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Grants Available in South Dakota (2026)

As of 2026, South Dakota organizations can access 1,015 active grants with a median award ceiling of $1,500,000. Top funding agencies include National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA. These grants are available to nonprofits, municipalities, and school districts statewide, with deadlines updated daily by GrantSonar.

1,015

Open Grants

$1,500,000

Median Award Ceiling

Largest Combined Award Ceilings

  1. 1.U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)$1,657,750,000
  2. 2.U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) — FEMA-coordinated$500,000,000
  3. 3.DOL — Workforce Programs$471,030,985

Top Funders by Open Grants

  1. 1.National Institutes of Health396 grants
  2. 2.U.S. National Science Foundation187 grants
  3. 3.Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA45 grants
  4. 4.Bureau of Justice Assistance25 grants
  5. 5.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA22 grants

Upcoming Grant Deadlines in South Dakota

1 of the 1,015 listings here are limited to South Dakota, alone or with other named states; the other 1,014 list no eligible states (federal notices, or programs marked nationwide). A notice that lists no eligible states can still limit where applicants are or where the funded work happens, so check each listing's geographic eligibility before applying.

South Dakota Trade Association

South Dakota companies can apply for the STEP Grant program, receiving grants to reimburse up to 75% of the total cost of eligible export-related expe…

National Institutes of Health
Varies – $500,000Closes Oct 14, 2026
Health

NIGMS will support innovative educational activities designed to equip participants with technical, operational, or professional skills required for c…

DOT — Transportation Programs
$25,000 – $55,000,000Closes Oct 19, 2026
Transportation

The Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the opportunity to apply for up to $100 million in FY 2027 Air…

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Grants in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available in South Dakota right now?

South Dakota organizations can currently access 1,015 active grant opportunities tracked by GrantSonar, spanning federal, state, and private foundation funding. The list is updated daily as new opportunities are posted and closed ones drop off.

Who is eligible for grants in South Dakota?

Grants in South Dakota are available to a wide range of organizations — nonprofits, municipalities, counties and state agencies, school districts, tribal entities, and in some programs small businesses. Eligibility varies by program, so GrantSonar filters opportunities against your organization's specific type and service area.

What is the typical grant size in South Dakota?

Across open South Dakota grants the median award ceiling is $1,500,000. Individual awards range from a few thousand dollars for local community programs to multi-million-dollar federal and foundation grants, depending on the funder and program.

Which agencies fund the most grants in South Dakota?

The most active grant funders for South Dakota organizations include National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA, alongside state agencies and private foundations. GrantSonar tracks these sources daily so new opportunities surface as soon as they open.

How can South Dakota nonprofits find grants they actually qualify for?

South Dakota nonprofits can use GrantSonar to match their mission, budget, and service area against every grant in the database and receive AI-ranked alerts when a fitting opportunity opens. This replaces manually checking dozens of agency and foundation portals.

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