Best Grants for Jewish Nonprofits in South Dakota

Jewish nonprofits and organizations serving young people with disabilities can apply for Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Kirschner Trusts grants, including those based in South Dakota. Awards up to US $40,000 support programs tied to Judaism, Jewish culture, and related youth, health, education, and human services priorities important to the Kirschner family.

Jewish communal professionals ages 26–36 working full-time for 501(c)(3) or registered charity Jewish organizations in South Dakota and across North America can apply for the Wexner Davidson Fellowship, a three-year leadership and Jewish learning program. Fellows receive institutes, coaching, personalized Jewish study, professional development funds, and access to a global alumni network.

South Dakota Jewish nonprofits and community groups with innovative, charitable projects can access funding through the I Could Do Great Things Foundation to turn concrete ideas into reality. Individuals, businesses, and organizations proposing fresh approaches in education, community, or Jewish causes may be eligible; operating overhead and profit-making ventures are not supported.

Jewish nonprofits and related 501(c)(3) public charities working on Judaism or Jewish culture, including those serving South Dakota, can apply for Zera Foundation support to improve quality and equality of life. Grants prioritize Oregon-based efforts addressing poverty, youth, animals, and Jewish-based organizations, especially new, volunteer-leveraged direct service programs.

Jewish 501(c)(3) organizations working on Jewish life, culture, or community welfare in the U.S., including South Dakota, can apply for funding that supports Jewish programs and related community needs. Focused on preserving Jewish life and nurturing children, the Lillian and Larry Goodman Foundation also backs efforts around food security and mental health/substance abuse.

Grants from Covenant Foundation help South Dakota Jewish nonprofits develop innovative Jewish education and culture programs in North America, with awards up to US $35,000. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt organizations such as day schools, congregational schools, JCCs, camps, museums, and other agencies advancing creative, adaptable approaches to Jewish learning.

Nonprofit organizations working within the Jewish community to advance women’s and girls’ leadership and gender equity, including those in South Dakota, can seek multi-year program or unrestricted support from the Hadassah Foundation, with awards up to US $80,000. With a mission to strengthen women and girls, it prioritizes leadership advancement and addressing challenges like financial security, safety, and rights.

Nonprofits and educational institutions in South Dakota working on Holocaust education, anti-hate initiatives, or interfaith dialogue can apply for support from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Grants from the Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute may benefit projects that explore Holocaust history, address antisemitism and discrimination, or foster understanding across diverse communities.

Jewish-focused 501(c)(3) public charities in South Dakota or with a fiscal sponsor may apply for the Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund’s Jewish Community support to enhance Jewish life and safety. Eligible projects include combating antisemitism, experiential Jewish programming, and engaging Jewish communities in issues like climate change, voting access, gun violence prevention, and reproductive rights, especially with national reach.

Jewish and other registered nonprofits addressing Judaism and Jewish culture in South Dakota may be eligible for funding to meet social and spiritual needs. Grants from Charles H. Revson Foundation help organizations in Israel, the U.S., and potentially South Dakota advance civic engagement, urban planning pipelines, and multi-faith community chaplaincy within Jewish life contexts.

Jewish and secular organizations serving Akko & Matte Asher in Israel or the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys may be eligible for program or capital support, including multi-year projects. With a mission to advance Jewish life and community, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation provides grants of US $1,500 - US $22,000 that may benefit Jewish-focused nonprofits, including those connected to South Dakota.

US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children through youth development, mentorship, or education programs can apply for Kars4Kids’ small grants; awards US $5,000 for original, secular programming. South Dakota Jewish nonprofits with child-focused, non-religious services may be eligible if their primary mission is supporting America’s children.

Scholars engaged in graduate, post-doctoral, or independent research on Jewish history or culture can apply for American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee fellowships, awarding US $2,500 to support work in the JDC Archives. Applicants from South Dakota whose projects use these archival collections may be eligible and must present their findings publicly.

