The South Dakota Arts Council is a state agency serving South Dakotans and their communities through the arts.
The Excursion Program seeks to support South Dakota organizations in covering transportation costs for K-12 students and persons with disabilities attending programs co-sponsored by the South Dakota Arts Council outside their hometown. The grant emphasizes inclusivity, requiring each Excursion to include a minimum of eight participants from these groups. The program is flexible in supporting various transportation methods, including reimbursement for private vehicle use at the state mileage rate and covering up to 50% of total cash transportation costs. Special provisions are made for individuals with disabilities or special needs, potentially allowing for the use of funds for events within the same town under certain conditions.