. Description of who will attend
5. How the grant will impact the program or event
6. Grant amount requested (limit up to $5,000)

Marketing & Visibility:

1. Opportunities to help build awareness for Giving Hope Inc. at the program/event (examples: Signage, mention in invitation/press release, mention in event program, Social Media, etc.)

Required Fields

Fields marked with * are required

Submission Method

• Online form on website, OR
• PDF download and email to Neil@givinghopesf.org