Jewish and other 501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota working on education, care for the sick or aged, human services, or Israel-related support may be eligible for funding, with some grants at US $10,000 - US $25,000. The Harry Kramer Memorial Fund supports U.S. charities, including those significantly backed by religious organizations and those serving the people of Israel.

Jewish nonprofits and related organizations in South Dakota working in education, children’s welfare, medical care or research, or Jewish philanthropic endeavors may be eligible for support; grants are by invitation only. South Dakota Jewish organizations can access funding through Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation by first submitting a brief online Preliminary Inquiry, subject to timing and returning-grantee rules.

Jewish teens in grades 8–12 can receive up to US $500 to reduce tuition costs for their first multi-day Jewish youth program. Focused on Jewish teen engagement, Jewish United Fund invites eligible Chicago-area participants in retreats, conventions, Shabbatons, or qualifying summer programs to apply; South Dakota Jewish nonprofits may note this as a model for youth access funding.

South Dakota Jewish communal professionals seeking intensive leadership development can access funding through the Wexner Family Charitable Fund’s Field Fellowship, which offers approximately US $5,000 annually for customized professional growth. Eligible applicants work full-time for a North American Jewish organization and join a three-year cohort with institutes, coaching, Jewish learning, and a broad alumni network.

With a mission to support Jewish education, Jewish Community Foundation provides South Dakota Jewish students emulating Colonel David Marcus’s ideals with scholarship assistance for post-high school study. Priority goes to those planning to attend a U.S. military academy or military program, covering eligible tuition, program costs, room and board, books, and supplies.

Students who are children or grandchildren of Jewish War Veterans Post 126 members can receive scholarship funding for undergraduate or career education from the Jewish Community Foundation. Awards support tuition, books, and room and board at colleges, universities, or vocational, technical, business, or arts schools; South Dakota Jewish students connected to JWV Post 126 may be eligible.

The Seymour Siegel Youth Achievement Award, offered by the Jewish Community Foundation, provides financial support for high school students pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training. Open to applicants of the Jewish faith, this award prioritizes those from single-parent households, orphans, or foster children. Interested candidates must submit a personal narrative detailing their qualifications. The foundation, established in 1979, is a leading community resource in South Jersey, managing over $35 million in assets.

The Patrice Faye Cohen Memorial Scholarship Award supports high school women from Southern New Jersey who are pursuing college education with a focus on entrepreneurship. Established in memory of Patrice Faye Cohen, a successful business owner, this scholarship aims to empower women to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Eligible candidates must demonstrate a commitment to their studies and entrepreneurial aspirations, with financial support available for tuition and related expenses.

The Mildred Soefer Scholarship Fund Award offers financial support to Jewish students from Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester Counties who are pursuing higher education or vocational training. Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship may cover tuition, books, and living expenses. This fund aims to foster educational growth within the community and encourages applicants to apply for multiple awards they may qualify for.

JFS–David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship

The JFS–David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship, established by Dr. Robert Rubenstein and Marie Raftery, honors the memory of Dr. Robert’s son, David. The program provides financial support to students from San Diego’s Jewish community pursuing college or vocational education, and encourages them to cultivate intellectual curiosity, reflect on Jewish values, and give back to their community.

Scholarships of up to $10,000 will be awarded based on academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.

Students are eligible to receive up to a total of four (4) years of JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship funding, and the funding years do not have to be consecutive. Scholarships are made on a year-to-year basis and are not automatically renewed. Scholarship recipients must submit a new application and the required documentation in compliance with the application deadlines, stated herein, for each year that they seek funding.

Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the academic institution the student is attending solely for use toward qualifying academic expenses, including tuition, school-provided housing, books, school fees, or required academic supplies/equipment. Should the recipient not matriculate college by the date listed in the award, he or she agrees to forfeit the scholarship award.

JFO Music & Cultural Arts Programs

This scholarship opportunity is available year-round.

