Applications for the 2026-2027 grant & awards is now open.

The Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation’s next grant & awards cycle opens on August 14, 2026 and closes on October 1st, 2026. Grant training will take place on September 3, 2026, from 1–3 PM in the Chancery’s Holy Family Room (#137). A Zoom option will be available, and the session will be recorded for those who cannot attend in person. Awardees will be notified by December 31, 2026.

Below are photos from last year’s Grant & Awards Luncheon.

WSDCF 2026–2027 Grant & Awards Application

Applications are accepted August 14–October 1, 2026. This application is for funding that will be distributed in July 2027.

About Your Organization

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Name of Organization Applying for Grant *

Street Address *

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Organization Email Address *

Organization Phone Number *

Contact Person Information

Contact Person *First & Last Name

Email Address *

Phone *

2nd Contact Person and/or Signer

2nd Contact Person *First & Last Name

2nd Contact – Email Address *

2nd Contact – Phone *

Grant Request Details

We are looking for brief descriptions.

Indicate the amount of grant funding being requested. *Grants range from $1,000 to $38,000, with the average being around $15,000.0 / 50

Provide the name and a brief description of the project or program requesting funding. *0 / 800

Describe the applicant’s grant need, objectives, and activities. *0 / 800

Explain why this funding is needed. *0 / 900

Explain the history and discernment process in support of this request. *0 / 1000

Describe how the project proclaims the Gospel, builds the faith community, or cares for the poor. *0 / 800

List all other funds available for this project. If you are requesting support from other sources, provide the names, addresses, and phone numbers of those organizations. *0 / 800

Provide the name, title, and address of the person who will administer the project or program budget. *0 / 800

Budget and Financial Information

A copy of the most recent budget summary and financial statement, including a balance sheet, must be sent by email or mail. Applications without these supporting documents will NOT be considered.

Attach a copy of the project budget. *Attach Budget

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Attach a copy of organization's financial statement and include a balance sheet. *Attach Financial Statement & Balance Sheet

Agreement of Grant Recipient

By submitting this application, the applicant agrees that if funding is approved, the recipient shall:

1. use due care and caution in expending the proceeds and will be fully accountable for the use of the funds provided for this project or program,

2. make a full and accurate accounting of the funds expended for the project or program and to refund all funds not used to the Foundation, and

3. with the approval of the Foundation, give credit to the fact that the project or program was aided by funds from the Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation.

Attachments Needed

A copy of the most recent budget summary and financial statement, including a balance sheet, for the entity applying for the grant MUST be attached to this form or sent via email to sbakker@wsdcf.org.

Applications without supporting documents won’t be considered.

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