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Black Hills Energy

Charitable Giving Program (Arkansas)

Donations or sponsorships from the gas utility for nonprofits and schools in its Arkansas service area. Education, STEAM and mentoring fit its “Future leaders” priority.

Amount
Not posted (contributions or sponsorships)
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Rolling
Who this fits
Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opFor 501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools in or serving Black Hills Energy's service area. A for-profit school isn't named.
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
Arkansas only, local area
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026on blackhillsenergy.com
Apply on the funder’s site↗(opens apply.yourcausegrants.com in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Which Arkansas counties are in Black Hills Energy's service area?
  • ?Can a private school without its own 501(c)(3) letter (or a for-profit school) set up an NPOconnect profile and apply?
  • ?Typical award size (not posted).

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Check that your school is in or serves Black Hills Energy's Arkansas service area
  2. Step 2: Set up or update your organization's profile in NPOconnect
  3. Step 3: Start the application from the Arkansas section of the Black Hills Energy page
  4. Step 4: Apply six months before your event and allow up to 120 days for a decision

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“…awards contributions or sponsorships to eligible applicants that are 501(c)(3) organizations (recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS) and schools or school districts.”
In the funder’s own words, from blackhillsenergy.com, checked Oct 5, 2026.

Applicants must be within Black Hills Energy's service territory or serve its residents; the page doesn't list which Arkansas counties that covers. Arkansas applicants first set up a profile in NPOconnect, which checks nonprofit status with the IRS. Priorities include childhood education, STEAM and mentoring. Paper-check awards carry a 10% fee (up to $100).

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or a school or school district
  • In or serving Black Hills Energy's service territory
  • NPOconnect profile (may need your IRS determination letter)
  • Apply six months before your event

Timing

No fixed deadline. Apply six months before your event, and allow up to 120 days for a decision.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

Spot something out of date? Tell us and we’ll re-check it against the funder’s page.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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