Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Annual and Project Funding

• Signed application
• Organization’s annual financial statement
• Supporting letters, MOUs, or agreements where relevant
• Budget table for the project
• Follow-up report after the project

Who is eligible?

• Registered non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan
• First Nation, Tribal Council, Métis Local, or municipality

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
• Businesses

Eligible expenses

• Wages, honorarium and contract agreements for cultural resource people
• Material expenses related to the cultural activity, including gifts related to First Nations cultural protocols
• Food/nutrition expenses as an important component of program delivery, if discussed with the Consultant
• Facility costs only where additional space is required for the project to move ahead
• Travel expenses for participants based in Saskatchewan attending eligible activity, including gas, rental of vehicles, bus transit, taxi or ride share, and airfare

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• 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
• Allowances, wages or personal expenses for program registrants and participants
• Capital expenses such as construction, renovations or repairs

Eligible geographic areas

• Saskatchewan

• How well the proposed activity meets the Purpose, Streams and Priorities of the grant program, including the quality and merit of the proposed activity
• How well the project includes and supports participation from northern and rural communities, and underserved groups
• Evidence of realistic and responsible use of resources and the ability of the applicant organization to complete the project and deliver quality cultural projects
• How well the project includes evidence of resourcefulness, collaboration, community support and engagement, and involvement from community partners
• The potential for ongoing impact and legacy

• Applications are expected to be submitted via the Online Grant Platform (OGP) unless accessibility arrangements have been made.

• 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.
• Successful applicants will receive 100% of their total grant allocation upon grant approval.
• A Follow-up Report (FUR) must be submitted after the project has taken place.

• 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.