The South Dakota Arts Council is a state agency serving South Dakotans and their communities through the arts.
Professional Development Grants are designed to support organizations by funding a representative's attendance at professional development activities that benefit both the individual and the organization. These grants cover 50% of cash costs, including registration fees and state government rate expenses for travel, lodging, and meals. Eligible applicants are organizations seeking to enhance their contributions to the arts within their community or region. Funding is aimed at one representative per organization and evaluates proposals based on a project's description, its impact on the arts, the necessity for support, and a realistic budget that includes contributions from other sources.