Stephanie Miller-Davis Summer Reading Program Grant

Grant to promote early childhood literacy in rural South Dakota communities through summer reading programs and children's books and materials.

Program Details

South Dakota State Library / Stephanie Miller-Davis Charitable Fund / South Dakota Community Foundation is a funding organization that offers the Stephanie Miller-Davis Summer Reading Program Grant grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by South Dakota State Library / Stephanie Miller-Davis Charitable Fund / South Dakota Community Foundation through South Dakota State Library. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include south dakota public libraries that are state and federally recognized, south dakota tribal/public library on any south dakota reservation, south dakota public school libraries partnering with eligible public library, and nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with South Dakota State Library / Stephanie Miller-Davis Charitable Fund / South Dakota Community Foundation or on South Dakota State Library before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $1K. Applications are due by February 1, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 624410, 519120. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through South Dakota State Library. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to early childhood
• Programs related to library

Award details

Award range: $1K. Applications close on February 1, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture