Giving Hope Inc. Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
December 30, 2026
95 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Giving Hope Inc. Grant Program
Funder: Giving Hope Inc. (Giving Hope Bingo), Sioux Falls, SD
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 schoolsApplication Timeline
* Application Period: November 1 - December 30 (annually) * Grant Award Notification/Decline: By January 10 * Grant Distribution: Throughout first Quarter of year following applicationGrant 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 completionContact 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 57104How to Apply
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:
9. Brief description of how organization focuses on children and families in need
10. 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:
11. Detailed description of overall mission and purpose of non-profit organization
12. 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:
13. Specific description of program/event requesting grant
14. Date(s) of event/program
15. Purpose of event/program
16. Description of who will attend
17. How the grant will impact the program or event
18. Grant amount requested (limit up to $5,000)
Marketing & Visibility:
19. 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 requiredSubmission Method
* Online form on website, OR * PDF download and email to Neil@givinghopesf.orgWhat Giving Hope Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $21K
- Median grant
- $21K
- By dollars: South Dakota 100%. Top recipient cities: Sioux Falls, SD.
Example grants
Make-A-Wish Foundation · Sioux Falls, SD
$21K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
Youth Council Grants
Vermont Afterschool Inc
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
October 13, 2026
Aaron Joel Smith Memorial Youth Volunteer Scholarship
United Way of the Plains Inc
Amount
$25,000, $15,000, $10,000
Deadline
October 13, 2026
You & Me Community Grant
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Amount
Up to $1,000 (individual applicants) or $2,500 (group projects)
Deadline
October 14, 2026
Spring Fair Market Animal Scholarship
Los Charros Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Northfield Shares Competitive Grants Program
Northfield Shares
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 15, 2026
William Swanston Charitable Fund Grant (Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley)
Community Foundation of the
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Ready to apply for Giving Hope Inc. Grant Program?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.