To invest in people and solutions that support economic vitality, education, and civic engagement
Southern Hills By Choice administers grants supporting a wide array of initiatives in the Southern Black Hills. These grants aim to address issues in Arts and Culture, Environment and Natural Resources, Community and Economic Development, Youth, Social Services, Education, and Animal Welfare. Specifically, the grants target charitable activities in Hill City, Custer County, Fall River County, and Oglala Lakota County. Successful applications must demonstrate a clear response to a compelling community need with a well-developed program or project, along with the operational capacity and appropriate staff and leadership to execute the proposed efforts.