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Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding

Funding for cultural projects in Saskatchewan

Offered by
SaskCulture
Official source: saskculture.ca

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Funding available
$ 20,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Incorporated non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan
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Overview

The Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) – Small Project supports registered non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan delivering cultural projects. It funds wages, honoraria, materials, participant travel, advertising, and limited food or nutrition costs when discussed with the Consultant.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$20,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
Provincial

Receipt of requests is now closed

Get notified about updates to this grant.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Small Project guidelines updated

The Small Project guidelines now spell out expanded applicant eligibility, a new October 13, 2026 deadline, and a December 8, 2026 earliest start date.

See more

The newly available Small Project guidelines expand who can apply, adding First Nations, Tribal Councils, Métis entities, and municipalities, and they also add new exclusions and priority considerations tied to recent MIF awards and operational funding. The guidelines now show an application deadline of October 13, 2026 and say eligible projects cannot start earlier than December 8, 2026. They also provide a grant-specific contact email for consultant Shelley Fayant at sfayant@saskculture.ca.

Official source: saskculture.ca
October 6, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Incorporated non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan
  • First Nations, Tribal Councils, Métis Locals, Métis Regions or Municipalities

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations or departments that are part of a federal or provincial operation and/or Crown Corporation
  • Arts, Heritage, and Multicultural organizations that receive operational funding directed by the Government of Saskatchewan
  • Organizations that exclusively promote definable religious or political viewpoints
  • Districts for Sport, Culture and Recreation
  • Eligible Cultural Organizations (ECOs) and other organizations that receive operational funding directly from the Culture Section of Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund
  • Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions; Libraries; Businesses; non-profit professional organizations and associations that do not have an integral ethnocultural, multicultural, First Nation or Métis focus
  • Unincorporated groups; Individuals
  • Applicants who have received MIF-Project grants for the past three (3) consecutive funding rounds
  • Applicants who receive MIF-Annual funding

Eligible expenses

  • Wages, honorarium and contract agreements for cultural resource people offering their skills and expertise for the term of the project, and pay for cultural experts who are sharing their knowledge and skills for the project.
  • Material expenses related to the cultural activity, including gifts related to First Nations cultural protocols, and cultural material assets that remain with the applicant organization.
  • Food/Nutrition expenses as an important component of program delivery, if discussed with the Consultant, with a recommended maximum of 20% of the total grant award for food expenses that are a part of the cultural experience being offered.
  • Facility costs only when additional space is required for the project to move ahead, and travel expenses for participants based in Saskatchewan attending eligible activity, including gas, rental of vehicles, bus transit, taxi or ride share, and airfare.
  • Advertising and promotion costs up to 10% of the total grant request.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Allowances, wages or personal expenses for program registrants and participants, and salaries and expenses of existing staff and Board members of the applicant organization.
  • Capital expenses such as construction, renovations or repairs; cash or other prizes, gifts, medals, trophies, charitable donations, or the purchase of alcohol; sponsorships, fundraisers, galas or award ceremonies; purchase of artifacts or collections.
  • Generally, food costs are ineligible.
  • Office and administration fees, including utilities, rent and/or rental of an applicant organization’s own facilities; travel and accommodation expenses to bring in out-of-province cultural workers; travel and any program expenses for out-of-province participants; expenses related to cultural activity taking place outside of the province.
  • Activities that use or present First Nation or Métis cultural material, traditional knowledge or stories without evidence of permission (supporting letters) from the community; performative or passive entertainment that does not include an exchange of cultural knowledge or awareness; projects that include religious or political activities, viewpoints or components.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Saskatchewan

Activities funded

  • Cultural Continuity work that supports the development and advancement of cultural practices and traditions internal to an ethnocultural, multicultural, First Nation or Métis community.
  • Celebration of Diversity work that supports cultural performances, displays, and expressions of ethnocultural and First Nation and Métis, 2SLGBTQ+ and disability groups for education and engagement with the broader community.

How to apply

  • Read the guidelines.
  • Contact an Outreach Consultant.
  • Apply online through SaskCulture’s Online Grant Platform (OGP) unless accessibility arrangements have been made.

Documents Needed

  • Signed application
  • Organization’s annual financial statement most recently submitted to the ISC

Selection criteria

  • Priority is given to projects that take place in the province’s northern and/or rural or otherwise underserved communities.
  • Priority is given to projects led by equity-denied communities and cultural organizations, or by organizations that demonstrate commitment to equity within their organizational structures with attention to diverse staff, board, experience and programming.
  • Priority is given to projects led by organizations with a primarily cultural mandate.
  • Priority is given to projects that support cultural communities and groups who have had limited access to SaskCulture funding, including projects or applicants that have not received a MIF Project grant from the past two funding rounds.
  • Priority is given to projects from applicants that have not received SaskCulture or Sask Lotteries operational funding totaling more than $30,000 in the last year, and to projects that are not competitive events.

Processing and Agreement

  • SaskCulture will review applications to confirm basic eligibility requirements have been met before submitting them to the funding assessors.
  • Eligible applications are evaluated by volunteer community members with knowledge and experience related to the purpose and priority of this grant program.
  • Applicants can expect to be informed of funding results about eight (8) to ten (10) weeks after the application deadline.
  • Upon approval, funds may only be used for the eligible activities outlined in the application, significant changes to the use of funds must be approved by SaskCulture, and funds may not be transferred to other activities or organizations.

Additional information

  • Applicants are encouraged to speak with an Outreach Consultant before submitting.
  • New applicants may request guidance on eligibility and application support.
  • An Accessibility Fund is available for applicants facing barriers.
  • In-province purchases should be prioritized whenever reasonable.

Official sources

Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual Funding

Program guide

Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) - Major Project (2026)Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) - Major Project (2026)Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) - Major Project (2026)

Supporting document

Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) - Major ProjectMulticultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) - Small ProjectMulticultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) - Small Project
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding Program

What is the Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding?

The Multicultural Initiatives Fund (MIF) – Small Project supports registered non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan delivering cultural projects. It funds wages, honoraria, materials, participant travel, advertising, and limited food or nutrition costs when discussed with the Consultant.

How much funding can be received?

Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding program?

To be eligible for the Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding program, you must: Registered non-profit organization in Saskatchewan Primarily cultural mandate or significant cultural engagement Must be in good standing and have no overdue grant follow-ups

What expenses are eligible under Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding?

Wages, honorarium and contract agreements for cultural resource people offering their skills and expertise for the term of the project, and pay for cultural experts who are sharing their knowledge and skills for the project. Material expenses related to the cultural activity, including gifts related to First Nations cultural protocols, and cultural material assets that remain with the applicant organization. Food/Nutrition expenses as an important component of program delivery, if discussed with the Consultant, with a recommended maximum of 20% of the total grant award for food expenses that are a part of the cultural experience being offered. Facility costs only when additional space is required for the project to move ahead, and travel expenses for participants based in Saskatchewan attending eligible activity, including gas, rental of vehicles, bus transit, taxi or ride share, and airfare. Advertising and promotion costs up to 10% of the total grant request.

Where is the Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding available?

The Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding program is available the province of Saskatchewan.

Is the Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding?

Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding is funded by SaskCulture