Closed
Museum Grant Program
Operational funding for Saskatchewan museums
Offered by
SaskCulture
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 1,500 - $ 50,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Museum Grant Program provides operational funding for Saskatchewan museums to support strong programs and day-to-day operations. Funding is available through three streams, with eligible activities focused on museum operating costs and public-facing cultural work.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $50,000
- Minimum funding
- $1,500
- Increase social or community impact
- 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
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Museums incorporated as non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan.
- Public institutions operating a museum, such as municipalities, educational organizations, library boards, recreation boards, or other incorporated bodies.
Who is not eligible
- Federal or provincial government operations and Crown corporations.
- Museums that receive more than 50% of total revenues from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund, except Stream One applicants.
- Museums receiving operational funding directly from the Culture Section of Saskatchewan Lotteries Fund.
- Museums receiving funding directed by the Government of Saskatchewan.
Eligible expenses
- Operating expenses such as salaries, administration, programming, and communications.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Development costs for a new facility.
- Capital improvements, except minor renovations linked to upgrading or improvement projects.
- Purchase of artifacts or collections.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Activities funded
- Operational activities for museums.
- Public programming, exhibitions, education, communications, and other museum operations.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program fit
- Contact SaskCulture before applying if you have not previously applied.
- First-time applicants must complete the New Applicant Profile form.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form and attach the required financial documents and supporting materials.
- Use the electronic form when possible and ensure the application is legible.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Mail seven copies of the application and all attachments to SaskCulture.
- Applications must be postmarked by the deadline and cannot be sent by email or fax.
- Step 4: Await review and results
- SaskCulture reviews applications for basic eligibility.
- Eligible applications are sent to jury adjudication and applicants are notified of the outcome.
Documents Needed
- Completed MGP application form.
- All required attachments.
- Most recent annual financial statement.
- Proposed budget for the next year or years.
- New Applicant Profile form, for first-time applicants.
Selection criteria
- Merit and quality of museum operations.
- Use of Standards for Saskatchewan Museums.
- Quality of planned activities and their fit with the museum's size and scope.
- Public access and increased access to collections and related knowledge.
- Priority may be given to equitable provincial distribution and to museums serving rural, Northern, First Nations, Métis, newcomer, Indigenous, ethno-cultural, or multicultural communities.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed first to confirm basic eligibility.
- Eligible applications are then adjudicated by a volunteer jury.
- Applicants are informed of the results.
- Funding decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
- Successful recipients must meet funding obligations and reporting requirements to maintain access to future funding.
Additional information
- First-time applicants must apply to Stream One.
- Applications are assessed by a volunteer jury.
- Funding decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
- Successful applicants must publicly acknowledge SaskCulture and Saskatchewan Lotteries.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Museum Grant Program Program
What is the Museum Grant Program?
The Museum Grant Program provides operational funding for Saskatchewan museums to support strong programs and day-to-day operations. Funding is available through three streams, with eligible activities focused on museum operating costs and public-facing cultural work.
How much funding can be received?
Museum Grant Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Museum Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Museum Grant Program program, you must:
Saskatchewan museum
Non-profit or public institution
Open at least one year
What expenses are eligible under Museum Grant Program?
Operating expenses such as salaries, administration, programming, and communications.
Who can I contact for more information about the Museum Grant Program?
You can contact SaskCulture by email at tplayford@saskculture.ca.
Where is the Museum Grant Program available?
The Museum Grant Program program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Museum Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Museum Grant Program is a Grant and Funding