Northern Youth Cultural Fund

Application form, project description, budget details, proof of organization registration, supporting letters if applicable.

Organizations must be based in northern Saskatchewan within the Northern District and involved in cultural activities for youth.

Who is eligible?

Cultural groups, organizations, schools, libraries, Friendship Centres, First Nations, Tribal Councils, Métis Locals or Regions, municipalities within northern Saskatchewan.

Who is not eligible

Applicants based outside northern Saskatchewan or involved in activities unrelated to youth cultural programming.

Eligible expenses

Support for activities related to arts, heritage, dance, drama, music, and camps outside school hours.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Expenses related to activities outside eligible artistic and cultural programming, administrative costs outside project scope, or activities occurring within school hours.

Eligible geographic areas

Northern Saskatchewan

Projects will be evaluated based on artistic quality, community impact, inclusivity, and alignment with program goals. The evaluation emphasizes the project's ability to engage youth meaningfully and sustainably in cultural activities.

Contact the NYCF consultant for project eligibility verification.Prepare and submit a detailed project proposal and supporting documents.Attend consultation if required, and obtain approval for project plan.Complete and submit the application form within the deadline.Await evaluation results, and if approved, sign the funding agreement and commence the project.

Applicants should contact the NYCF consultant before proceeding with application submission. After submission, applications are reviewed for eligibility and project fit, with decisions communicated within four weeks. Approved projects will enter into a funding agreement outlining terms, conditions, and reporting obligations. Funding is disbursed following agreement signing, and recipients must submit reports on project outcomes and expenditures.

Applicants are advised to contact the NYCF consultant before applying to verify project eligibility and suitability of the grant.