All Grants & Opportunities

The Bush Prize celebrates organizations that are highly valued within their communities and have a track record of successful community problem solving. There are four Bush Prize opportunities throughout our region, operated by community grant partners. Created and funded by Bush Foundation

The Community Innovation program invests in ideas with potential to have transformational impact and make the region better for everyone. We provide grants and/or program-related investments (PRIs) to support work on a range of issues, and we do not have caps on the amount or duration of the funding. Operated by Bush Foundation

Ecosystem grants support organizations that support others to solve problems in their communities. These 3-year grants provide operating support of up to $150,000 per year. Operated by Bush Foundation

Developed and operated by South Dakota Community Foundation, this program funds community-based problem-solving efforts in South Dakota. Funded by Bush Foundation

Developed and operated by StrengthenND, this program funds community-based problem-solving efforts in North Dakota. Funded by Bush Foundation

We provide funding to support giving days to benefit nonprofits in each of the three states we serve. We give one grant per state, with at least 50% of the funding being passed directly on to nonprofit organizations participating in the event. Operated and funded by Bush Foundation

We provide funding to a small number of nonprofit media organizations each year doing work that aligns with our organizational purpose of inspiring and supporting creative problem solving that makes the region better for everyone. The program is open to organizations working in our region in broadcast, print and/or digital media. Operated by Bush Foundation

We participate in many regional and national efforts that support the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. We review existing and new requests from member organizations and funder collaboratives annually. Operated by Bush Foundation

The Partnership Fund is for unusual situations in which there is an opportunity for us to help attract outside resources to the region; or to partner with other funders to address significant challenges; or other unique opportunities that do not fit into any of our other programs. Operated by Bush Foundation