Open
Last Update: May 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 9,000
Timeline
- 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 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
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
1
Review eligibility requirements
- Review the SaskFestivals guidelines for the relevant stream: Project, Development, or Established.
- Confirm that your organization or group meets the eligibility requirements for that stream.
2
Prepare application materials
- Prepare the required online application materials for your chosen stream.
- If applying to the Development stream, also complete the SaskFestivals Development and PAOP Lite Statistics Form.
3
Submit the application online
- Submit the application online through the appropriate stream.
- Use the stream-specific application and guideline documents provided by SK Arts.
4
Submit the final report
- After funding activities are completed, submit the final report online if you applied through the Project stream.
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