SMSC Donations & Grants

SMSC Donations & Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Summary

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community offers various funding opportunities, including non-cash donations, mini-grants, and larger grants aimed at supporting Tribal governments and Native American organizations. Eligible applicants can apply once per fiscal year for monetary support, with a focus on cultural programming, economic development, and health initiatives. Applications are restricted to specific entities, ensuring targeted assistance to strengthen community projects and foster sustainable growth.

Overview

The Dakota Value of Sharing Types of Funding Available Non-Cash Donations Non-cash donations include items such as AEDs, silent auction packages and in-kind items. All organizations can apply for this category Donations (other organizations may call it a mini grant or grant) Monetary Funding but on the smaller scale, such as Sponsorships, Project Specific items, not capital projects. Funding is awarded to an organization in one payment. All organizations can apply for this category. Grants Monetary Funding for larger projects, such as capital projects, economic construction projects, etc. Funding released on a payment schedule over several months to a couple years Only Tribal Governments, Native American Organizations, and Native American Serving Schools may apply. Each organization is eligible to submit only one (1) request for monetary and one non-cash per fiscal year (oct-sept). The system will not allow you to resubmit once your application has been awarded or denied. Types of requests that may be considered for funding Cultural Programming & SupportProgram / Project Support Economic Development / InfrastructureEducational Program Support Environmental & SustainabilityEquipment (Computers, IT, etc.)General Program SupportHealth & Wellness Programming & Support Holiday SupportSponsorships (Events, Conference, Gala, Golf, Etc.)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only Tribal governments, Native American organizations, and Native American serving schools may apply for grants.

Ineligibility

The following are examples of requests that the SMSC will not consider funding:Requests needed within 30 days. Review Process can take anywhere from 30 Days up to 6 months. Requests submitted by Parent Volunteers; Request must be submitted by someone in the organization Second- or Third-party funding and/or funding for redistribution to other organizations Individual or Personal requests for any purpose (e.g. scholarships, hardship assistance, field trips, beauty pageants) Racing, Rodeo, Adult sports team sponsorships Music festival, Film productions or other entertainment venue sponsorships People to People Ambassador Sponsorships Foreign travel, or any other individual sponsorships Start-up costs, Investments, Small business grants Fundraising through the sale of advertisements Requests to fund the majority or total cost of a project. Diversification of funding is required for a request Stipends, Salary/Hourly Pay, Administrative and Benefits costs (Any pay that would directly go to a person) Rent, Utilities, Internet and Phone Services Travel Expenses, Hotel, Gas/Mileage Requests Operating, Overhead Costs Feasibility, Consulting or Contractual fees Alcohol related events (ie. Wine Tasting Fundraiser) Political Groups or Organizations Religious Groups or Organizations, Missionary Trips Finders' fees