South Dakota Grants for Individuals

Grants to USA and Canada students, post-docs, and early career scientists for collaborative environmental research regarding threats to marine resources. Funding is intended for an exchange of information addressing the impacts of ocean acidification on coastal resourc...

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 interpre...

Grants to USA early career investigators affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for clinical and basic research projects related to arthritis and associated autoimmune diseases. Consideration will be given to foundational and clinical studies. Clinical studies...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students in grades six through twelve to participate in a documentary competition. Winners receive cash prizes of up to $5,000. Students create a short documentary video, five to six minutes in length, about issues that im...

Fellowships to USA scholars and graduate students to conduct research related to Jewish studies at an institution in New York City. A wide range of fellowships are available. Fellows will participate in a seminar program, attend and present a paper at cohort meetings, ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group of individuals to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of environmental sustainability. Nominations will be accepted for scientists, urban development experts, economists, energy specialists, pove...

Grants of $60,000 to USA and Canada minority postdoctoral fellows involved in biomedical and medical research for professional development and career enhancement activities. The purpose of the program is to support the postdoctoral experience and training of disadvanta...

Opportunity for USA doctoral students to participate in a research program related to the field of criminal justice. This professional development program enables full-time research assistants to gain valuable applied and practical experience and receive funding for th...

Fellowships of $4,000 to USA medical and dental students for research projects. The purpose of the program is to provide students with a research opportunity during their studies. Eligible projects are focused on topics related to medicine and dentistry and should addr...

Grants to USA researchers partnered with BIPOC arts organizations for research that is important to both partners. Research topics may include equity in the arts and the organizational well-being of BIPOC arts organizations, as well as other related topics. Funding is ...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada pediatricians and medical residents for projects to improve children's health and access to healthcare. The purpose of the grant is to meet the health needs of children with a wide-ranging community a...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and territories high school chemistry teachers to pursue career development opportunities. The goal of the program is to encourage educators to improve their teaching skills and student achievement levels. Eligible uses of funding include:

Opportunity for USA high school juniors and accompanying educators to participate in a leadership development program. Participants will receive mentorship, college guidance support, and funding to implement community benefit projects. Eligible applicants attend public...

Grants to USA IHEs for research projects on the US economy. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for conferences; research at undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels;...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career medical researchers for research projects related to hematologic malignancies. Funding is intended for basic, clinical, and translational research projects that have direct applications to blood cancer. Funds m...

Fellowships to USA graduate students for opportunities to study abroad. Students will study cultures and languages in eligible foreign countries. The purpose of the program is to offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge that will assist them with future governm...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International singers and actors between the ages of 19 and 32 to participate in a musical theater and opera vocal contest. Contestants are encouraged to choose contrasting songs that display stylistic range and repertoire. Contestants ...

Fellowships to USA and territories graduate students in eligible Ph.D. programs for workforce development and training related to marine ecosystems and marine resources. Eligible uses of funding may include fees, tuition, travel, stipend, equipment, and supplies. The g...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $3,000 to South Dakota students at IHEs to pursue STEM degrees. Funding, in the form of stipends, is intended to reward past accomplishments and recognize potential future achievements of both graduate and undergraduate students. Re...

Grants of up to $6,000 to South Dakota graduate students at IHEs for research in the STEM fields. Funding is intended to recognize potential future achievements and reward past accomplishments. The purpose of the program is to advance areas of study that are related to...

Grants to South Dakota undergraduate and graduate students at institutions of higher education for internships related to the STEM fields. Funding, in the form of stipends, is intended to support internships that take place during the summer or during the fall or sprin...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International female researchers for research projects related to cancers that affect women. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Priority will be given to female researchers from underrepresented popula...

Prizes of $5,000, prize of $10,000, and prize of $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams to address the safety of astronauts. Funding is intended to design rescue options that will allow a crewmember to safely evacuate their injured or incapacit...

Grants to USA teams of students at institutions of higher education to develop agriculture solutions that use technologies from the aviation industry. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve the e...

Award of $10,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to recognize significant contributions to health and the quality of healthcare for a broad population of Americans. Eligible nominees must be able to demonstrate that their work has influenced public policy, impro...

