Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant from the Midco Foundation.
Grant applications are currently closed and will reopen January 5, 2026.
Please read the guidelines below carefully to see if you are eligible to apply, if you have questions, please contact us at Midco.Foundation@Midco.com, or call Rhonda Erickson at 605.940.7893.
To be considered eligible for a grant, your organization must be:
- A tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a 509(a)(1) or (2) designation
- An accredited school or university to which contributions are deemed tax deductible by the IRS
- A public agency located in the United States
Eligibility of an organization may change at any time and is at the discretion of the Midco Foundation. Priority is given to organizations located in the Midco service area.
Grants from the Midco Foundation CANNOT be applied to any of the following:
- Capital campaigns
- Event sponsorships
- Free or discounted Midco services
- Fundraising events
- General operation expenses (heat, electricity, travel, staff, salaries, workshops)
- Individuals
- Political organizations, political campaigns or lobbying efforts
- Private foundations
- Programs that exclusively serve religious purposes
- Organizations whose activities directly benefit a Midco team member, a family member or represent a conflict of interest for Midco or the team member
- Organizations whose main function is donating to other charities
