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SaskFestivals

Funding for festival organizations and series presenters

Offered by
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Official source: sk-arts.ca

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Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 9,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Legally registered non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan.
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$9,000
Minimum funding
$10,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts
Target groups
Artists / creatives, Nonprofits / charities
Scope
Provincial

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

SaskFestivals development deadline extended

The SaskFestivals Development deadline changed from April 15, 2025 to April 15, 2027.

See more

The SaskFestivals page now shows the Development deadline as April 15, 2027 instead of April 15, 2025. The Established deadline remains listed as April 15, 2027.

Official source: sk-arts.ca
October 3, 2026

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

Activities funded

  • Festival presentation and programming.
  • Arts series presentation.
  • Artistic, governance, management, administrative, and operational activities linked to the festival or series.

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.

Documents Needed

  • Online application
  • Program guidelines
  • SaskFestivals Development and PAOP Lite Statistics Form
  • Funding Relationship Document for currently funded organizations

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

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

info@sk-arts.ca

Official sources

sk-arts.ca

Official page

SK Arts - Sask Festivals

Program guide

Sask Festivals –––– Project Sask Festivals Project Project Sask Festivals Sask Festivals (2025-2026)

Application form

Paop Lite Saskfestivals Development Statistics Form 18 Jan 2024

Supporting document

Saskfestivals Program
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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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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?

Artistic programs and services Governance, management, administrative, and operational functions

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.