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Purpose

The RSCA Funding listserv operates to share news, events and funding opportunities related to research, scholarship and creative activities at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ.

We ask that subscribers consider the following guidelines:

• Share relevant funding opportunities.
• Share helpful training events and opportunities.
• Post questions about current funding opportunities or events.
• Seek networking opportunities for RSCA projects or programs.
• Remain respectful and purposeful in our messages.

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Limited submissions

A limited submission is an opportunity in which a sponsor restricts the number of proposals an institution may submit.

To select a proposals, an internal competition among prospective applicants ensures ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ submits its most competitive applications. Internal letters of interest and pre-proposals for limited submissions are reviewed by the university's Associate Deans for Research or members of the University Research Council.

If you find a limited submission of interest, check with the Division of Research to determine if an internal selection process is warranted. Watch the university's InfoReady platform for posted opportunities.

Internal funding opportunities

Opportunities for the university-wide community, including the RSCA Challenge Fund and Wokini Challenge Grant, will also be posted on InfoReady. Watch for announcements through university channels.

The RSCA Challenge Fund is supported by the Division of Research and Economic Development and the Office of Academic Affairs with advisement from the university RSCA Committee. The annual program serves as a seed grant for faculty and professional staff with responsibilities in research, scholarship and creative activity (RSCA). The Request for Applications (RFA) is released in the fall semester with a deadline in the spring semester. Visit InsideState for .

Check with your college or department for internal funding opportunities, as well. Review the for current funding opportunities, including limited submissions.

South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) releases calls for applications annually for the Competitive Research Grant (CRG) and others.

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State agencies often work with ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ faculty and staff in funding research and programming. Agencies include the SD Game, Fish and Parks, SD Department of Health and the SD Department of Transportation, among others.

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South Dakota EPSCoR Listserv

Based on funding from NSF, South Dakota is designated as an EPSCoR state, which opens additional funding opportunities for research. The SD EPSCoR website lists and distributes a weekly newsletter () with information on funding and EPSCoR-specific opportunities and training.

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH): NEH offers a variety of grant programs to individuals and organizations that do the highest quality work to promote the humanities.

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National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): The NEA is the only arts funder in the United States—public or private—that provides access to the arts in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. jurisdictions. Each year, we award thousands of grants nationwide, including grants to first-time applicants.

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