At the South Dakota Humanities Council, we know that access to public humanities programs is essential. The humanities help to engage, inform, and inspire South Dakotans in ways that broaden our understanding of the complex world in which we live. Because of this, the humanities are a vital part of our thriving and growing communities.
To help ensure that all South Dakotans share in these benefits, the South Dakota Humanities Council awards approximately $75,000 in grants annually, providing non-profit, tax-exempt sponsoring organizations with funds to develop and implement meaningful humanities programming in communities across our state. Our mission is to celebrate literature, promote civil conversation, and tell the stories that define our state. Our hope is that such programming helps people learn new information, consider different perspectives, and share ideas in order to understand one another better.
We invite you to apply for a grant from the South Dakota Humanities Council to fund your own humanities program. Programs can come in a variety of formats – workshops, presentations, reading/discussion events, exhibits, media projects, and more. Projects should be free, open to the public, and attract a diverse audience. Additionally, we encourage programs that can be conducted virtually, due to current social-distancing circumstances.
Please visit our website at http://sdhumanities.org/participate/grants/ for more information about our grant opportunities. The website also provides grant guidelines and application instructions. The next major grant deadline is October 15, 2020.
