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Grants
Funding the Humanities Since 1972
Each year the South Dakota Humanities Council awards grants to organizations that promote the humanities in South Dakota. Any non-profit organization, institution, or community group may apply.
Grant proposals must focus on promoting the humanities as well as actively involve humanities professionals. All proposals must have a minimum of two people to oversee the program — a project director and a fiscal agent.
Grant Categories:
Discussion Programs (Major & Mini Grants)
Discussion programs are public presentations such as conferences, lectures, festivals, symposiums. Proposals over $1000 are accepted twice a year while proposals under $1000 are accepted on a rolling basis as funding allows.
Application Deadlines: January 30th and August 30th for requests over $1000
Humanities Institutes for Teachers (Major Grant)
A Humanities Institute is an intensive one-week institute designed for teachers to learn about South Dakota’s American Indian culture and history. The institute must include scholarly discussion and offer graduate credit and/or continuing education credit for the participants. SDHC awards one institute per year for $20,000.
Application Deadline: August 30th
Media Programs (Major & Mini Grants)
A media program includes the use of mass media such as Web sites, books, exhibits, documentary films, and radio programs. Proposals over $1000 are accepted once a year while proposals under $1000 are accepted on a rolling basis as funding allows. This grant is capped at $7000.
Application Deadline: August 30th
Research Programs (Major & Mini Grants)
A research program grant is awarded for scholars researching topics relevant to South Dakota culture and heritage. Grant funds may be used to supplement travel associated with research. Proposals over $1000 are accepted once a year while proposals under $1000 are accepted on a rolling basis as funding allows. This grant is capped at $2500.
Application Deadline: January 30th
How to Apply:
Please review the “Grant Guidelines” document located on the left-hand side of this web page. It will answer many questions regarding our grant policies.
PLEASE NOTE: You can save your progress by using the link located in the upper right-hand corner of the online grant application.
Mini Grants ($1,000 or less) |
Major Grants (Greater than $1,000) |
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| Deadline: Applications Accepted Year-Round |
Deadline: August 30th at 5 p.m. |
Terms and Conditions:
Non-allowable costs to grant funds. Only those costs set forth on the approved project budget are allowable. The following list of such special items is not intended to be a comprehensive statement of all non-allowable costs. In the event of a conflict between the general standard below and any special provisions in the grant letter, the special provisions should govern.
- Capital items. Using SDHC funding for capital items such as land, buildings, automotive equipment, office equipment, etc. are not allowed. Generally, no permanent supplies or equipment may be purchased with grant funds.
- Entertainment. Costs incurred for amusement, social activities, entertainment, and any related items such as meals, lodging, transportation, and gratuities are unallowable.
- Indirect costs. SDHC will not award funds for federally negotiated indirect costs but will allow grantee’s indirect costs as a cash contribution. The grantee in turn stipulates that the amount provided as a cash contribution is in keeping with its normal procedures for computing such costs.
- Excessive printing and duplication. Grant funds shall not be used for printing or duplication of large numbers of copies unless it is a necessary part of the proposal authorized.
If you would like to review past proposals that were awarded by the South Dakota Humanities Board of Directors, please e-mail your request to grants@sdhumanities.org
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