Closed
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides small sponsorships of up to $5,000 for qualifying First Nations and Métis community organizations, non-profits, and certain Saskatchewan-based entities. It supports public events that promote reconciliation, cultural understanding, and benefit Indigenous people.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Public events that promote reconciliation and cultural understanding
- Events in education, employment, professional development, cultural celebrations, or honouring veterans and Elders
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Event description with goals and objectives
- Budget and budget breakdown
- Other funding or in-kind support information
- Past event summary, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations based in Saskatchewan
- First Nations, Tribal Councils, and FSIN
- Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and its regions, locals, and affiliates
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Unincorporated entities
- For-profit corporations
Eligible expenses
- Honoraria, gifts, and contracted services for Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and resource people
- In-province travel for participants, including gas and vehicle rental
- Materials and supplies for the event
- Cultural protocol items such as tobacco
- Facility rental when additional space is required, plus administration up to 10%
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Existing staff salaries and wages
- Out-of-province travel
- Capital expenditures and major purchases
- Use of the applicant’s existing space, including rent, utilities, and office overhead
- Administrative costs above 10% of the total grant amount
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Alignment with one of the funding categories
- Innovation
- Potential to promote reconciliation and cultural understanding
- Potential to benefit Indigenous people
- Achievable goals and realistic expenditures
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application with event details, goals, budget, funding sources, and partnerships.
- Ensure the information is complete, accurate, and comprehensive.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application online through the application portal.
- If fax submission is needed, contact the FNMR unit first.
- Step 3: Await confirmation and decision
- Receive an email acknowledging receipt of the application.
- Wait for the written funding decision from the ministry.
- Step 4: Complete reporting after the event
- Submit the final report and expenditure statement by the date in the grant agreement.
- Attach the expenditure spreadsheet when required.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only when complete and accurate.
- Not all assessed projects will receive funding.
- Applicants receive the funding decision in writing.
- Decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
- A final report and expenditure statement are required after the event.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted until all available funds are allocated.
- Applicants must be in good standing with the Ministry of Government Relations’ grant programs.
- No outstanding final reports are allowed.
- Changes to approved use of funds require prior written approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations and Métis Sponsorships Program
What is the First Nations and Métis Sponsorships?
This program provides small sponsorships of up to $5,000 for qualifying First Nations and Métis community organizations, non-profits, and certain Saskatchewan-based entities. It supports public events that promote reconciliation, cultural understanding, and benefit Indigenous people.
How much funding can be received?
First Nations and Métis Sponsorships Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the First Nations and Métis Sponsorships program?
To be eligible for the First Nations and Métis Sponsorships program, you must:
Saskatchewan-based organization
Event benefits Indigenous people
Good standing with ministry
What expenses are eligible under First Nations and Métis Sponsorships?
Public events that promote reconciliation and cultural understanding
Events in education, employment, professional development, cultural celebrations, or honouring veterans and Elders
Who can I contact for more information about the First Nations and Métis Sponsorships?
You can contact Atom Studio by email at fnmr@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 306-798-0183.
Where is the First Nations and Métis Sponsorships available?
The First Nations and Métis Sponsorships program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the First Nations and Métis Sponsorships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
First Nations and Métis Sponsorships is a Grant and Funding