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How to Apply

Assistance

Grant writing does not require specialized training or expertise; however, the South Dakota Arts Council offers assistance.

• Read the General Information section, follow the grant application guidelines carefully, and include all necessary information.
• Present a realistic budget.
• Start early. Ask someone else to read the application for clarity. Don’t forget to proofread.
• Be sure to meet the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Contact the South Dakota Arts Council office with questions regarding eligibility or other information.

Guidelines

Each grant category has separate guidelines. Application forms follow guidelines. Questions concerning the guidelines can be answered by the South Dakota Arts Council staff during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time, Monday through Friday. 711 E. Wells Ave., Pierre, SD 57501-3369, (605) 773-3301 In state toll-free, 1-800-952-3625  E-mail: sdac@state.sd.us Guidelines and application forms are also available on our website: www.artscouncil.sd.gov.

Submitting Proposals

• Type the application. Use a readable 10 point or larger type font. All information must be submitted on 8 1/2 x 11 paper, using one side only.
• A summary of the proposal must fit within the space provided on the first page of the application form.
• Use the Glossary and Grant Application Codes in completing your application.
• Make sure that budgetary information is complete and totaled correctly.
• Submit all requested documentation in the proper form.
• Do not use staples or bind your application into a folder; applications are reproduced for panel and Council review.
• Enclose an appropriately sized, self-addressed mailer with correct postage if you want Artistic Documentation returned; otherwise it will not be returned. You may pick up the material at the Arts Council office within 30 days after the grant announcements.
• Keep a copy of the completed application for your records.
• Inform the South Dakota Arts Council of any changes in your contact person, address, phone number, or pertinent application information.

Deadlines

Deadlines for most grants are March 1st or September 1st please refer to individual grant for more specifics listed in the guidelines for each grant category. These are postmark deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted. Please keep in mind that many post offices will not postmark after 5 p.m. Contact your postmaster if you have any questions. Applications may be delivered in person to the South Dakota Arts Council office no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the application deadline. Applications submitted by facsimile (FAX) machine will not be accepted.

Review Process

Staff reviews applications for conformance to the South Dakota Arts Council guidelines and budgetary considerations. Applications are then sent to arts discipline panels and the South Dakota Arts Council.

Members of the arts discipline panels are professional artists, arts administrators, and professionals in arts disciplines. Panelists are nominated by Council members, the public, or the staff, and approved by the Council chair. Service on panels is limited to two years. Members are rotated regularly to ensure new points of view. Each arts discipline panel is made up of an in-state professional, an out-of-state professional, an Arts Council member, and is usually facilitated by a non-voting Council member.

The Review Panel rates applications based on the Criteria for Awarding Grants established for each grant category. Ratings are on a scale of one (poor) to ten (excellent). Panel recommendations are presented to the full Council for final decisions. The Council may request a revised budget or project description, or both, before taking final action on a grant application.

Exceptions to this review process are Interim grants of $500 or less.

Appeals Process

Any applicant who disputes the decision of the Council or staff must follow the appeal procedure as established by South Dakota Arts Council Administrative Rules. A copy of Chapter 24:50:01 Grant Assistance is available upon request from the Council staff. Incomplete or late applications are denied an appeals process.

 
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