CHS Foundation Support for Ag Education
Agricultural education and youth leadership programs in South Dakota and other eligible states can access funding to support ag education, leadership development, and career training. Grants from CHS Foundation help organizations build a diverse talent pipeline for agriculture and promote understanding of the agricultural cooperative business model, including initiatives that may intersect with renewable and sustainable energy in ag contexts.
CHS Foundation
South Dakota Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
South Dakota nonprofits advancing economic opportunity, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding through US Bancorp Foundation to support programs that strengthen local communities. 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars like work, home, and play, may be competitive for this national Community Possible Grant Program.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Community Services Grants in South Dakota
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Dakota that support children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for community program funding; awards are monetary only. Grants from Costco Foundation help programs serving children, families, and vulnerable populations, which may benefit organizations whose renewable energy work supports community health or educational outcomes.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in South Dakota
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in South Dakota may be eligible for invitation-only support from Creag Foundation. Focused on new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues, this private foundation invites letters of inquiry from organizations that have held tax-exempt status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
501(c)(3) organizations worldwide, including those in South Dakota, can apply for Dan Paul Foundation grants up to US $15,000 to support youth health, education, development, and welfare programs. Projects may include child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and related youth-focused initiatives that match the foundation’s mission.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience, including those in South Dakota, can seek Global Impact Cash Grants to scale innovative programs for underserved communities. Cisco Systems Foundation supports early-stage, tech-enabled solutions that expand access, build skills, and strengthen community resilience worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
South Dakota educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can access funding through State Farm Companies Foundation for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Projects like disaster preparedness, home and auto safety, workforce training, STEM education, and neighborhood revitalization may be eligible, including efforts that complement local renewable or sustainable energy work.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in South Dakota
South Dakota cultural nonprofits running arts, science, or STEAM programs for broad U.S. audiences can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation; awards more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Organizations must be U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s with audited expenses above $2 million and strong, sustainable impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
South Dakota Social Service Funding via Hearst Foundation
South Dakota nonprofits providing direct social services that reduce chronic poverty and build economic independence may be eligible for Hearst Foundation support. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation offers program, capital, and general operating grants over US $100,000 to well-established U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations, including those integrating renewable or sustainable energy into broader economic development or sustainability efforts.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations supporting education, child health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible entities in the U.S., India, or South Africa, including those in South Dakota, may benefit if their work aligns with the foundation’s mission and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Science Grants for Charities from Roche
Charitable organizations in South Dakota and worldwide can seek funding for humanitarian, science education, community development, environmental projects, and contemporary arts initiatives. Focused on impactful, sustainable programs, Roche invites accredited charities to propose innovative projects that may engage Roche expertise, logistics, and employees in cultural, educational, social, or disaster relief activities.
La Roche, Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Renewable Energy
With a mission to support charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides South Dakota nonprofits with funding that can include renewable or sustainable energy initiatives. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations using grant funds within the U.S., with strong management and broad, meaningful impact on their communities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank Of America Foundation Support for Communities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion may be eligible for sponsorships in South Dakota and nationwide. Bank Of America Charitable Foundation supports initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and emergency shelter, and strengthen the economic, social, and cultural life of communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
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 can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants, including those serving South Dakota. With a mission to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, the foundation provides US $5,000 - US $250,000 to smaller, non-sectarian organizations operating in eligible countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Agricultural Education Funding from CHS Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Teachers and school administrators in rural South Dakota and other CHS trade territory states can seek up to US $50,000 to launch experiential agricultural education projects. Grants from CHS Foundation help schools create hands-on ag learning that builds rural youth awareness of agriculture, which may complement renewable or sustainable energy topics in the curriculum.
CHS Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Energy Grants in South Dakota
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
South Dakota 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on renewable or sustainable energy projects can access funding through the Hansen Family Foundation for programs that advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 support U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% whose work fits the foundation’s mission and causes.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits working in areas like renewable and sustainable energy, conservation, education, or wellness can seek storytelling support to showcase their impact. Focused on preservation, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation invites South Dakota organizations to apply for its Storytelling Grant, offering more than US $50,000 for impact-focused storytelling projects.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
NRCS Conservation Stewardship Grants in South Dakota
Applications due Oct 3, 2026
South Dakota agricultural and forest producers seeking to enhance conservation on working lands can access funding through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve soil, water, wildlife habitat, and overall resource stewardship. Eligible individuals, entities, joint operations, and Tribes enroll their entire operation in five-year contracts with annual payments over $4,000 for maintaining and expanding conservation practices.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of South Dakota
South Nonprofit Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
South Dakota nonprofits working in areas like education, poverty relief, health, animal welfare, or conservation can access funding through Robinson Foundation for single-year projects that create tangible, meaningful impact. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities active for more than three years and serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line, which may include renewable energy–related conservation efforts.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Sustainability
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can seek flexible project support that may include renewable or sustainable energy efforts in South Dakota. Focused on respecting life, people, and the environment, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites proposals that advance positive, forward-looking change.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence services in South Dakota may be eligible for TJX Foundation support. TJX Foundation supports community programs that help vulnerable children and families build better futures, which could complement renewable or sustainable energy initiatives that serve these populations.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community development and basic needs, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for grants supporting hunger relief, housing, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment. South Dakota organizations working on economic stability, community revitalization, or related services may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteer engagement is strong.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, and community programs, including those in South Dakota. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help organizations that may incorporate renewable or sustainable energy elements within these broader initiatives, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help South Dakota nonprofits addressing community quality-of-life issues fund project, operating, or capital needs. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations working on economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible, including programs that support underserved residents alongside broader sustainability or energy initiatives.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Renewable Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
South Dakota renewable and sustainable energy nonprofits serving youth, families, or communities can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation for programs in environmental stewardship, education, and community projects. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and equivalent charities may receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 for initiatives like community gardens, outdoor classrooms, and related environmental efforts.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
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 impactful, collaborative work. South Dakota nonprofits working on renewable or sustainable energy initiatives may be eligible if they demonstrate exemplary cross-sector partnerships that measurably improve communities and address significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation