As the cost of rent in Rapid City increases, rent payment and other discretionary assistance is reaching fewer people. It’s why the John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) is re-awarding Pennington County Human Services (PCHS) a two-year, $300,000 discretionary...
From May to early July 2025, the John T. Vucurevich Foundation awarded over $1.5 million in grants to four impactful organizations working to strengthen communities in the Black Hills.
In November and December 2024, the following organizations were selected to receive over $4.38 million for their efforts to make a difference in our community-- enhancing access to early learning opportunities, providing essential services for the aging, ensuring...
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation is pleased to announce $784,000 in grants that support economic mobility and affordable housing. The following organizations received grant awards: Workforce Connections: $504,000 two-year general operations grant for mentoring and...
The NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab has selected Rapid City as one of five city teams nationwide to participate in the 2023 Peer Cities Network – a national program for small and mid-size city leaders to develop innovative and equitable local housing...
One of our largest Foundation investments in recent years is a $5 million grant to the Black Hills Area Community Foundation for the Strategic Housing Trust Fund. But what does that actually mean for Rapid City affordable housing? Let us explain. The Rapid City...
Access to stable, safe, and affordable housing is a foundational need for families and individuals working towards economic stability. Since the pandemic, costs for both rental and owner-occupied housing have risen substantially, putting additional pressure on our...
