For More Information:
Leah Killian
Rapid City Arts Council
605.719.7218 ex 207
Leah.killian@thedahl.org
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: 12.29.22
WHAT: 2023 Grant Application for the City Arts Investment Fund is Open
APPLICATIONS DUE: February 7, 2023
WHERE: rapidcityartscouncil.org/rcaif
WHY: Grant opportunity for arts/culture nonprofits
The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2023 grant application for the City Arts Investment Fund. Created and funded by the City of Rapid City, the goal of the City Arts Investment Fund (AIF) is to provide grants to nonprofit organizations, with the purpose of providing arts and cultural opportunities for the people of Rapid City.Grants may be used as general operating support with the purpose of providing citizens with cultural, educational, entertainment, and recreational benefits. It is also to promote and encourage public programs to further the development and public awareness of and interest in the arts which is essential to public welfare and the artistic and cultural development of the Rapid City community. The Arts Investment Fund is managed by the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC), the city’s designatedarts agency, on behalf of Rapid City citizens.
For 2023, the city has budgeted $130,000 to the AIF. Five arts/cultural organizations receive annual AIF funding dedicated by the city. An increase of $30,000 for 2023 is designated for these specific organizations, including: Black Hills Symphony Orchestra, Dakota Choral Union, Minnilusa Historical Association & Pioneer Museum, Rapid City Municipal Band, and the Rapid City Ranger Band. Remaining funds will go toward grantmaking for other local arts organizations through an application process. In 2023, general applicants may submit requests for grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for AIF grants can learn more and access the application materials at rapidcityartscouncil.org/rcaif. New applicants and Native-led organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Important Dates & Information
Inquiries Deadline (Optional): 5:00PM MST, January 17, 2023, in writing to aif@thedahl.org
Application Submittal Deadline: 11:59PM MST, Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Award Notification: February 28, 2023 (Paid in 4 installments; 1st payment by March 31)
About RCAC
The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) has been leading Rapid City and the Black Hills in the creation, accessibility, andappreciation of the arts for 55 years. Since 1974, RCAC has managed the renowned, civically owned Dahl Arts Center. Ourmission is to champion inclusive, innovative and inspiring arts opportunities for the communities we serve. As a nonprofit, theRCAC receives support from generous members, sponsors and donors. We also receive funding from the City of Rapid City, the South Dakota Arts Council through the Department of Tourism and State Development, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more about the Rapid City Arts Council at: rapidcityartscouncil.org
