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South Dakota State Library Services

A list of services provided by the South Dakota State Library.

Training

Below you will find basic information on how to write a grant, data resources for grant applications, and websites with helpful information. Contact Brenda Standiford if interested in setting up a training session. 

Grants Resources

What is the difference between being a "nonprofit" and being a "nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status"? Library Strategies 
Tax exempt status for libraries - from the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives. 
Government Entities and Grants.
GrantStation Pathfinder - contains links to free learning resources.
Investing in Native Communities - an interactive website to encourage greater funding and support to Native communities. 
Candid Learning (formerly GrantSpace) 
Institute of Museum and Library Services - grants for museums, museum and library collaborations, libraries and tribal libraries.
Colorado Department of Education ideas for libraries. Note some resources are Colorado specific.