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Grants of up to $25,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to support the humanities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for humanities programming and support for general operations. Applicants thr

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Dakota organizations in eligible regions to address the needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support new or existing programs that benefit disadvantaged people, support basic needs, and care for children and youth. Proposals

Opportunity for South Dakota professional artists to be included in a statewide roster for residencies in schools and community-based arts activities. If accepted to the roster, artists will be eligible to receive financial support for short and long-term residencies in

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, units of government, and educational institutions for community benefit initiatives. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for resi

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Dakota libraries, museums, and historical societies for history projects. Funding is intended for projects on topics including American history, genealogy, preservation of significant historical items, and the promotion of democracy, pat

Grants to South Dakota organizations to promote American heritage and history. Funding is intended to support projects that preserve historically significant items and memorabilia, foster historical interest, encourage patriotic and democratic ideals, promote genealogic

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Dakota public charities, schools, government entities, and faith-based organizations in eligible regions for activities that strengthen capacity. Funding is intended for efforts that address long-term sustainability of organizations that

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs, such as promoting agric

Grants of up to $50,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and tribal organizations to promote oral health. This program places a strong emphasis on disease prevention and providing services to underserved populations. Applican

Grants to South Dakota organizations and businesses in eligible locations for projects to improve and create facilities related to tourism activities. Funding is intended for capital improvements, such as renovations, repairs, infrastructure, beautification, and new con

Grants to South Dakota organizations in eligible locations to support public events, conventions, and tournaments that attract tourists and benefit the local community. Eligible events must be open to the public. Funding is intended for programs or projects that will ul

Grants to South Dakota conservation districts for projects that protect environmental resources throughout the State. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects that protect and conserve natural resources, including watersheds, forests, and agricultural land.