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Grants and free programs from electric and gas companies in South Dakota

2 verified programs limited to South Dakota, with what each gives, who qualifies and how to apply.

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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
  1. Create or update your organization's NPOconnect profile (IRS status verification)
  2. Select your state on the request page and complete the application at least six months before your event
  3. Allow up to 120 days for a decision; contact your state's Public Affairs representative with questions
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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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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
  1. Email Foundation@MidAmerican.com with your organization name, mailing address, project description, amount requested, total project cost, amount raised to date and project timeline
  2. Attach your IRS tax determination letter (required for nonprofits)
  3. Call 515-252-6570 with questions
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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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