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Northern Youth Cultural Fund
Funding for youth cultural activities in northern Saskatchewan
Latest source updateLast Update: September 23, 2026Latest change: The Northern Youth Cultural Fund now shows an October 15, 2026 deadline, updated applicant eligibility, and revised application requirements in the Fall 2026 guidelines.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 23, 2026
Latest change: The Northern Youth Cultural Fund now shows an October 15, 2026 deadline, updated applicant eligibility, and revised application requirements in the Fall 2026 guidelines.
Northern Youth Cultural Fund deadline and eligibility updated
The Northern Youth Cultural Fund now shows an application deadline of October 15, 2026, and the Fall 2026 guidelines confirm that applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on that date. The application materials also add community letters of support, update applicant eligibility to include Métis Locals and Métis Regions in the listed eligible organizations, and add businesses and unincorporated groups to the ineligible applicants list. The review section now includes explicit assessment criteria, and the guidelines update the linked program document from the Spring 2026 version to the Fall 2026 version. The program page also reflects revised ineligible expense wording, including a narrowed exclusion list for some staffing and operating-cost language.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Registered non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan, including Métis Locals and Métis Regions, that have been in existence for at least one full fiscal year and have a cultural mandate in Arts, Heritage, Multiculturalism or Cultural Industries, or otherwise demonstrate significant engagement in cultural activity
See full eligibility
Overview
The Northern Youth Cultural Fund supports youth-focused cultural programs and activities up to $5,000. It funds cultural, artistic, and creative interactive projects for children and youth up to age 19 in northern Saskatchewan.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Arts / Creative Activities
- Heritage
- Dance
- Drama / Theatre and Music
- Camps that provide children with quality art, music, drama, dance, heritage or cultural activities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget
- Letters of support from community stakeholders, if available
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan, including Métis Locals and Métis Regions, that have been in existence for at least one full fiscal year and have a cultural mandate in Arts, Heritage, Multiculturalism or Cultural Industries, or otherwise demonstrate significant engagement in cultural activity
- First Nations, Tribal Councils, Métis Locals, Métis Regions or Municipalities located within the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District and in good standing with the Sask Lotteries Community Grant Program
- Schools, Libraries, or Friendship Centres located within the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District
- Applicants can only apply to one NYCF grant at a time
Who is not eligible
- Individuals, businesses, and unincorporated groups
- Organizations that have received any SaskCulture or significant Sask Lotteries-funding in the last year
- Districts for Sport, Culture and Recreation
- Organizations receiving Annual Global Funding
- Organizations with outstanding grant follow-up reports due to SaskCulture
Eligible expenses
- Expenses directly tied to holding cultural activity or activities for children and youth up to 19
- Honorariums or fees for Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers, Cultural Workers, or Facilitators
- Travel and accommodations for facilitators and participants
- Facility and equipment rentals, supplies and materials needed to complete the activity
- Special event insurance, evaluation costs, advertising and promotional costs, and a healthy nutrition break
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities primarily based on fitness, sport, recreation, science, or religion, including fitness and physical activity such as Zumba, yoga, gymnastics, baton twirling, cheerleading, or sports
- Programming or projects taking place during regular school hours, including 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, summer camps except artistic and cultural camps, youth leadership conferences, science and engineering-based activities, programming, web development and coding, Bible camps, Leadership camps, art therapy, and French or English classes
- Activities that promote definable religious or political viewpoints, or that focus on technical skills like woodworking, sewing, or cooking unless artistic or cultural aspects are the main focus
- Capital expenses, major equipment, renovations or repairs, performative or passive entertainment without an exchange of cultural knowledge or awareness, cash prizes, gifts, medals, trophies, charitable donations, sponsorships, fundraisers, award ceremonies, and purchase of alcohol
- Contributions of volunteer hours, food or food-related costs except for the nutrition exception, allowances, wages or personal expenses for registrants and participants, out-of-province travel, contracts with out-of-province cultural workers unless there is no one in Saskatchewan providing that service, retroactive program funding, salaries and expenses of existing staff except when hired to perform the duties of a cultural worker, office and administration fees, in-kind contributions, and volunteer hours as a budget expense
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Saskatchewan
- Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District
Selection criteria
- Evidence of the ability of the organization to carry out the project and deliver quality programs and services
- Quality cultural, artistic, or creative interactive activities for children and youth up to age 19 in northern Saskatchewan
- Evidence and qualifications of the key cultural leaders
- Responsiveness to a community-identified need
- Realistic and responsible use of resources (funds, volunteers, etc.)
How to apply
- Read the program guidelines before starting the application
- Contact a Consultant to discuss your project plans and requests before submission
- Apply online through SaskCulture’s grant platform
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed to confirm basic eligibility.
- Eligible applications are assessed by volunteer peer assessors.
- Applicants are notified of the decision within approximately 4 weeks after the deadline.
- Funding decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
- Approved applicants must keep receipts, submit a Follow-Up Report, and request approval for significant changes to fund use.
Additional information
- Applicants are advised to contact the NYCF consultant before submitting.
- An Accessibility Fund is available for applicants facing barriers such as language, technology, or accessibility challenges.
- Successful applicants must submit a Follow-Up Report within 45 days after the project ends.
- Sask Lotteries support must be acknowledged in relevant promotions and events.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Youth Cultural Fund Program
What is the Northern Youth Cultural Fund?
The Northern Youth Cultural Fund supports youth-focused cultural programs and activities up to $5,000. It funds cultural, artistic, and creative interactive projects for children and youth up to age 19 in northern Saskatchewan.
How much funding can be received?
Northern Youth Cultural Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Northern Youth Cultural Fund program?
To be eligible for the Northern Youth Cultural Fund program, you must:
Cultural, artistic, or creative youth project
For children and youth ages 4 to 19
Within the Northern District
What expenses are eligible under Northern Youth Cultural Fund?
Arts / Creative Activities
Heritage
Dance
Drama / Theatre and Music
Camps that provide children with quality art, music, drama, dance, heritage or cultural activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Northern Youth Cultural Fund?
You can contact SaskCulture by email at rkarakochuk@nscrd.com or by phone at 306-780-9284.
Where is the Northern Youth Cultural Fund available?
The Northern Youth Cultural Fund program is available the province of Saskatchewan.