How much funding does SMSC Donations & Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for SMSC Donations & Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for SMSC Donations & Grants?

Not funded: Funding:Requests needed within 30 days.

SMSC Donations & Grants

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Foundation Grants for Native Americans Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Only Tribal governments, Native American organizations, and Native American serving schools may apply for grants.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Funding:Requests needed within 30 days
Not eligible: Review Process can take anywhere from 30 Days up to 6 months.
Not eligible: Requests submitted by Parent Volunteers; Request must be submitted by someone in the organization
Not eligible: Second- or Third-party funding and/or funding for redistribution to other organizations
Not eligible: Individual or Personal requests for any purpose (e.g. scholarships, hardship assistance, field trips, beauty pageants)
Not eligible: Racing, Rodeo, Adult sports team sponsorships
Not eligible: Music festival, Film productions or other entertainment venue sponsorships
Not eligible: People to People Ambassador Sponsorships
Not eligible: Foreign travel, or any other individual sponsorships
Not eligible: Start-up costs, Investments, Small business grants
Not eligible: Fundraising through the sale of advertisements
Not eligible: Requests to fund the majority or total cost of a project.

Overview

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.

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.
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.
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

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
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)