Active — due October 11, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 46/100
South Dakota The Jim Hess Community Forward Grant 2026
<p>Black Hills Area Community Foundation will award two $15,000 Jim Hess Community Forward Grants for eligible nonprofits, schools, government entities and religious organizations in Butte, Lawrence and Meade Counties. Applications close October 11, 2026.</p>
FundingTwo awards of $15,000 each; $30,000 total stated award pool.
DeadlineOctober 11, 2026. The controlling public page does not state an exact closing time or time zone.
Last verifiedSeptember 20, 2026
Required next actionEligible Northern Hills nonprofits, schools and public entities should confirm project fit and submit through the BHACF grant portal before October 11, 2026.
Broad Eligibility
IRS 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, government entities and religious organizations conducting eligible activities in Butte, Lawrence or Meade Counties, South Dakota.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score 46/100. N9+ Fit 10/100. QC Healthcare Fit 5/100. Applicant-led broad community grant; no direct Dr. Miltie applicant basis and no technology-specific priority. N9+ should not be forced.
The Black Hills Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 Jim Hess Community Forward Grant for organizations and activities in South Dakota’s Northern Hills, including Butte, Lawrence and Meade Counties.
BHACF will award two $15,000 grants to applicants using creative ideas, community partnerships and sustainable practices. Eligible applicants are IRS 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, government entities and religious organizations. The grant opened September 1 and closes October 11, 2026; the controlling public page does not publish an exact closing time or time zone.
Ineligible uses include religious or political activity, fundraisers, debt retirement, primarily lobbying organizations, multi-year support, reimbursement of expenses incurred before award notification, and capital campaigns. Applications are submitted through the BHACF grant portal. Carrie Robley, carrie@bhacf.org, is the published contact for organization-account questions.
Atlas fit note: Atlas Opportunity Score 46/100. N9+ Fit 10/100. QC Healthcare Fit 5/100. This is a broad community grant, not a telehealth or clinical-technology solicitation. A healthcare or school project can be eligible, but Atlas does not infer N9+ allowability without a specific grant-aligned use case.
From Funding to Implementation · School Health Solution
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Dr. Miltie N9+ can support clinician-directed remote exams in school settings, helping care teams move beyond video-only encounters when a funded program calls for stronger pediatric access.
Source verificationReferenced source · bhacf.orgAtlas last verified this record September 20, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
