Local Partner Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- October 25, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: October
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Local partners (elected officials, business owners, community leaders) who support economic and community development
- Must demonstrate ongoing support and leadership
- Should have strong relationships critical to community vision
- Award: Recognition and celebration of service to communities
Overview
Annual award celebrating local partners who provide critical support and leadership to community development work.
Geographic Scope: Open to any community partnering with Dakota Resources
Focus Areas: Recognition of elected officials, business leaders, and community champions making decisions that impact community futures
Eligibility:
- Local partners (elected officials, business owners, community leaders) who support economic and community development
- Must demonstrate ongoing support and leadership
- Should have strong relationships critical to community vision
Award: Recognition and celebration of service to communities
- Phone: (605) 978-2804
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: dakotaresources.org
How to Apply
Application Process
- Submit application by October 25th
- Awards presented at Thriverr Housing Gathering (November 13th in Deadwood, SD)
- Application available on website
Required Information:
- Nominee name and contact information
- Description of contributions and leadership
- Specific examples of support and impact
- Nominator information and relationship to nominee
- Community/organization details
What Dakota Resources actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
Dakota Resources reported $3,040 in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $275K
- Median grant
- $275K
- By dollars: South Dakota 100%. Top recipient cities: Eagle Butte, SD.
Example grants
Akiptan Inc · Eagle Butte, SD
To be used for community development financing in south dakota
$275K
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