This grant provides financial support up to $5,000 to promote cultural, artistic, or creative projects for children and youth in northern Saskatchewan. It aims to enhance community participation and ensure equitable access to arts activities outside of standard school hours.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 5,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Saskatchewan

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Activities funded

Cultural, artistic, or creative activities such as arts, heritage, dance, drama, music, and camps for youth.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 4,500

Organizing community art and performance workshops for youth engagement

Documents Needed

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

Eligibility

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

Selection criteria

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.

How to apply

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.

Processing and Agreement

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.

Additional information

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Youth Cultural Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Northern Youth Cultural Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.