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Live Performing Arts Production & Performance
Support for commercial live performance productions
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 24, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $35,000 or 50% of eligible project costs, whichever is less, per fiscal year. It supports commercial live performing arts productions and performances, including theatre, dance, comedy, magic, spoken word, puppetry, and circus acts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 24, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production and performance of live stage works for paying audiences
- Production and streaming of live plays and radio plays/audio dramas
- Touring performances in Saskatchewan, Canada, or internationally
- New productions or existing works presented in a new market
Documents Needed
- Completed budget template
- Project financing structure
- Travel itinerary, if applicable
- Budget line support documentation for items over $500
- Required application documents from the current fiscal year templates
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible Saskatchewan individuals
- Eligible Saskatchewan companies
- Live performing arts practitioners
- Commercial production applicants in live performing arts
Who is not eligible
- Community theatre productions
- Guided tours, including those with theatrical components
- Museum or heritage site tours
- Projects funded by SK Arts or SaskCulture
- Projects whose main purpose is not commercial
Eligible expenses
- Production expenses directly related to the project
- Marketing costs directly related to the project, up to 25% of the total project budget
- Festival application fees and fringe festival site fees
- Performance fees for performers and crew fees for technical professionals
- Rehearsal-related artist fees and venue rental
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Guided tours, with or without theatrical components
- Museum or heritage site tours
- Payment or royalties tied to box office revenue
- Community theatre productions
- Sporting events and competitions
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
- Canada
- International
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by Creative Saskatchewan staff for eligibility and completeness.
- Eligible applications are then assessed through the program’s external assessment process.
- Applicants receive a written decision by email and through the Grant Management System.
- If approved, a Letter of Commitment sets out the terms and conditions.
- The grant is paid only after the formal agreement is signed and any pre-conditions are met.
Additional information
- Applicants do not need to wait until one grant is completed before starting another application.
- Successful recipients must acknowledge Creative Saskatchewan on professional social media.
- Budget and travel itinerary templates are updated annually and must be current.
- Applications are assessed based on available funds.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Live Performing Arts Production & Performance Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Live Performing Arts Production & Performance. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Live Performing Arts Production & Performance?
This program provides up to $35,000 or 50% of eligible project costs, whichever is less, per fiscal year. It supports commercial live performing arts productions and performances, including theatre, dance, comedy, magic, spoken word, puppetry, and circus acts.
How much funding can be received?
Live Performing Arts Production & Performance Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Live Performing Arts Production & Performance program?
To be eligible for the Live Performing Arts Production & Performance program, you must:
Commercial live performance project
For paying audiences
Meets Creative Saskatchewan general eligibility
What expenses are eligible under Live Performing Arts Production & Performance?
Production and performance of live stage works for paying audiences
Production and streaming of live plays and radio plays/audio dramas
Touring performances in Saskatchewan, Canada, or internationally
New productions or existing works presented in a new market
Who can I contact for more information about the Live Performing Arts Production & Performance?
You can contact Creative Saskatchewan by email at office@creativesask.ca or by phone at 306-798-9800.
Where is the Live Performing Arts Production & Performance available?
The Live Performing Arts Production & Performance program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Live Performing Arts Production & Performance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Live Performing Arts Production & Performance is a Grant and Funding