Action For The Betterment Of Our Community

Action For The Betterment Of Our Community is a non-profit corporate entity registered in SAM.gov, located in Sturgis, South Dakota, with a focus on community-based prevention and intervention programs. As a tax-exempt organization, the entity has been actively registered since August 2011 and maintains an active federal grant award status. While specific details about the organization's comprehensive mission are not provided, the available data indicates a strong commitment to addressing substance abuse and youth-related challenges in rural South Dakota communities, particularly in counties like Butte and Meade.

The organization has secured multiple federal grants targeting substance abuse prevention, with a specific emphasis on youth intervention programs. Two significant prime federal grant awards highlight their work: a $250,000 five-year Project Grant from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control targeting underage drinking and marijuana use among 12-18 year olds in Butte County, and a grant from SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention focusing on reducing alcohol use among 12-20 year olds in Meade County. Additionally, the organization has received several sub-grants from state agencies like the South Dakota Department of Social Services for substance abuse prevention and treatment block grants, and the South Dakota Department of Education for 21st Century after-school learning center programs. These grants demonstrate a comprehensive approach to community development, youth services, and substance abuse prevention across rural South Dakota communities.