South Dakota Arts Council Seeking Grant Applications

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Arts Council is encouraging artists, arts organizations and other nonprofit groups to apply for grants to assist in funding arts projects and programs throughout the state.

South Dakota artists may apply for funding through five grant programs: artist fellowships of $5,000, artist project grants of between $1,000 and $2,000, artist collaboration grants of up to $6,000, traditional arts apprenticeship grants of up to $4,000 and artist career development grants of $2,000.

Nonprofit organizations can seek funding support in the form of arts challenge grants, statewide services grants, project grants and importation of musicians grants.

The application deadline is March 1.

Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements, granting criteria and the application procedure on the website before beginning the application process.

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