SDAC Excursion Grant

The SDAC Excursion Grant offers matching funds to South Dakota organizations for transportation costs related to taking K-12 students and individuals with disabilities to arts programs in other towns. Eligible organizations include nonprofit entities and educational institutions. Grants cover up to 50% of transportation costs, whether using private vehicles or alternative transport. Each excursion must involve at least eight participants and may qualify for funding even if the event is local in special circumstances.

NOTE: All materials must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the beginning date of the proposed activity.
Purpose
The Excursion Program provides matching funds to South Dakota organizations to assist in transportation costs for taking K-12 students and persons with disabilities to programs co-sponsored by the South Dakota Arts Council in another town.
Each Excursion must include a minimum of eight K-12 students and/or persons with disabilities, traveling to an event outside their home town. [The former mileage requirement has been eliminated.] If private cars are used, it is expected that at least four people, including a chaperone, will be transported in each. In special cases involving the transportation of persons with disabilities or special needs students, excursion funds may be used even if the event is in the same town. Please contact the Arts Council office to determine if your situation meets that exception.
Grant Funding
Up to 50% of the total amount of cash transportation cost will be paid by the Council.
If private vehicles are used for the Excursion, transportation cost should be computed using the state rate per mile. If an alternative mode of transportation is used (i.e. charter bus, rental van, etc.), a copy of the rental agreement which includes the transportation cost, must be submitted with this application.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations designated as federally tax-exempt under the IRS Section 501(c)(3), units of government, public and private K-12 schools, or nonprofit education institutions are eligible. Organizations not meeting this requirement may apply under the auspices of a qualifying organization, which then becomes responsible for all fiscal and contractual agreements.Funds are limited to the transportation of:K-12 studentsPersons with disabilities