South Dakota Grants
Last updated October 12, 2026
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| BHACF Capacity Building Grant Black Hills Area Community Foundation · Foundation ~March · $10K The Black Hills Area Community Foundation awards Capacity Building Grants of $10,000 in one annual spring round (opens February 1, closes March 15) to Black Hills-region nonprofits; funds support strategic planning, marketing, staff/board… | |
| Community Access Grants DOT Economic Dev Grants · State Jul 15, 2027 · Up to $60M State funds for towns with less than 5,000 population for construction or reconstruction of major streets (Main Street, roads to elevators, schools, hospitals, etc.). | |
| South Dakota Habitat Conservation Fund Game Fish & Parks Grants · State Not published · Varies Provides permanent funding source for habitat work, established through the South Dakota Community Foundation in November 2014. | |
| Shooting Range Grant Program Game Fish & Parks Grants · State Not published · Varies Competitive grant program that assists with funding for non-profit organizations or agencies to establish, upgrade, expand, or improve public firearms and archery shooting ranges in South Dakota. | |
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies State Revolving Fund program providing low-interest loans and grants for wastewater and water quality infrastructure projects. Includes Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding. | |
| Federal Tax Incentive - 20% Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Historical Society Funding · State Not published · Varies 20% tax credit on certified expenditures when an income-producing historic structure is rehabilitated for new use. | |
| Federal Tax Incentive (20% Historic Rehabilitation Credit) Historical Society Funding · State Not published · 20% tax credit on certified expenditures Federal tax incentive providing a 20% tax credit on certified expenditures when an income-producing historic structure is rehabilitated for new use. Requires National Park Service certification. | |
| State Property Tax Moratorium Historical Society Funding · State Not published · Varies 8-year moratorium on property tax assessment of certified improvements. Available to properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or State Register of Historic Places. | |
| State Revolving Fund Program - Drinking Water Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies State Revolving Fund (SRF) program providing low-interest loans for drinking water infrastructure projects. Includes Build America, Buy America Act compliance options. | |
| Walk-In Area Program (WIA) Game Fish & Parks Grants · State Not published · Varies Works to maintain South Dakota's rich hunting heritage by providing public hunting access to privately owned lands that contain valuable wildlife habitat. | |
| Habitat Pays Game Fish & Parks Grants · State Not published · Varies Helps South Dakota landowners develop and fund wildlife habitat where it makes the most sense. Recognizes farmers and ranchers' stewardship in maintaining hunting and fishing opportunities. | |
| Small Community Planning Grant Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies Planning grant for small communities seeking to develop water and waste infrastructure projects. Application form available. | |
| Interim Grants Arts Council Grants · State Not published · $100K Funding for special arts projects or unexpected opportunities. Organizations can receive up to 50% of costs with a maximum of $1,000 and require a match. | |
| Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies State revolving loan fund for drinking water infrastructure projects. Provides low-interest financing for water system improvements and maintenance. | |
| Western Legacy Foundation Scholarship Program Black Hills Stock Show Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $6K The foundation offers, at minimum, 16 scholarships annually in 6 categories for an annual outlay of $60,000: Milo Rypkema Memorial ($6,000, paid over 3 years), Category I (five $5,000, paid over 2 years), and Categories II-V (multiple… | |
| Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies State revolving fund program providing low-interest loans for drinking water infrastructure projects. Includes Build America Better Act (BIL) funding. | |
| Federal Tax Incentive for Historic Preservation Historical Society Funding · State Not published · 20% tax credit on certified expenditures Federal tax incentive providing a 20% tax credit on certified expenditures when an income-producing historic structure is rehabilitated for new use. Administered through the National Park Service. | |
| Federal Tax Incentive (Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit) Historical Society Funding · State Not published · 20% tax credit on certified expenditures Federal tax incentive program providing a 20% tax credit on certified expenditures when an income-producing historic structure is rehabilitated for new use. Applicants must work through the National Park Service (NPS) for certification. | |
| Petroleum Release Compensation Fund Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies Assisting in the cleanup of certain petroleum releases and determining the amount of reimbursement due to responsible parties for corrective actions. | |
| Controlled Hunting Access Program (CHAP) Game Fish & Parks Grants · State Not published · Varies Cooperative effort between private landowners and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. | |
| Small Water Facilities Funding Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies Dedicated funding program for small water facility projects. Application available through the Water & Waste Funding program. | |
| State Revolving Fund Program - Clean Water Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies State Revolving Fund (SRF) program providing low-interest loans for clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Includes Build America, Buy America Act compliance options. | |
| Drinking Water Funding Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies Grants and low-interest loans available for improving and maintaining drinking water infrastructure throughout South Dakota. Administered by the Division of Financial and Technical Assistance under the Board of Water and Natural Resources. | |
| Watershed Restoration Funding Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies Funds provided to manage the state's nonpoint source (NPS) program projects that identify and address NPS pollution problems. |
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About grants in South Dakota
South Dakota supports organizations through the South Dakota Arts Council, the Department of Education, the South Dakota Housing Development Authority, and the Governor's Office of Economic Development. The state's philanthropic sector is anchored by the statewide South Dakota Community Foundation and major regional funders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What state grants are available in South Dakota?
Key South Dakota agencies include the South Dakota Arts Council for arts and culture, the Department of Education for schools, the South Dakota Housing Development Authority for affordable housing, and the Governor's Office of Economic Development for business and community programs.
What foundations serve South Dakota?
South Dakota's leading funders include the statewide South Dakota Community Foundation, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, and the regional Bush Foundation, which together support nonprofits across the state.
Are there grants for rural South Dakota communities?
Yes. The South Dakota Community Foundation partners with more than 85 local communities, and rural organizations can also access the Governor's Office of Economic Development programs, USDA Rural Development funding, and the Bush Foundation's regional grants.
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