The South Dakota Arts Council is a state agency serving South Dakotans and their communities through the arts.
The grant provides matching funds to South Dakota nonprofit arts organizations for hiring specialists to offer technical advice on programs, projects, administrative functions, and particularly technology-related issues like internet use, web design, and other computer expertise. This assistance is aimed at organizations lacking internal expertise. Funding covers 50% of the consultant’s fee and travel expenses, encouraging professional development within the organizations. Criteria for awarding grants include a detailed description of the consultation, a demonstrated need for assistance, qualifications of the consultant, the organization's management and fiscal competence, and a realistic budget showing a cash match.