GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS
The South Dakota Arts Council supports nonprofit organizations and artists in creating arts activities that engage the public. Grants are awarded based on artistic excellence and your ability to provide arts opportunities that encourage community participation. Artists and organizations can apply for funding for projects like programs, events, presentations, or artistic development that involves sharing their work with the public.
Applications open January 1 - March 1, 2025
Visit the Applicant Portal [linked here] to review guidelines, eligibility, criteria, and how to apply. Use the links below for eligibility and application materials. Only one application per person. Grants cover projects from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Visit the Applicant Portal [linked here] to check guidelines, eligibility, criteria, and how to apply.
Project Grants: matching funds for arts project or activities for the public, up to $5,000 (matched dollar for dollar).
Artists In Schools & Communities Residencies Grants: place artitsts frrom the SDAC's Teaching Roster in schools and communities to enhance existing arts programs. The costs are shared between the sponsoring organization and the Arts Council.
Arts Opportunity Grants: matching funds for arts activities. Up to $1000 (matched dollar for dollar).
Excursion Grants: assist organizations in the transportation of K-12 students and persons with disabilities to arts events in communities other than their own. Up to $500.
Technical Assistance Grants: matching funds for expert advice on technical, programmatic, project, or administrative matters, especially if the expertise isn't available within the organization. This can include help with technology issues like internet use, web design, and other computer-related needs. Up to $500 (matched dollar for dollar).
Professional Development Grants: matching funds to send a representative to a professional development activity that helps both the organization and the person attending. Up to $500 (matched dollar for dollar).
Touring Arts Grants: matching funds to host artitsts frrom the SDAC's Touring Roster.
Applications open in 2026
Statewide Services Grants: Application by invitation only. Organizations must discuss the need for proposed services, a plan to provide them, and the grant amount with the South Dakota Arts Council staff and executive committee before January 1 of any even year. The grants fund cultural service organizations to support the Council’s long-range mission, goals, and strategies.