The ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA ARTIST EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND provides short-term financial support for individual artists, culture bearers, and creative workers within South Dakota who have been impacted by an emergency. Rapid response funds of $500 are available to those who meet the criteria and qualifications below, on a first-come, first-serve basis, as funds are available. Funds do not need to be repaid. Please note: Artists may need to claim the contribution as income; please consult with your tax professional.
The catastrophic, career-threatening emergency must have taken place in the 6 months prior to your application, creating a temporary gap in your ability to create or perform, and you cannot have received funding from previous relief fund rounds in the last 24 months. The funding has no stipulation for usage, but is typically used for basic necessities such as housing, utilities, childcare, groceries, and medical costs including mental healthcare as well as replacing stolen or damaged supplies.
Due to limited funding, and to provide rapid support, the relief fund will be open to a limited number of applicants. You will be notified of the status of your application within 10 days of submission, and checks will be issued within 20 days of your original submission. If you have concerns with access to banking, please note on your application and alternate payment methods can be discussed.
Funding for this round of the Arts South Dakota Artist Emergency Relief Fund is provided by a grant from the Bush Foundation, and generous Arts South Dakota donors.
