The South Dakota Arts Council makes quality arts accessible throughout the state by providing grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations and South Dakota artists with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of South Dakota.
The upcoming grant cycle supports activities, events, programs, or projects planned to take place July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. This document covers eligibility requirements and scoring criteria for upcoming grant opportunities.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm Central. Late applications will not be accepted. Program Description
Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants support master artists committed to teaching South Dakota’s traditional arts and cultures to qualified apprentices. Grants up to $5,000 support the continuation of time-honored skills that are vital to strengthening cultural communities across the state.
The master and student artist(s) apply together. The grant provides funding for multiple teaching sessions (long-term), with the bulk of funds paying for the master’s time ($3,500-$4,000), and the remainder paying for the student’s expenses for tools, supplies and travel ($1,000-$1,500).
