Grants to Organizations and Schools

Arts Opportunity Grant. Assists organizations throughout the year for a variety of activities. Up to $1000 in matching funds may be awarded.

Excursion Grant. Excursion grants of up to $500 assist organizations in the transportation of K-12 students and persons with disabilities to arts events in communities other than their own.

Technical Assistance Grant. Technical Assistance to South Dakota nonprofit arts organizations provides matching funds for specialists to advise groups on technical matters, specific programs, projects, and/or administrative functions, provided that this expertise is not available within the organization. Assistance specifically related to technology issues such as use of the internet, web design and other computer expertise may be funded in this category.

Professional Development Grants. Professional Development Grants may be awarded to an organization to fund its representative's attendance at a professional development activity that benefits both the organization and the individual attending.

Touring Arts Grant. Help make the arts available in all regions of the state by providing matching funds to nonprofit organizations for contracted programs listed in the Touring Arts brochure.

Applications for the grants listed below are now closed.

Project Grants of no more than 50% of costs and up to $5,000 for presenting an arts activity that serves the general public. Project Grants must be matched at least dollar for dollar. Previous Importation of Musicians grant applicants will apply for a Project Grant. SDAC will provide specific instructions to past grantees.

Artists In Schools & Communities Residencies Grant. Place professional artists in residencies of one week or longer in schools and communities to encourage and supplement existing arts programs. Artists’ fees are supported on a matching funds basis between the sponsoring organization and the Arts Council.

Arts Challenge Grant (nonprofit arts organizations only). Provides assistance to South Dakota nonprofit, producing arts institutions and community arts councils.

Statewide Services Grant. Funds statewide cultural service organizations through a partnership agreement with the South Dakota Arts Council. Grants are made to help meet the mission, goals and strategies of the Council’s long range plan.**

*Contact the South Dakota Arts Council for further information.

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