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 in two-year continued Early Learning support for the Black Hills Reads program.
  • United Way of the Black Hills – Leadership:  $150,000 in two-year Basic Needs funding for Nonprofit 360: professional development programming for local nonprofits.
  • Victims of Violence Intervention Program/Artemis House: $65,000 in one-year Basic Needs funding for security upgrades to their shelter building.
  • Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation:  $10,000 in one-year Economic Mobility support for the  7th GEN College and Post Secondary Resource Fair through the Indian University of North America.

Black Hills Reads

$362,000 – This two-year Early Learning grant supports the Black Hills Reads program at United Way of the Black Hills.

About Black Hills Reads

As a program of the United Way of the Black Hills, Black Hills Reads (BHR) leverages its flexible role to breakdown industry silos, to streamline and improve collaborations, and ultimately to strengthen the systems that serve early learners and their families. As an engaged backbone organization and funder, BHR promotes early learning and literacy opportunities for early learners under age nine and their families in the Black Hills.

This grant supports staffing and resources for Black Hills Reads, along with funds for a Black Hills Reads/Early Learning Rapid City Program Manager.

United Way of the Black Hills – Leadership Development

$150,000 – This two-year Basic Needs grant supports professional development opportunities for regional nonprofits and their boards through Nonprofit 360.

About United Way of the Black Hills Leadership Development

United Way of the Black Hills’ mission is to unite people and resources to improve lives in the Black Hills by delivering measurable long-term solutions to community issues in education, financial stability and health.  For 80 years, United Way of the Black Hills has connected people with possibilities through community generosity, volunteer engagement, and partnerships with non-profits. Our mission is to unite people and resources to improve lives in the Black Hills, focusing on education, financial stability, and health.

This grant supports Nonprofit 360, a selection of professional development opportunities for local nonprofits.  Through four separate, yet complimentary pathways nonprofit leaders, prospective board members, individual organizations, and the next generation can build the skills needed to sustain the missions that enhance our communities. More information on Nonprofit 360 will be announced by UWBH in the coming months.

Victims of Violence Intervention Program/Artemis House

$65,000 – This one-year Basic Needs grant will provide security upgrades to their shelter building.

About Artemis House

Victims of Violence Intervention Program, and their shelter – the Artemis House – is a nonprofit committed to ending sexual and domestic violence in Lawrence, Butte and Harding counties. Their Advocates provide in and out of shelter resources and support to clients fleeing violence. While keeping clients safe, advocates also help them obtain independence.

This one-year grant supports needed security updates for their emergency shelter for people fleeing domestic violence.

Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation

$10,000 – This one-year Economic Mobility grant supports the 7th GEN College and Post Secondary Resource Fair through the Indian University of North America.

About the 7th GEN College and Post Secondary Resource Fair

The Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation preserves the culture, traditions, and living heritage of North American Indians. Through the Indian University of North America, it equips young Native American students with the education and resources to complete college, realize their potential, and give back to their communities.

This grant supports the 7th GEN College and Post Secondary Resource Fair this December, and for the first time as part of the Lakota Nation Invitational games gathering.  The day-long college fair will provide opportunities for Native American high school students to meet recruiters and learn about college and career options.  Recruiters will come from in-state and out-of-state universities, tribal colleges, technical institutes, the military, and area businesses.  Additional booths will feature organizations offering students financial aid information, scholarship opportunities, application assistance, and other resources.