The South Dakota Chapter community grants program is designed to invest in priority projects that further the March of Dimes mission, support national campaign objectives, and further our strategic goal of reducing disparities in birth outcomes. Proposals are accepted from organizations with the capacity, competence and experience to accomplish project goals and objectives.
The funding priorities for South Dakota include the following. Grants focusing on these priorities will be given higher consideration during the review process. For a full list of all 11 funding priorities, please review the Request for Proposals Brochure.
South Dakota Funding Priority Areas:
Availability & Quality of Health Care/Prevention Services for:
All Women of Childbearing Age:
a) Increasing risk reduction education and/or services (excluding billable services). This may include women at high-risk due to previous adverse pregnancy outcomes, chronic conditions or other risk factors in which pre/ interconception or prenatal care could help prevent adverse outcomes. Some examples include: Diabetes in pregnancy, obesity, etc.
Pregnant Women:
b) Enhancing education and support services that focus on reducing disparities in birth outcomes.
c) Increasing smoking cessation services. Preference will be given to prenatal health education and information/referral services that utilize the "5 A's" counseling approach.
SIDS Education:
d) Increasing education related to reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in high-risk communities consistent with the 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
For more information or questions, contact Amy Carter at 605-334-8203 or acarter@marchofdimes.com.
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