SDAC Arts Opportunity Grant

The SDAC Arts Opportunity Grant supports organizations in presenting unique arts activities that arise unexpectedly within the grant year. This interim grant assists those unable to meet regular deadlines, funding one-time events outside of the organization's usual activities. Applicants must demonstrate a dollar-for-dollar match and provide a detailed project description, emphasizing community impact and support needs. This grant is primarily for non-current SDAC grant recipients, ensuring diverse opportunities for artistic engagement.

NOTE: All materials must be postmarked at least 30 days prior to the beginning date of the proposed activity.
Purpose
Arts Opportunity Grants are interim grants designed to assist organizations present specific arts activities that arise as sudden opportunities during the course of the grant year and for which they could not meet the regular March 1 application deadline. Grants normally fund one-time events which are not part of the organization’s regular season of activities.
Grant Funding
No more than 50% of the total project costs may be requested from the Arts Council. Grants must be matched at least dollar for dollar by the applicant. In many cases, approved grant requests will be fully funded. Sometimes, however, grant approval will be for less than the amount requested. The final payment (10% of the grant amount) will be withheld until receipt of the grant evaluation.
This grant is designed primarily for organizations that are not current SDAC grant recipients; however, organizations receiving Arts Challenge, Importation of Musicians, and Project grant support will be granted an exception and considered for funding if, and only if, they meet the following condition: the special, one-time project for which funds are sought falls outside the scope of an organization’s usual and customary activities. Arts Challenge grant recipients, in particular, must specifically address in the grant narrative, why the proposed activity is uniquely different from the organization’s normal season of events.
Criteria for Awarding Grants
Applications are reviewed by staff with consideration given to:
Eligibility of both the project and the organization.Complete description of the project.Contribution to overall quality of the arts in applicant’s community or region.Indication of need for SDAC support.Realistic budget showing a strong commitment by the organization and cash support from other public and private sources.

Eligibility

Funds may be granted only to eligible organizational subrecipients:Nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizationsRegistered Non-Profit Organizations must be in “good standing” with the South Dakota Secretary of StateUnits of state or local governmentFederally recognized tribal governments

Ineligibility

Colleges and universities are not eligible to apply.Statewide Services Grant recipients are not eligible to apply.