South Dakota Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
South Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic advancement, housing, or community arts and culture can access funding via U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars like work, home, and play, may be competitive applicants.
US Bancorp Foundation
Creag Foundation Human Services Grants in South Dakota
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in South Dakota can seek support that may also strengthen food access and hunger initiatives. Focused on new approaches to societal issues, Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving nonprofits to submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only funding consideration.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Hunger Relief Grants from DanPaul Foundation
501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, welfare, or food access can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants, including those serving South Dakota. Awards up to US $15,000 fund programs such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, food and nutrition support, refugee enrichment, and related educational or environmental initiatives for children and youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Food Access
Nonprofit and impact-first social enterprises working on scalable food access and hunger solutions in South Dakota and other priority regions can receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support. Grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation help early-stage organizations tackling urgent social and environmental challenges for underserved communities grow and measure their impact.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Food Security Funding from Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology to expand food security or related services for underserved communities in South Dakota and worldwide may be eligible for Global Impact Cash Grants, offering up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, tech-enabled crisis response, education, and economic empowerment initiatives that address significant social problems.
Cisco Systems Foundation
South Dakota Food Access Funding via Hearst Foundation
South Dakota food access and hunger nonprofits can access funding through William Randolph Hearst Foundation for large-scale social service programs addressing poverty and basic needs. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million may request more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or general support, including food banks and food delivery efforts.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
South Dakota Food Access Funding via Labcorp
South Dakota nonprofits addressing food access, health, education, or community needs can seek funding for food pantries, meal programs, healthcare services, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations and equivalent charities with support in its three core areas of health and welfare, education, and community.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations supporting education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children and youth in South Dakota can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are More than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other qualifying entities working within the foundation’s focus areas.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Grants for Charities from Roche
Focused on community development and social impact, accredited charities in countries where Roche operates can seek funding for humanitarian, education, environmental, or arts and culture projects. South Dakota nonprofits working on food access and broader human and social services may be eligible when partnering with a local Roche affiliate and engaging employees or local authorities.
La Roche, Inc.
Food and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing food access, hunger relief, and related health and social services can apply for support from Semnani Family Foundation, which funds work in the U.S. and globally. South Dakota nonprofits addressing food insecurity within broader humanitarian, health, or education programs may be eligible for these flexible grants to aid marginalized communities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Support for Community Food
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on food access, hunger, housing, workforce development, or community development in South Dakota can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs and events. Bank of America Foundation supports initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, address critical needs like hunger and emergency shelter, and strengthen vibrant, inclusive communities across the U.S.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Community Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Valero Energy Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota counties where Valero operates that address basic needs, health care, education, civic projects, or food assistance can apply for support; funding is by invitation only. Valero Energy Foundation focuses its giving on communities near its facilities, including Brookings County, and requires all annual requests be submitted together.
Valero Energy Foundation
South Dakota Human Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty, disability services, disaster relief, or other human and social services in South Dakota and beyond can seek support to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant. With a mission to uplift disadvantaged individuals, Gupta Family Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $250,000 to smaller, non-sectarian organizations, typically 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Support for Community Programs
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, social justice, health, arts, or related community programs, including those in South Dakota, can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust grants up to Up to US $10,000 for projects or general operating support. Organizations addressing food access within these areas may be eligible.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Humanitarian Grants in South Dakota
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
South Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic human needs, poverty, or humanitarian services can access funding through the Hansen Family Foundation; awards range from US $1,000 - US $10,000. Eligible U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% may support children, education, animals, the environment, arts, or related community programs.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can receive more than US $50,000 to create storytelling projects that highlight their preservation, education, or wellness impact, including food and waste management work in South Dakota. Focused on community-centered change, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation invites applicants to share powerful stories of their real-world results.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Food and Agriculture Funding from Farm Credit Services of America
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving South Dakota communities with agriculture education, hunger and nutrition programs, or rural disaster relief and essential services can apply for Working Here Fund grants, with awards up to US $25,000. Grants from Farm Credit Services of America help eligible 501(c)(3) priority applicants expand food access, ag education, and critical rural services in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Farm Credit Services of America, ACA
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can seek project support that may include food access and hunger initiatives in South Dakota. Focused on broad social and environmental impact, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites eligible charities to propose programs that respect people, the environment, and all life.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter may be eligible for support in South Dakota and other areas near TJX locations. The TJX Foundation supports programs for vulnerable families and children, including enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety, for organizations located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for South Dakota Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides South Dakota nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, facilities, and services. IRS-qualified organizations working on museums, cultural programs, education, health facilities, environmental or wildlife protection, or community services may be eligible, including those whose food access or hunger initiatives fit within these broader activities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Food Access
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
South Dakota nonprofits addressing food access and hunger can seek funding for programs like food banks, pantries, and meal services through Ameriprise Financial, which prioritizes volunteer engagement. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations that fit its Meeting Basic Needs focus and demonstrate strong outcomes and financial stability may be competitive.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for South Dakota Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, and related community programs. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help U.S. organizations, including those addressing food access and hunger, with one-year support ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Specialty Crop Funding for Producers from SD DANR
Applications due Mar 23, 2027
State, local, or tribal entities, nonprofits, research and higher education institutions, for-profit businesses, and individual producers in South Dakota can seek funding to enhance specialty crop competitiveness. With a mission to support agriculture, South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources provides up to US $325,000 for projects improving production, marketing, food safety, sustainability, pest control, and research.
South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for South Dakota Hunger Relief
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing food access and hunger in South Dakota communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates can seek project, operating, or capital support to improve life for underserved residents. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S. community-based nonprofits advance economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief alongside food security efforts.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Black Hills Area Community Foundation Grants for South Dakota Food Access
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, churches, religious groups, and government entities improving food access in Rapid City can seek up to US $25,000 to expand regular food services, especially evenings and weekends. Black Hills Area Community Foundation supports equipment, infrastructure, and staffing or volunteer coordination for food programs serving under-resourced areas in South Dakota.
Black Hills Area Community Foundation
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations leading strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award to recognize collaborative solutions to significant social issues. South Dakota nonprofits working on food access and hunger through cross-sector partnerships may be eligible if their work measurably improves communities and serves as a model for others.
Mutual Of America Foundation