State grantSouth Dakota
Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) Program
Offered by Sdcommunityfoundation
Found automatically on sdcommunityfoundation.org/grants/beyond-idea-grants. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Public nonprofits or applicants with a verified fiscal sponsor, benefiting South Dakota communities.
- How much
- $5,000 – $100,000Up to $50,000 per year for developing ideas and up to $100,000 per year for testing and spreading ideas; overall range $5,000–$100,000 per year.
- By when
- Dates in application portal (2026 with grant awards)Opens June 1, 2025
Checked Oct 20, 2026
About this grant
The South Dakota Community Foundation's Beyond Idea Grant Program supports community-based problem solving in South Dakota, funding innovative projects and ongoing projects that develop, test, and spread ideas making the region better for everyone. In partnership with the Bush Foundation, the program awards $1.2 million annually for six years to eligible nonprofits, with individual grants ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 per year.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Applicants must be a public, nonprofit organization as defined by IRS Publication 78, or work with a verified fiscal sponsor. All grants must benefit communities in South Dakota. The program does not fund political campaigns, discriminatory practices, personal gain, operating expenses for governmental entities, loans, or construction/brick-and-mortar projects.
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