Wambli Ska Society received a $250,000 Project Grant awarded on September 2, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant supports the development and expansion of local and regional food systems with emphasis on value-added product development, producer-to-consumer marketing channels, agricultural processing, distribution, and related food system infrastructure. The project period extends through September 2, 2027.
As a minority-owned nonprofit and community development corporation based in Rapid City, South Dakota, Wambli Ska Society will leverage this funding to strengthen direct agricultural marketing opportunities and local food business enterprises. The award aligns with the program's dual-track approach, supporting initiatives that create intermediary channels for local and regional food products while advancing food safety, marketing strategies, and regional food chain coordination. This grant represents a continuation of the organization's substantial grant administration capacity across multiple federal agencies and demonstrates its commitment to addressing food system development within the Upper Midwest region.