WSDCF grants slated for distribution For fiscal year 2025-26, the Western South Dakota Catholic Foundation has approved the allocation of $1,358,873.70 in awards and grants to parishes, schools, and ministries across the Diocese of Rapid City. This year’s approved allocation represents an additional $218,000 over the previous year, which is a 16% increase in support for Catholic ministries serving this diocese. In 2025, the grant nominating committee met on October 23, to make the recommendations. Then the WSDCF board members met and voted on November 19. Awardees were notified December 19, 2025. The parishes and organizations will receive their checks in July this year.