Black Hills Energy charitable contributions and sponsorships
Black Hills Energy (Black Hills Corp.)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 7 states: AR, CO, IA, KS, NE, SD, WY
Black Hills Energy's Charitable Giving Program awards contributions and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) organizations and schools or school districts in its service territory for thriving communities (basic needs, housing, childcare, first responders), conservation, and future leaders (education, STEAM, mentoring), and the Black Hills Corp. Foundation separately awards about $100,000 in grants each quarter for projects such as trails, parks, community centers and disaster relief. Applicants register in NPOconnect and apply through their state's portal at least six months before their event; decisions take up to 120 days.
What you get
Amount not stated (Foundation awards about $100,000 in grants per quarter)
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) organization or a school or school district in or serving Black Hills Energy's service territory (Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming application portals)
Request aligns with thriving communities, conservation or future leaders
Not funded: individuals or single families or teams, most runs, walks and tournaments, regional or national groups without a local chapter, single-disease causes, political causes
How to apply
Create or update your organization's NPOconnect profile (IRS status verification)
Select your state on the request page and complete the application at least six months before your event
Allow up to 120 days for a decision; contact your state's Public Affairs representative with questions
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
Apply any timeCash grant
MidAmerican Energy Foundation grants
MidAmerican Energy (Berkshire Hathaway Energy)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 4 states: IA, IL, NE, SD
The shareholder-funded MidAmerican Energy Foundation supports qualified charitable organizations serving MidAmerican's customers and communities in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota, focusing on its CARES pillars: community enhancement, arts and culture, environmental respect, education and STEM, and safety. Organizations request support for an identified project by email.
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) public charity (not a private foundation) or other entity eligible for charitable contributions under IRC 170(c), such as a government unit
Supports MidAmerican Energy customers and communities in its service area (Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, South Dakota)
Request is for an identified project aligned with a CARES pillar
How to apply
Email Foundation@MidAmerican.com with your organization name, mailing address, project description, amount requested, total project cost, amount raised to date and project timeline
Attach your IRS tax determination letter (required for nonprofits)
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
Opens in roundsFree credits or services
KELOLAND Tradition of Caring Grant
KELOLAND Media Group (Nexstar Media Group)For nonprofitsLocal programs in South Dakota
KELOLAND Media Group (KELO-TV, Sioux Falls, South Dakota) gives local nonprofits donated TV and digital advertising campaigns through its yearly Tradition of Caring grant, running since 1998. For 2026 it donated $100,000 in airtime and digital ads to 10 nonprofits. Applications for the 2026 grants ran Oct. 1 to Nov. 14, 2025 and are closed; the page has not announced the next window.
What you get
$100,000 in TV airtime and digital ads shared among 10 nonprofits in 2026 (in-kind, not cash)
Who qualifies
Local nonprofit organizations in the KELOLAND (South Dakota) viewing area
Campaigns are for education and awareness of the organization
How to apply
Apply through the program page: https://www.keloland.com/tradition-of-caring/
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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