The Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation was formed to help the Diocese of Rapid City, parishes and Catholic organizations with funding in Western South Dakota. Award winners for 2025 were given a total of $1,140,829.24 on July 28. Grant requests run from $1,000 to $38,000, with the average being $15,000. (Above) 2025 Awardees.

According to Executive Director Jim Kinyon, “Organizations must submit an online application to the Foundation, summarizing their grant request by Oct 1.” The application forms and rules are online at https://wsdcf.org/wsdcf-grants/. The grants are approved by the WSDCF Distribution Committee at the end of October then voted on by WSDCF board in November. Grant awardees are informed by Dec. 31. The distribution of checks will take place in July 2026.

Click here to view the Grant Training video. For help applying for a grant contact Communications & Events Director Sarah Bakker, at 605-721-6843.