| Dear Humanities Advocate,
Founded in 1972, the South Dakota Humanities Council knows that the humanities help to engage, inform, and inspire South Dakotans in ways that broaden understanding of the complex world in which we live. To help ensure that all South Dakotans share in these benefits, the South Dakota Humanities Council awards federal grant funding annually, providing non-profit organizations and tax-exempt government agencies with funds to develop and implement meaningful humanities programming in communities across our state.
The next major grant deadline is October 15, 2024 for programs that take place after December 1, 2024.
We invite you to apply for a grant from the South Dakota Humanities Council to fund your own humanities program. Our current grant funding limit is $10,000. If you have an exceptional program that requires funding above that level, please contact us. Programs can come in a variety of formats – workshops, presentations, reading/discussion events, exhibits, media projects, and more. Programs should be free, open to the public, and attract a diverse audience. All applications must include a public discussion event and include active participation of a humanities scholar. Our hope is that your programs will help people learn new information, consider different perspectives, and share ideas in order to better understand one another. |
