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Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant
Funding for Indigenous-led cultural leadership projects
Offered by Official source: saskculture.ca
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- Funding available
- $ 15,000 - $ 30,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program supports First Nations and/or Métis-led cultural projects in Saskatchewan. Maximum funding is $30,000 for major projects and $15,000 for small projects.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $30,000
- Minimum funding
- $15,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Saskatchewan
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan
- First Nations, Tribal Councils, Métis Locals, and municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Federal or provincial organizations and Crown corporations
- Schools, post-secondary institutions, and libraries
- Businesses
- Unincorporated groups and individuals
- Non-profit associations without an integral First Nations or Métis focus
Eligible expenses
- Wages, honorariums, and contract fees for cultural resource people and experts
- Project materials and cultural activity supplies
- Food and nutrition costs tied to program delivery, in limited cases
- Facility costs only when extra space is needed
- Participant travel within Saskatchewan
- Advertising and promotion costs within the program limit
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital costs such as construction, renovations, or repairs
- Office and administration costs, including rent and utilities for the applicant’s own facilities
- Salaries and expenses of existing staff
- Out-of-province travel and related costs for participants or cultural workers
- Alcohol, prizes, trophies, donations, fundraisers, galas, and banquets
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
- Northern, rural, and underserved communities in Saskatchewan
Activities funded
- Cultural projects led by First Nations and/or Métis communities or organizations
- Activities that transmit cultural skills and knowledge to youth
- Intergenerational cultural activities
- Projects that build leadership skills and sustain cultural knowledge, practices, and relationships to the land
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the guidelines
- Read the program guidelines and choose the Small or Major Project stream.
- Step 2: Contact an Outreach Consultant
- Discuss your project idea and request before submitting.
- Step 3: Prepare your online application
- Set up your profile on the Online Grant Platform.
- Complete the application and ensure it is signed by two different people.
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Send the application through the Online Grant Platform unless accessibility arrangements were made.
- Submit before the deadline.
Documents Needed
- Signed application form
- Organization’s annual financial statement
- Supporting letters from the community, if required
Selection criteria
- Fit with the program purpose and priorities
- Depth of experience and learning for participants or audience
- Leadership development opportunities
- Barriers to participation and community support
- Long-term impact and responsible use of resources
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for basic eligibility.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by volunteer community assessors.
- Funding decisions are issued about 8 to 10 weeks after the deadline.
- Successful applicants receive approval and must submit a follow-up report after the project.
- Applications not approved are not appealed or revisited.
Additional information
- Applicants are encouraged to contact an Outreach Consultant before submitting.
- Only one IACL grant can be held at a time.
- Two different people must sign the application.
- Late applications will not be considered.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant Program
What is the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant?
This program supports First Nations and/or Métis-led cultural projects in Saskatchewan. Maximum funding is $30,000 for major projects and $15,000 for small projects.
How much funding can be received?
Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant program?
To be eligible for the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant program, you must:
First Nations and/or Métis-led project
Meaningful cultural impact in Saskatchewan
Meets program purpose and priorities
What expenses are eligible under Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant?
Wages, honorariums, and contract fees for cultural resource people and experts
Project materials and cultural activity supplies
Food and nutrition costs tied to program delivery, in limited cases
Facility costs only when extra space is needed
Participant travel within Saskatchewan
Advertising and promotion costs within the program limit
Where is the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant available?
The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant?
Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant is funded by SaskCulture