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South Dakota Salutes
South Dakota 501(c)(3) that demonstrates appreciation and provides support to the state's full-time, part-time, and volunteer law enforcement, fire & rescue, EMT, active military, and veteran communities; it runs a Loss of Life Fund to bridge immediate financial concerns for families of South Dakota first responders who died in the line of duty and a Special Needs Fund awarding up to $5,000 grants to volunteer emergency service organizations.
- Cost
- Not stated on the org's own site
- Coverage
- Statewide — South Dakota (South Dakota)
- Eligibility
- Loss of Life Fund: families of South Dakota first responders who died in the line of duty. Special Needs Fund: volunteer emergency service organizations in South Dakota, with preference given to those serving rural communities of 10,000 or fewer.
- Availability
- The 2025 Special Needs Grant cycle awarded ten grants of up to $5,000 each, with applications due August 31, 2025.
- Last Verified
- October 8, 2026
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