The current program requirements include the following:

• Scholarships are awarded on a financial-need basis.
• Scholarships are available only to Jewish residents of the Omaha metropolitan area.

The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund

The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a Princeton, New Jersey-based endowment fund providing grants to individuals, young adults who volunteer or intern for progressive social action projects or programs in an area of their interest and commitment. The Amy Adina Fund also sponsors a lecture each year on a relevant and timely topic related to its educational mission.

The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund was started in 1987 one year after Amy Adina, 20, died suddenly while a student and activist at Rutgers University. It is a realization of her family and her communities’ desire to celebrate her life, to fulfill her dreams and her potential. Since its inception, almost 1,500 grants have been awarded for work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States—nearly $1,000,000 in total. The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

About Our Grants

Small grants (depending on length of service), are awarded to as many applicants as possible rather than giving larger amounts to fewer individuals. The number of awards has grown each year thanks to annual contributions as well as to gifts sent to the Fund to honor special occasions and life cycle events.

About NIF

Advancing Equality for All Israelis

The New Israel Fund (NIF) helps Israel live up to its founders’ vision of a society that ensures complete equality to all its inhabitants. Our aim is to advance liberal democracy, including freedom of speech and minority rights, and to fight the inequality, injustice and extremism that diminish Israel.

From Israel’s first rape crisis centers, to fighting discrimination, NIF-funded organizations have driven positive social change and furthered justice and equality. NIF has provided over $350 million to more than 950 organizations since our inception in 1979.

Naomi Chazan Global Activism Fellowship

Want to travel to Israel/Palestine while advancing equality, democracy, and peace for all?

The New Israel Fund’s Naomi Chazan Global Activism Fellowship offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit Israel/Palestine, meet frontline Israeli and Palestinian activists, and learn about issues of war, peace, and inequality by seeing the reality on the ground. 

Fellows will visit Israel/Palestine on November 3-10, 2026.

This trip is a great opportunity to learn alongside peers and friends (ages 21 – 35). NIF is based on the simple idea that those of us who share a commitment to Israel/Palestine and to progressive values can join together to work for equality, freedom, and human rights. You will join a cohort of participants from the U.S. and Canada building relationships across borders to be sustained for years to come.

Following the trip, participants are expected to organize at least two NIF events in their home communities, with support from NIF staff. These events could look like a report-back highlighting the participants’ learnings from the trip, educational programs featuring NIF grantees/partners, or something else entirely that is tailored to the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs of the fellow’s communities.

The program is subsidized by generous donors in the NIF community. All “on-the-ground” costs—your hotel accommodation and almost all meals—will be covered by NIF. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own airfare and travel/health insurance. If the cost of airfare is a barrier for you, please apply anyway. Limited airfare subsidies may be available.

Building a global community of creative problem solvers, effective collaborators, and empathetic individuals through theatre

Our Mission and Goals

The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) is the philanthropic arm of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA).

ETF advances the field of educational theatre by broadening representation and increasing access for all. ETF’s programs aim to support students, educators and the field at large by realizing three strategic goals:

• Subsidizing new, emerging, and underserved student theatre programs;
• Creating paths for theatre educators to develop new skills; and
• Commissioning research to showcase the value of a theatre education.

Grants for Educators & Theatre Programs

A core piece of the Educational Theatre Foundation’s work is supporting theatre educators and theatre programs directly. We do this through a series of production and educator grants available to both members of EdTA as well as non-members.

For EdTA Members

Production Grants are offered in collaboration with the rights holders for specific plays and musicals or for initiative-based productions that build community.

Production Grants

Show-specific financial assistance for educational theatre programs

Fiddler on the Roof Grant

The Fiddler on the Roof Grant covers performance royalties and support resources for middle or high school Thespian troupes to perform Fiddler on the Roof or Fiddler on the Roof JR. through Music Theatre International. Funders Helene and Edward Cole created the grant to help educate students and communities about Jewish heritage and culture.