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Artists in Schools offers schools a chance to enhance arts-related activities that are linked to educational outcomes through partnerships with professional artists. The aim of the program is to expand access to meaningful artistic activities, increase student engagement in learning, cultivate cross-disciplinary learning skills and attitudes, and foster a lifelong interest in the arts.

Artists in Schools - Development provides small amounts of funding to schools and/or professional artists or arts professionals to build relationships with potential partners, develop projects or residencies, and/or research school or community needs.

Artists in Schools - Projects funding assists schools to design an inquiry based project by contracting a professional Saskatchewan artist working in any art form to collaboratively engage in arts activities that are linked to educational outcomes in any curriculum K-12. Applications will be accepted in English and French.  

Artists in Schools - Residencies funding assists schools to host an artist in residence project by contracting a professional Saskatchewan artist working in any art form to collaboratively engage in arts activities that are linked to educational outcomes.

Artists in Schools is a SK Arts program supported by funding from Sask Lotteries through the partnership between SK Arts and SaskCulture Inc. and from the Government of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Education.

Arts Abroad celebrates the creativity, innovation and excellence of Canadian artists by helping to bring Canadian works to the world.

This program supports artists, arts professionals, groups and organizations to enhance international exposure, undertake artistic exploration or exchanges with international colleagues, and nurture new and existing art markets in a global context.

The Canada Council for the Arts expects this program to achieve the following outcomes:

• a diversity of Canadian artistic creation is experienced abroad
• artists and arts professionals access opportunities and develop international markets
• artists and arts organizations have the capacity to engage in  international activities

Arts Across Canada fosters meaningful relationships and exchanges between artists and the Canadian public.

Artists, arts professionals, groups and arts organizations can apply to present and share artistic work with diverse communities across the country, engage more deeply with the public and develop a stronger national profile.

Festivals and other presenters can apply to highlight the work of Canadian and international artists, and contribute to the growing dialogue and exchange on the arts in Canada.

The Canada Council for the Arts expects this program to achieve the following outcomes:

• artists have the resources to travel, tour, exhibit and disseminate work to communities across Canada
• a diverse array of activities link artists with the Canadian public
• strategic approaches and initiatives develop Canadian markets for artists and arts professionals

The Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program seeks to increase accessibility and connections to arts and cultural resources by people of colour, specifically African, Black, Asian, Latin American, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern descent (BPOC), by:

• supporting BPOC artists to create and develop new work within traditional, contemporary, and non-traditional art forms;
• providing opportunities for Saskatchewan BPOC artists to connect with their own and broader communities;
• supporting sharing of BPOC artistic knowledge and cultural practices within traditional, contemporary, and non-traditional art forms across generations; and
• supporting the priorities of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility held by SK Arts and our program partners, SaskCulture and the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan.

The Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program is a SK Arts program supported by funding from Sask Lotteries through the partnership between SK Arts and SaskCulture Inc.

The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to reaffirming and revitalizing its relationship with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. The Canada Council believes that an approach that respects First Nations, Inuit and Métis artistic expression, cultural protocols, Indigenous rights and Indigenous worldviews will stimulate First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, artistic practices, and communities.

Creating, Knowing and Sharing acknowledges the cultural sovereignty of Indigenous peoples and respects the concepts of First Nations, Inuit and Métis self-determination.

This program supports Indigenous individuals, groups, Indigenous-led arts organizations and arts/cultural sector development organizations that foster a vital and resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations may apply to Creating, Knowing and Sharing (or to the other 5 Canada Council programs) for funding for artistic and cultural activities. Canada Council stands by Indigenous artists through a variety of programs and initiatives, such as {Re}conciliation. This program functions using a self-determined, Indigenous-centred approach. This means that it will be guided by Indigenous values and worldviews, administered by staff of First Nations, Inuit and Métis heritage, and assessed by First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals.

Collaborations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, that are led by Indigenous artists/organizations are encouraged and facilitated in Creating, Knowing and Sharing.

