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South Dakota Humanities Council Grants is a program from the South Dakota Humanities Council that funds community humanities activities across South Dakota. Nonprofit organizations may apply for up to ,000 to support programs such as workshops, presentations, reading and discussion events, exhibits, and media projects.
All funded programs must be free and open to the public, include a public discussion event, and feature active participation of a humanities scholar. Projects must take place after May 1. Eligible applicants are nonprofits located in South Dakota.
Exceptional programs requiring more than ,000 may contact SDHC directly.
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Humanities Grants – South Dakota Humanities Council DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 14! Humanities Grants Up to $10,000 Available The South Dakota Humanities Council has extended its current grant application deadline to March 14 for projects taking place after May 1. We invite non-profits around the state to apply for up to $10,000 to support community humanities activities.
If you have an exceptional program that requires funding above that level, please contact us. Programs can come in a variety of formats – workshops, presentations, reading/discussion events, exhibits, media projects, and more. Programs should be free, open to the public, and attract all audiences.
Applications must include a public discussion event and include active participation of a humanities scholar. Our hope is that grant-supported programs will help people learn new information, consider different perspectives, and share ideas in order to better understand one another. SDHC staff and board are working with federal leadership to continue the programs that have benefited the humanities in South Dakota for many decades.
It’s important to recognize in your grant applications that The South Dakota Humanities Council does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, political affiliation, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
We believe this policy meets the concerns of the administration in Washington, DC, and this new emphasis should be recognized in your grant applications. For further clarification, consult this statement from the National Endowment for the Humanities: https://www. neh.
gov/executive-orders SDHC is here to help! Contact us and we will do everything we can to assist you in telling your South Dakota story. As of April 4, 2022, all recipients of federal money must register for a Unique Entity ID (UEI) through the sam.
gov website. SDHC grant applicants are required to have the UEI and be actively registered in SAM. Visit https://sdhumanities.
org/grants/ to learn more about the UEI requirement, as well as other information about our grant opportunities . The website also provides our current FY25 Grant Guidelines with updated Media grant information , General Grant Requirements, a grant application template, budget form, and other application instructions. We also encourage you to contact our grants coordinator ( melinda@sdhumanities.
org ) before submitting your application so you can ask questions and receive guidance. Keep in mind that, in order to apply, the sponsoring organization must not have any currently open grant with SDHC. Learn more about humanities programming in South Dakota by signing up for SDHC e-Updates !
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in South Dakota offering public humanities programs. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by grant Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.