Black Hills foundations launch fund for nonprofits facing federal cuts In response to growing strain on regional nonprofits, the Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) and the John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) have launched a joint fund, the Sustaining...
Announcing our spring grants for 2025! Congratulations to the local organizations expanding access to dental care, music education, and literacy for children across the Black Hills. Over $43,000 in funding will support programs that nurture student well-being,...
Announcing our first grants of 2025! Congratulations go to the local organizations making a difference in our community. Over $185,000 in funding will support vital programs addressing food insecurity, mental health, domestic violence, early childhood education,...
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...
Three organizations get their own pieces of the JTVF grant pie! Dig in and learn about our three October grantees that serve the basic needs of our communities: Working Against Violence, Inc: $200,000 in two-year Basic Needs support for general operations of the...
Our crystal ball reveals exciting news: $587,000 in grants that will transform our community! We are pleased to reveal four September grants destined to make a piece of our world a brighter place: United Way of the Black Hills – Black Hills Reads Program: $362,000...
It’s a grant award for family spaces downtown Charlie Brown! In August, we awarded $100,000 to Main Street Square to ensure that this space remains accessible for Rapid City families. “By supporting Main Street Square, a space where families of all backgrounds can...
The Systems of Care Collaborative is a partnership of agencies in Rapid City committed to improving access to youth mental health and addiction services. In 2007 we at JTVF created the collaborative to help high-need families navigate multiple, often disconnected...
More wonderful than a batch of warm cookies, this month’s grantees nourish our community in more ways than one! In July, we awarded $905,000 to grantees that meet the basic needs of our community members from all walks of life. Here’s more on the grants that got us...
Today, we're excited to celebrate an unintentionally well-kept secret: the JTVF Mental Health Builder Scholarships. This program supports staff at mental health nonprofits participating in our Systems of Care Collaborative, ensuring that those who provide essential...
