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Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, civic affairs, arts and culture, health, and human services.

Grants of up to $2,500 to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for crisis planning and public safety improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-oriented projects. Eligible applicants serve the Greate

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local charm and appeal, improve public spaces, and expand existing beautification initiatives. All funded projects must be

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota and South Dakota organizations and groups in eligible locations to support school projects. Funding may be used for activities, events, and purchases such as art supplies for the classroom, math tools, independent reading materials for

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota and South Dakota organizations and groups in eligible locations for community betterment activities. Funding is intended to support projects and events such as town festivals, community gardens, park upgrades, and other activities tha

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota and South Dakota organizations and groups in eligible locations for initiatives to increase safety for local residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including outreach events for youth and funding for fire and pol

Grants to Minnesota and South Dakota organizations and groups in eligible locations for educational projects related to the field of agriculture. Funding is intended to support activities and events conducted by organizations that include, but are not limited to, 4-H c

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individual property owners to interpret and protect historic sites and structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, restoration, and interpret

Grants to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Native-led qualifying nonprofit organizations for capacity building activities. Funding is intended to assist in the development of both emerging and more established organizations that serve tribal communities. The pu

Contract for services to a South Dakota coalition for substance use prevention services in eligible locations. Funding may also be used for mental health services. All funded programs must be evidence-based and must support a spectrum of services. Applicants should be l

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and