Grant Programs Offered by SaskCulture:
Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant
Deadline: April 15
Description: The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant (AACL) supports the sharing of cultural skills and knowledge to young people through participatory cultural activity with First Nations or Métis arts and culture leaders.
Funding: Project funding up to a maximum of $30,000 with conditions. Please see the application guidelines for more information and examples of how eligible expenses are calculated.
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Community Cultural Engagement and Planning Grant
Deadline: February 15
Description: The Community Cultural Engagement and Planning Grant (CCEP) aims to support Saskatchewan municipalities and First Nations Bands wanting to explore and plan for the creative and cultural potential of their community through cultural engagement and planning initiatives.
Funding:
| Stream | Percent Funded | Grant Request Amount | Applicant Contribution |
| Research | 100% | Up to a $5,000 grant | $0 |
| Engagement | 100% | Up to a $5,000 grant | $0 |
| Development of a Culture Plan | 50% | Up to a $20,000 grant | 50% of eligible expenses |
| Implementation | 50% | Up to a $5,000 grant | 50% of eligible expenses |
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Culture Days Funding Assistance
Deadline: April 15
Description: Culture Days is a collaborative, pan-Canadian movement designed to raise awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. SaskCulture is pleased to offer Culture Days Funding Assistance (CDFA) in support of Culture Days initiatives throughout Saskatchewan. Culture Days Funding Assistance is designed to support Culture Days initiatives (activities, events and projects) that engage public participation and inspire future involvement in the cultural life of Saskatchewan communities.
Funding: There are two funding streams for CDFA, Culture Days Hubs and Culture Days Events. Culture Days Events (presented by 1 organization) are eligible for a maximum of $1,000. Culture Days Hubs (presented by a minimum of 3 organizations) are eligible for a maximum of $4,000.
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Metis Cultural Development Fund
Deadline: April 30 & October 31
Description: The Métis Cultural Development Fund (MCDF) program seeks to fund activities that preserve, strengthen and transmit Métis culture, traditions and leadership in Saskatchewan.
Funding: Maximum Grant Amount: Up to 80% of eligible project expenses, to a maximum of $10,000.
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Multicultural Initiatives Fund – Project
Deadline: September 30 & March 31
Description: The Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) aims to advance multiculturalism in Saskatchewan by supporting projects encouraging people in Saskatchewan to share, learn, appreciate, respect and accept cultural diversity.
Funding: Project funding up to a maximum of $10,000 with conditions. Please see the application guidelines for more information and examples of how eligible expenses are calculated.
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Multicultural Initiatives Fund – Annual
Deadline: January 31
Description: The Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) aims to advance multiculturalism in Saskatchewan by supporting projects encouraging people in Saskatchewan to share, learn, appreciate, respect and accept cultural diversity.
Funding: Up to 50% of an organization’s annual budget, to a maximum of $20,000.
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Grant Programs Offered by Saskatchewan Arts Board:
Artists in Communities (formerly Creative Partnerships)
Deadline: May 1
Funding: Residencies: $45,000 Projects: $10,000
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Artists in Schools (formerly ArtsSmarts Saskatchewan)
Deadlines: Artists in Residence – May 1 After Hours – May 1 Projects: November 1
Funding: Artists in Schools – Projects: $10,000 Artists in Schools – Residencies: $40,000
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Professional Arts Organization Program
Deadlines: Annual – January 15 Multi-year: Contact the Saskatchewan Arts Board
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SaskFestivals
Deadlines: Multi-year: Contact the Saskatchewan Arts Board Annual: January 15 Project: October 15
Funding: Multi-year & Annual – up to $40,000 Multi-year & Annual – over $40,000 Project- $8,000
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Saskatchewan Aboriginal Languages Initiative Fund
Deadline: December 5, 2018
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