Project Funding
SaskCulture understands the importance of cultural programming in Saskatchewan. There is a range of funding available to support cultural projects such as multicultural and ethno-cultural awareness and celebrations, mentorship opportunities, capacity building and more.
The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant (AACL) provides partnership opportunities for non-profit organizations wishing to partner with an Aboriginal leader to work with a youth leader to bring traditional and new knowledge and skills to a community.
For more information, contact SaskCulture at (306) 780-9251.
The Capacity Building Grant Program (CBG) provides funding to enhance operational capacity of a cultural organization, such as staff and board development, strategic initiatives, pilot projects, organizational development and evaluations.
For more information, contact SaskCulture at (306)-780-9265.
The Métis Cultural Development fund (MCDF) supports activities that preserve, strengthen and transmit Métis culture and traditions in Saskatchewan. An emphasis is placed on children and building cultural leadership skills, transferring knowledge between generations, skills development, mentorship and having fun.
For more information, contact SaskCulture at (306) 780-9251.
The Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) has two streams. Through the MIF - Project Funding organizations who are primarily enthno-cutlural or multicultural in nature may apply for funding for multicultural programming. The focus on creating a lasting community experience.
For more information, contact SaskCulture at (306) 780-9813.
The ArtsSmarts program offers arts and education grants to schools, artists and community partnerships for innovative projects in any art form that brings K-12 students and professional artists together.
For more information, contact the Saskatchewan Arts Board at (306) 787-4056.
This program supports opportunities for communities, schools, institutions or other organizations to form partnerships with an artist to explore, assess and plan for cultural and creative opportunities.
For more information, contact the Saskatchewan Arts Board at (306) 787-4056.
Formerly the Artist-in-residence Grant program, this programs supports opportunities that respond to community needs for development in the arts by engaging Saskatchewan artists to work and reside in communities, or work with schools, institutions or other organizations for an extended period.
For more information, contact the Saskatchewan Arts Board at (306) 787-4056.
Other funds to consider…
Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program
The Community Grant Program provides per-capita funding to every community in Saskatchewan to assist with sport, recreation and cultural program expenses.
For more information, contact your municipality for more details. Some cities, like
Moose Jaw,
Saskatoon and
Regina have details on their web sites.
This program is a two-tiered grant supporting both short-term and ongoing artistic programs, activities and events.
For more information, contact Saskatchewan Arts Board at (306)-787-4056.
The CIF Community Grant Program, is program funded by the provincial government, which allocates annual and summer grants to support community projects and services. Funds are distributed through Regional Intersectoral Committees.
For more information, contact the CIF office at (306) 780-9308 or your
Regional Intersectoral Committee.
The Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation (SHF) offers financial assistance through several funding programs aimed at publications, research, conservation and promotion of heritage.
For more information, contact the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation at (306) 787-4188.
The Student Summer Works Program, formerly the Student Employment Experience (SEE) Program, offers Saskatchewan students employment opportunities to prepare for their future while working to enhance the province. Funded by the provincial government, this program is a wage subsidy program targeted at students and youth. SaskCulture administers the Cultural Component of this program.
For more information, contact SaskCulture at (306) 780 – 9812.
For other Student Summer Works P program, contact the
Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour at (306) 787-8434.
A range of funding programs are offered by the federal government that support programs and services which respond to multiculturalism and diversity in Canada.
For more information, contact the Department of Canadian Heritage at 1-888-77-MULTI.
