South Dakota Humanities Council Grant Program

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    South Dakota Humanities Council

    Summary

    Created in 1972, the South Dakota Humanities Council (SDHC) provides financial support to public humanities programs. SDHC is a non-profit organization and the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Besides providing financial support, SDHC offers a variety of educational and literary programs and houses the South Dakota Center for the Book.


    Mission: The South Dakota Humanities Council celebrates literature, promotes civil conversation, and tells the stories that define our state.


    Vision: The SDHC will lead statewide advocacy for the humanities, working with other partners to foster literary and civic engagement.


    Strategic Priorities:

    • Expand the community of readers and writers through literary events throughout South Dakota
    • Engage communities in thoughtful conversation about our state's cultural and historical landscape
    • Diversify revenue sources
     

    History of Funding

    Spring 2020 recipients are available here: http://sdhumanities.org/media/blog/sdhc-awards-36k-for-humanities-grant-programs/


    Fall 2019 recipients are available here: http://sdhumanities.org/media/blog/sdhc-funds-eight-grant-projects-totaling-36k/

    Additional Information

    SDHC does not fund:

    • Courses, scholarships, cash awards or fellowships
    • Projects in the creative or performing arts that do not have a humanities component
    • Lobbying efforts or activities that advocate a political/social party, agenda or ideology
    • Capital projects including equipment, land, renovation or staffing costs
    • Programs held to make a profit
    • Meals, snacks, decorations
    • Expenses incurred prior to receiving the grant
    • Endowment or fundraising solicitations
    • Proposals that do not follow SDHC guidelines
    • 501 (C) 6 organizations

    Contacts

    Melinda Bardanier

    Melinda Bardanier
    1215 Trail Ridge Road
    Brookings, SD 57006
    605-688-4530
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Organizations typically eligible:

    • Private nonprofit organizations
    • Institutions of higher education
    • State and local groups, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments
    • Community and cultural organizations
    • Educational and professional groups
    • Museums
    • Libraries
    • Public agencies

    Deadline Details

    Deadlines vary by award type:

    • $2,000 and less - rolling deadline, as funding allows (Mini grant)
    • More than $2.000 are due Feb. 28 and Oct. 15, annually (Major grant)

    Award Details

    The South Dakota Humanities Council provides federal grant funding annually in three competitive categories: Discussion, Media and Research. Grant applications for $2,000 and under are accepted on a rolling basis while grant applications over $2,000 are due on February 28th and October 15th. Registered 501(c)3 nonprofits and certain tax-exempt groups may apply. The SDHC also awards financial assistance for Speakers Bureau visits, 

    Book Club to Go and One Book South Dakota discussion; these programs, while not addressed in this document, are further detailed on the SDHC website and our annual Program Catalog.

    Related Webcasts Use the links below to view the recorded playback of these webcasts


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