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Community Fund Grants (Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation) is sponsored by Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. Community Fund Grants are designed to support transformational ideas, programs or initiatives with the potential to drive significant social impact and/or spark meaningful change in the Sioux Falls area.
The Grants Committee considers requests for programs that require start-up funds to address community needs, expansion of programs, assistance during unforeseen financial crises, or programs that increase an organization's capacity.
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Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | Community Fund Grants We're proud to award grants in support of projects or programs aimed at enhancing quality of life, addressing important needs and tackling challenges throughout our community. Community Fund Grants are made possible by the Community Fund Endowment, our most visionary endowment supported by unrestricted gifts.
Donors to the Community Fund Endowment entrust the Foundation to award grants to local nonprofits. Community Fund Grants are designed to support transformational ideas, programs or initiatives with the potential to drive significant social impact and/or spark meaningful change.
Typically, the Community Foundation makes awards to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that are undertaking projects that benefit the people of the Sioux Falls area.
Our Grants Committee considers requests for: Programs that require start-up funds to address important community needs or opportunities Expansion of programs that meet important community needs or opportunities Assistance to organizations weathering unforeseen or unusual financial crises Programs that increase an organization’s capacity to advance its mission more efficiently or effectively Programs or studies that inform the community’s understanding of needs or opportunities Community Fund grant proposals are usually reviewed by our Grants Committee within six to eight weeks after receipt of the proposal.
Submit a Letter of Inquiry Requests for Community Fund Grants begin with a letter of inquiry. If approved for consideration, we will send you application information and the deadline for consideration.
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Yes or No? Description Please briefly describe the project for which you would like to apply for funding from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. Community Benefit Please describe how our community will benefit from this grant.
Total Program or Project Budget Amount of grant funding you would like to request Does your nonprofit need emergency funding or have a time-sensitive need for grant support? Or, do you have questions about our grant programs? Contact Patrick Gale, vice president, community investment, at 605-336-7055 or by email at pgale@sfacf.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Typically, awards are made to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that are undertaking projects benefiting the people of the Sioux Falls area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (grants over $72,000 awarded in latest round). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Fund Grants (Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation) is funded by Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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