Deadline: 10-Feb-23
SaskCulture is seeking applications from Incorporated and Unincorporated Non-Profit organizations in Saskatchewan for its Small Grant Accessibility Program 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 pathway for first-time and under-served 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;
- Support the development and capacity of cultural organizations through professional development course.
- 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;
- Do not fit the criteria and timeline for other SaskCulture grant programs;
- Take place in the province’s northern and/or rural or otherwise underserved communities;
- Are supported by clear initiative plans and budget detail.
Grant Information
The maximum grant amount is 100% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum $2,000.
Applicant Eligibility
- 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.
- Not have been awarded a SaskCulture grant in the past three years.
- Be in good standing with Information Services Corporation (ISC) and SaskCulture.
- 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 engagement in cultural activity;
- Must 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);
- Liability waiver signed by at least two Board/Committee/Decision Makers (Control and Structure Information).
- First Nation or Municipality. The applicant must:
- Be in good standing with the Sask Lotteries Community Grant Program;
- Not have been awarded a SaskCulture grant in the past three years;
- Have no outstanding grant follow-ups due to SaskCulture.
Ineligible Applicants
- Organizations that have received any SaskCulture or significant Lottery funding in the last three years;
- Schools;
- Individuals.
Initiative Eligibility
- Initiatives must directly address the objectives and priorities of this funding program;
- All funds are to be used for the benefit of cultural development in Saskatchewan and for residents in Saskatchewan;
- Applicants can access only one SGAP grant at a time, limited to once every three years;
- If the applicant already has an outstanding/overdue SaskCulture grant, a second proposal will not be considered until the current one is reconciled.
- Applicants may not apply to multiple SaskCulture funding programs to support the same activity for the same time frame;
- Eligible initiatives should start four (4) weeks after the application deadline, and must end within one (1) year of the initiative start date. For initiatives that may have an earlier start date, please contact the Grants Administrator for options.
For more Information, visit Small Grant Accessibility Program.