Grants to USA MDs and PhDs for research related to psoriatic arthritis. Basic and clinical studies will be considered. Requests will be accepted from investigators associated with a U.S. nonprofit institution. Preference will be given to senior post-doctoral investigat...

Fellowships to USA postgraduate students in eligible fields for programs related to the management of coastal resources. Fellows will participate in a two-year educational training program while receiving wages, health benefits, and relocation and travel support. Fello...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty at educational institutions for research projects in the radiologic sciences. Funding is intended for scientific projects in the pilot or preliminary stages. Applicants must be members of the funding sou...

Grants to USA and Canada early-career faculty at educational institutions for preliminary research projects in radiology. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Eligible uses of funds include salary support and/or other research-related costs....

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada early-career researchers affiliated with educational institutions for research projects related to the radiological sciences. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding ...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty members at IHEs to support academic research in computer science and related fields. The purpose of the program is to support early-career researchers for one year of work on a research project in fields...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while researching and writing groundbreaking stories. Prior to submitting an application, applicants must obtain a commitment letter for publication of the proposed story in a U.S. media outlet. Funding...

Opportunity for USA medical students from eligible backgrounds to participate in clinical rotations or clinical research rotations. Funding is intended for MD and DO students who are interested in pursuing careers in the field of oncology. Eligible applicants are from ...

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for studies in the biology of the aging process. The purpose of the program is to enable new researchers to become established in the field. Projects should be specifically directed towa...

Grants to USA mathematics department faculty members at institutions of higher education for networking, research, and collaboration in the field of mathematics. Funding is intended to support travel expenses, costs related to hosting scholars, general research expense...

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International MD and PhD for research related to Marfan Syndrome or any of the genetic aorta or vascular conditions. The purpose of the program is to pair an emerging researcher with a mentor who can guide them toward pursuing an indepen...

Awards of $5,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding commentary or investigative journalism. Eligible categories of work include newspaper, book, broadcast, magazine, and opinion and analysis. Nominees should demonstrate strong storytelling skills, reportorial ...

Financial assistance to USA livestock producers to mitigate financial losses suffered due to livestock illness. Funding is intended to support applicants facing financial damage from a reduction in milk production following diagnosed illness in their dairy cows. This p...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International junior faculty researchers for research projects related to retinal health. Funding may be used for the following expenses: staff salaries, research supplies, and partial support of the candidate's salary. The purpose of the pro...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral researchers to conduct biomedical research projects. Funding is intended to support fundamental scientific research into the causes, cures, and treatments for cancer and other human diseases. In addition to a f...

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 student teams to participate in a STEM competition. The competition is intended to encourage students to focus on team-based learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The competition encourages students ...

Award of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate activist in recognition of exceptional activities that promote the preservation of freshwater and marine resources. Eligible nominees have championed their cause and garnered peer support throughout...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers at for-profit and nonprofit institutions for research projects on psoriasis. Proposed projects should advance the understanding or treatment of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or related comorbiditie...

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact fa...

Residencies to USA artists to create original artistic work on a nature reserve in Wyoming. The goal of the program is to increase the public's appreciation for and understanding of national parks. Applications are welcome from a variety of creative individuals, includ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with host institutions for research related to psoriasis. Funding is intended to help scientific discoveries transition more quickly into treatments that clearly benefit patients living with psoriasis an...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and postdoctoral investigators for research projects addressing psoriasis. Funding is intended to enable applicants to eventually compete for larger grants and to position themselves to establi...

Fellowship to a USA doctoral candidate for research projects related to disability or retirement. Proposals are encouraged from applicants in all academic disciplines, especially those from underserved or underrepresented backgrounds. The purpose of the program is to i...

Scholarships to USA American Indian and Alaska Native college and high school students to study disciplines related to agriculture, natural resources, and food. Applicants must attend an eligible college or university. In addition to the scholarships, students will als...

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico undergraduate students at IHEs to participate in a summer internship program related to earth sciences. Selected students will receive a cash stipend, accommodations, and transportation support, and gain first-hand research experienc...