The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) has several resources to assist grant applicants.

Applications are submitted digitally online through the GoSmart System. Ensure adequate time is allotted to register and upload applicable documents.

Online Grant System How-to: 
GoSmart (the SDAC’s online grant system) provides step-by-step instructions online and a stable of instructional videos are available.

SDAC Grant Applicant Facebook Group:
Join the SDAC Grant Applicant Facebook group to pose questions to staff and other grant applicants – online at https://www.facebook.com/groups/486354835191552/members/.
 
“ASK THE ARTS COUNCIL” Watercooler Chats:
SDAC staff will host bi-weekly conversations to answer applicant questions and provide tips about what makes a good grant application, including examples of strong grant applications and discussion on panelist scoring criteria. Schedule and registration information to come via our online mailing list, if you are not a member, register at https://mailchi.mp/ea729649b7a2/sdac_newsletter
 
Draft Review:
​SDAC staff members offer a draft review prior to final grant submission deadlines to help applicants improve their applications by checking for mistakes or omissions that might cause ineligibility, and provide feedback to the applicant in time to make corrections ahead of the submission deadline. Staff will review the grant narrative, budget section, and support materials for compliance and consistency. Draft reviews do not provide grammatical editing or rewriting services. Contact the SDAC ahead of application to determine deadlines.