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SaskFestivals
Funding for festival organizations and series presenters
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 9,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
SaskFestivals supports festival organizations and series presenters in Saskatchewan. It funds artistic programming and services, as well as governance, management, administrative, and operational functions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 9,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Festival presentation and programming.
- Arts series presentation.
- Artistic, governance, management, administrative, and operational activities linked to the festival or series.
Documents Needed
- Online application
- Program guidelines
- SaskFestivals Development and PAOP Lite Statistics Form
- Funding Relationship Document for currently funded organizations
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally registered non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan.
- Ad hoc groups, collectives, or unincorporated organizations operating on a not-for-profit basis.
- Arts festival or series presenters.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not based in Saskatchewan
- Applicants that do not operate on a not-for-profit basis
Eligible expenses
- Artistic programs and services
- Governance, management, administrative, and operational functions
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Positive impact on the arts in Saskatchewan
- Strong artistic vision and ongoing evaluation for established organizations
- Use of professional artists or professional expertise in programming and administration
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the guidelines and required materials
- Read the program guidelines.
- Check the documents required for the selected stream.
- Step 2: Complete the application online
- Fill in the online application form.
- Attach the required stream-specific form or document, if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application online before the deadline.
- Step 4: Submit follow-up reports
- Submit final reports online when required.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by stream after online submission.
- Applicants may need to submit final reports online.
- Funding depends on the stream and program requirements.
Additional information
- Supported by Sask Lotteries through SK Arts and SaskCulture Inc.
- Applications and final reports are submitted online.
- Currently funded organizations may use the Funding Relationship Document for Development and Established streams.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SaskFestivals Program
What is the SaskFestivals?
SaskFestivals supports festival organizations and series presenters in Saskatchewan. It funds artistic programming and services, as well as governance, management, administrative, and operational functions.
How much funding can be received?
SaskFestivals Funds up to $9,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SaskFestivals program?
To be eligible for the SaskFestivals program, you must:
Festival or arts series presenter
Operates in Saskatchewan
Public access to the arts
What expenses are eligible under SaskFestivals?
Festival presentation and programming.
Arts series presentation.
Artistic, governance, management, administrative, and operational activities linked to the festival or series.
Who can I contact for more information about the SaskFestivals?
You can contact Saskatchewan Arts Board by email at info@sk-arts.ca.
Where is the SaskFestivals available?
The SaskFestivals program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Who are the financial supporters of the SaskFestivals?
SaskFestivals is funded by Saskatchewan Arts Board