SaskCulture’s Small Grant Accessibility Program in Canada

Deadline: 02-Dec-2024

SaskCulture is pleased to announce the Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) which aims to provide support to grassroots, unique and innovative cultural initiatives that respond to emergent needs or changes in the cultural sector, and create access and pathways for first-time and underserved applicants.

Objectives

• The SGAP objectives are to:
  • support new or underserved organizations that have never been awarded a SaskCulture grant.
  • support grassroots, unique and innovative cultural initiatives.
  • respond to emergent needs, time-sensitive opportunities or changes in the cultural sector.
  • encourage youth-led cultural initiatives and leadership opportunities for young cultural leaders.
  • support and strengthen communities through cultural activities in Saskatchewan, at the individual, group, and community level; and
  • support the development and capacity of cultural organizations through professional development courses.

Funding Information

• The maximum request amount is $2,000 towards eligible expenses. The overall budget must not exceed $5,000.

Eligible Project

• Priority will be given to initiatives that:
  • provide significant opportunities to meet the objectives of the SGAP.
  • deliver relevant cultural activities based on cultural impact, accessibility, and service to communities.
  • are grassroots initiatives.
  • promote accessibility & social inclusion.
  • respond to technological needs, opportunities, or changes. These may be identified through a strategic technology planning exercise.
  • take place in the province’s northern and/or rural or otherwise underserved communities.
  • are focused on Truth and Reconciliation, Anti-Racism or Anti-Oppression professional development for organizations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Incorporated Non-Profit organizations in Saskatchewan. All incorporated non-profit organizations:
  • Must 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. If the organization does not have a primarily cultural mandate, the project must be cultural in nature and must engage a wide audience (cannot be internal to the organization); and,
  • Must be in good standing with Information Services Corporation (ISC) and SaskCulture.
  • Libraries located in remote and rural locations (populations under 6,000) are eligible to apply for cultural projects only.
• Unincorporated Non-Profit organizations in Saskatchewan. All unincorporated non-profit organizations:
  • Must 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.
  • Should have a Canadian bank account in the organization’s name: if approved, the grant payment will be paid to this account (a void cheque will be required for confirmation and setting up Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
  • Must provide a liability waiver signed by at least two Board/Committee/Decision Makers; and
  • Alternately, an unincorporated organization can partner with a sponsoring incorporated non-profit, First Nation, Tribal Council, Municipality or Métis local who is eligible.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Ineligible Applicants:
  • Non-profit professional organizations and associations.
  • Organizations that have received any SaskCulture or significant Lottery funding in the last year.
  • Libraries located in the larger urban municipalities in Saskatchewan;
  • Districts for Sport, Culture and Recreation.
  • Schools; and
  • Individuals.

For more information, visit SaskCulture.