Canada: Creative Kids Northern Cultural Fund

Deadline: 1-Jun-21

The SaskCulture is currently inviting applications for the Creative Kids Northern Cultural Fund (CKNCF) to provide funding for cultural, artistic or creative inter-active activities for children and youth ages 4 to 19 in northern Saskatchewan (within the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District boundaries).

• connecting children and youth to unique, life-changing artistic and cultural experiences in their communities;
• providing all children and youth with the opportunity to participate in creative activities regardless of economic barriers they may face;
• providing financial support so all kids have an opportunity to participate in creative activities like drama, art, dance, culture, and music; and
• supporting cultural programming, which is critical to a healthy, vibrant community.

• The equitable distribution funds across the northern District.
• Projects and organizations not already funded significantly by other Lottery-supported grant programs;
• Projects with a focus on implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action or other reconciliation efforts

• Arts / Creative Activities – drawing, sculpture, photography, filmmaking, pottery, creative writing, painting, board game design, video game creation, fashion design, music recording / production, printmaking, etc.
• Culture – heritage activities, Indigenous traditional arts, language lessons (except French or English), genealogy, archaeology, regalia making, land-based traditional education, etc.
• Dance – hip hop, modern, jigging, tap, salsa, jazz, ballet, powwow, hoop, etc.
• Drama / Theatre – acting, theatre workshops, improv, playwriting, etc.
• Music – piano, drums, choir (except school choirs), guitar, singing, band instruments, bass, banjo, etc.
• Camps – culture camps, band camp, bluegrass camp, drama / theatre camps, circus camps, art camps, museum camps, girls rock camp, etc. (Camp must provide children with quality art, music, drama, dance, heritage or cultural activities. Leadership camps, 4-H, Boy / Girl Scouts and bible camps are not eligible).

To be considered for funding applicants must have no outstanding grant follow-up reports due to SaskCulture. Eligible organizations include:

• Registered non-profit organization in Saskatchewan, which includes Métis Locals/Regions. The applicant must be in existence as a registered non-profit for at least one full fiscal year; and have a primarily cultural mandate in Arts, Heritage, Multiculturalism or Cultural Industries as defined by SaskCulture’s Cultural Policy, or otherwise demonstrate significant engagement in cultural activity;
• First Nations, Tribal Councils or Municipalities, located within the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District, and be in good standing with the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program;
• Schools located within the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District.