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Northern Youth Cultural Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Northern Youth Cultural Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.

Q: 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

Q: What expenses are eligible under Northern Youth Cultural Fund?

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

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Northern Youth Cultural Fund available?

The Northern Youth Cultural Fund program is available the province of Saskatchewan.

Q: Is the Northern Youth Cultural Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Northern Youth Cultural Fund is a Grant and Funding

Funding for youth cultural activities in northern Saskatchewan

Offered by

SaskCulture

Official source: saskculture.ca

Source change captured September 23, 2026

Funding available: $ 5,000; Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline: Unspecified
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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding: $5,000
Maximum share of project costs: 100%

Financing goals

Increase social or community impact

Eligible candidates

Location: Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: Indigenous Peoples
Youth (<40)
Legal structures: Non-profit

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation: Culture and Arts
Target groups: Children & youth
Revenue structures: 100% donations / grants
Scope: Provincial

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Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 2

Latest changes

September 23, 2026

Northern Youth Cultural Fund deadline and eligibility updated

The Northern Youth Cultural Fund now shows an October 15, 2026 deadline, updated applicant eligibility, and revised application requirements in the Fall 2026 guidelines.

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.

Official source: saskculture.ca

September 23, 2026

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

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

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

Documents Needed

Completed application form
Project budget
Letters of support from community stakeholders, if available

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.)

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

rkarakochuk@nscrd.com

306-780-9284

Official sources

Northern Youth Cultural Fund

Program guide

Northern Youth Cultural Fund Fall 2026 Guidelines Northern Youth Cultural Fund Spring 2026 Guidelines

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Youth Cultural Fund Program

What is the Northern Youth Cultural Fund?

How much funding can be received?

Northern Youth Cultural Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.

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?

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