$10,000 awarded to White River Grandstand Committee

The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently awarded a $10,000 South Dakota Fund grant to the White River Grandstand Committee. Funding will support a new sound system for the rodeo arena.

The White River Grandstand Committee was formed as a subcommittee of the local American Legion, with the mission to replace unsafe bleachers. The group was able to achieve their goal and has expanded to support all the arena’s structures. The arena is an important community center, and its fiscal impact is especially important to the area. It not only generates local businesses but also enhances the community socially and spiritually. The group is seeking support for a one-time project to replace the old sound system. A new sound system is a necessity to continue to promote the arena and its substantial number of events.

“These funds are instrumental in helping our organization’s mission of supporting the sustainability and growth of our community through a number of rodeo events. Having a reliable sound system will make the spectators’ experience more pleasurable and will make everyone want to continue attending these summer events, which will help our community thrive,” says Donna Green, Treasurer, White River Grandstand Committee.

“We are incredibly pleased to saddle up with the White River Grandstand Committee on the purchase of a new sound system supporting White River’s local events. Rodeos are a popular and exciting sport that connects people along with providing economic growth. The ungraded equipment will have a substantial impact on the community,” says Ginger Niemann, Senior Program Officer, SDCF.