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Grants for South Dakota Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,439 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in South Dakota. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Rescue or Care for Anim...

Deadline: 08/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs dedicated to caring for or rescuing animals. Funding is also intended for initiatives that raise awareness about animal treatment. Eligible uses of funds include educational programs, ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 204966

Opportunity for a USA Puppetry Company or Puppeteer to Join a Residency Program

Deadline: 08/09/26

Opportunity for a USA puppetry company or puppeteer to join a residency program. In addition to the program, which covers room and board, the resident will also receive a $7,500 grant. The program and funding are intended to provide the necessary space and support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222232

In-Kind Grants of Marketing Services to Nevada Nonprofits

Deadline: 08/10/26

In-kind grants of marketing services to Nevada nonprofit organizations. Funding is intended to enhance the impact that organizations have on the community. Past grants have supported organizations that address a range of community needs, including education, anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 188335

Grants to USA Housing Authorities and Agencies for Systems to Address Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to USA housing authorities and government and tribal agencies to create or improve systems to address youth homelessness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for data collection, the est...

GrantWatch ID#: 211864

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Developing Meat Alternatives

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, companies, and research organizations for developing meat alternatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the priority areas of flavorful fat alternatives, protein ingredients, egg reduction or replacement, and mim...

GrantWatch ID#: 230154

Cooperative Agreement with a USA Entity to Establish an Academic Intervention Center

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement with a USA educational agency, Tribe, nonprofit organization, or for-profit organization to establish an academic intervention center. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the implementation of liter...

GrantWatch ID#: 230187

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Address the Education of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA educational agency, IHE, for-profit, Tribe, or nonprofit organization to address the education of children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230290

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit to Increase Foster Home Capacity

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to assist states in increasing foster home capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide the data, training, and technica...

GrantWatch ID#: 231238

Grants to USA HBCUs and other MSIs for Research on Plasma Science

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to USA Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and other Minority Serving Institutions for research on plasma science. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that address...

GrantWatch ID#: 212692

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies to Research Medical Research Partner Engagement

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/11/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research projects focused on the engagement of partners in medical research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. This opportunity is focused ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207669

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators to Develop Educational Systems Research...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to plan large-scale studies on developing equitable educational systems. Applicants must submit an Intent to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208685

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Analyze Prostate Cancer Data Sets

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research projects analyzing data sets related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214948

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for early-career research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214949

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Innovative Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214952

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Prostate Cancer Research Mentorships

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research mentorship programs related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 214954

Grants to USA Tribes and Microenterprise Development Organizations for T&TA

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and microenterprise development organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 231460

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for STEM Initiatives for Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/14/27 Conference Date: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and universities for STEM initiatives serving women and girls. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to the full application. The purpose of funding is to promote equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175529

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grants to USA Investigators for Patient-Focused Research on Rare Diseases And/Or Disabilities

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA investigators for research projects focused on people with rare diseases and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for research addressing health system and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 228514

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Training and Educational Projects Related to Journalism

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for training and educational initiatives related to the field of journalism. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of ethics, education, professional development, diversity, freedom of information, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230130

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Light Rail S...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research light rail systems. The goal of the contract is to explore emerging technologies in the field, particularly those related to automation. The contractor will gather information to dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 231356

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Health-Related Research

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research projects on a wide range of health-related topics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Special emphasis is placed on stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 201364

Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Environmental Conservation Programs

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve animal populations and their nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 157001

Grants to Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs, and schools to benefit communities in eligible regions. Grant funding may be requested for programs, equipment, facilities improvements, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176841

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Exchange Programs with Germany

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to coordinate student and young professional foreign exchange opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The opportunity is intended to strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 183634

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Evaluate Crime Victim Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and Tribes for research on services provided to victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 193867

Grants to USA Organizations for Research to Effect Positive Social Change

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified organizations for sociology research projects with the potential to promote social change. Funding is intended for projects with a focus on improving systems and ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 204312

Grant to a USA Nonprofit, Tribe, or IHE for Programs Addressing Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization, tribal entity, or IHE to address youth homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and build the capacity of runaway and homeless youth and other youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 208802

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet the needs of individuals with low food security. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support organizations that increase acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 216754

Grants to USA Law-Related Entities to Promote Professional Development and Education in the Fi...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA law-related entities to promote professional development and education in the field of law. Funding is intended to support projects related to trust and estate law. Previous grantees include universities, institutes, law centers, and law school clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 219899

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Alzheimer's and Dementia Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with eligible institutions for research related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 226304

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Young Researchers for Alzheimer's Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research to advance understanding of Alzheimer's Disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226305

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Clinician Scientists for Alzheimer's Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career clinician scientists to support research on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of research to...

GrantWatch ID#: 226306

Grants to USA Agricultural Trade Nonprofits and State Agencies for Overseas Marketing Expenses

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations and state agencies to offset the cost of overseas agricultural marketing expenses. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230110

Grants to USA Agricultural Trade Nonprofits to Facilitate the Export of US Agricultural Produc...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations to facilitate the export of US agricultural products. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 230129

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Pursue New International Agricultural Marketi...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230131

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Address Threats to US Specialty Crop Exports

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230133

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Attract Foreign Agricultural Interest

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 230137

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Cultural Resource Management Activities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and government agencies in multiple states to manage cultural, archaeological, and paleontological resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 230144

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Earthquake Damage Mitigation Activities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and IHEs for earthquake damage mitigation activities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for developing and implementing strategies to diminish the risks of earthquake d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231253

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Protect Individual Liberty and Promote Faithfulness to the Constit...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect individual liberty and promote faithfulness to the Constitution. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Program focus areas include constitutional order, civil society, infor...

GrantWatch ID#: 129758

Grants to USA Fire Departments for Training, Technology, and Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA fire departments to enhance operations. Funding may be used for training, technology, and equipment. Eligible applicants include both paid and volunteer departments. The goal of the funding program is to help saves the lives of firef...

GrantWatch ID#: 167712

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, units of government, and educational institutions for community benefit initiatives. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life f...

GrantWatch ID#: 178527

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Libraries to Purchase Books for Mobile Libraries

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth f...

GrantWatch ID#: 180779

Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation...

Deadline: 08/15/26

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with p...

GrantWatch ID#: 188428

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Nonprofits and Businesses

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international early-stage nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability and social impact in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221293

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, NGO’s, and Emergency Relief Organizations...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, NGO’s, and emergency relief organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to address worldwide concerns. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: resource manageme...

GrantWatch ID#: 222188

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Financial Literacy and Housing Programs

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for financial literacy and housing programs. Funding is intended to positively impact the communities where the funding source operates. Programs should specifically focus on giving families financial tools and knowledge to ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 222201
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