Children and youth facing financial barriers to cultural and creative activities can recieve up to $750 per year to cover program costs.

The primary purpose of DSI grants is to support the advancement of dance in Saskatchewan. Submissions should have coherent, clearly stated objectives and a well-defined plan for reaching the objectives of Dance Saskatchewan Inc.

Applicants should also consider DSI’s Mission and Purpose and describe how their project augments or compliments dance in these areas.

DSI supports projects for which the primary focus is:

a) The development, improvement or promotion of the dance experience in the province of Saskatchewan (training/professional development of individuals, groups and companies

b) Initiatives related to dance creation and/or dance performance

c) The development of groups or companies through initiatives supporting administrative development or the expansion of governance criteria that support the ongoing viability of emerging dance groups or companies in the province of Saskatchewan.

**Please note that you must be a member of Dance Saskatchewan to access this funding.

Provides funding to assist member clubs in hosting debate tournaments.

Explore and Create funds Canadian artists, artistic groups and organizations committed to the creation and dissemination of innovative, vibrant and diverse art.

This program advances Canadian artistic practices by encouraging artists to investigate creative processes and take risks that lead to the development of unique works destined to connect with the public.

Explore and Create supports the research, development, creation and production of work, as well as professional development for artists.

The Canada Council for the Arts expects this program to achieve the following outcomes:

• artists develop their skills and enrich their knowledge
• artists have the resources and opportunities to explore, take artistic risks, and advance their practice
• artists create works in a variety of genres and forms
• artists share work  in a manner consistent with their artistic vision and intentions
• new artistic voices emerge

The Independent Artists Program supports Saskatchewan artists to pursue their creative work and careers by funding creative, professional development or research projects, and the production and/or presentation of artistic works.

The Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists program supports the development and continuation of Indigenous Peoples’ art forms in Saskatchewan.

The program offers two grant types:

Artist Projects: allowing Indigenous artists to work on their own artistic/cultural practice in any art form

Community/Collaboration/Collective Projects: supporting Indigenous artists and Traditional Knowledge and Language Keepers to share their art, skills and teachings with their communities.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

April 15 and October 15

Note: Applications are now available online. They will not be accepted past the deadline date.

The Inter-Action: Multiculturalism Funding Program supports the socio-economic integration of individuals and communities and helps them to contribute to building an integrated, socially-cohesive society.

Program funding is delivered through two distinct components and the Paul Yuzyk Youth Initiative for Multiculturalism; descriptions and information for both components can be found on the linked funding page.

Provides support for Francophone artists for a specific project.

Provides development assistance, up to 40%, for artistic, cultural and heritage projects in the francophone community. 

The National Indian Brotherhood (NIB) Trust Fund accepts applications for education programs aimed at healing, reconciliation and knowledge building. The funds in NIB Trust have been made available through the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement and are available to First Nations and Métis citizens and organizations to access through a competitive application process. There are two funding types – group and individual.

Bursaries available: A bursary to attend eligible Conferences, and a Showcase Mileage Bursary for each Arts Council attending.

The SWG provides an annual professional development grant to eligible Saskatchewan writers' groups to help their members develop their craft of writing. 

A Saskatchewan writing group is eligible for funding if it meets the following criteria:

• it has a minimum of five members;
• two-thirds of the group are members of the SWG;
• it meets a minimum of five times per year to discuss writing by members;
• members meet in order to develop their craft;
• it has provided a follow-up report (with all the requested documentation) for the previous grant; and
• new groups should have been formed no less than six months before applying for funding.

If the group is approved for funding, cheques will be issued in September.

Applications must be received in the SWG office on the last working day of June. 

Funding opportunities for students and SAS members.

Provides funds for members and their libraries to provide programs and events to celebrate Saskatchewan Library Week.

Subsidy program for archivists and archival institutions.

Provides funding for new and unique German youth programs.

The Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts program seeks to empower Indigenous communities to control and develop their own arts and culture. It promotes resilience and healing by:

• sharing Indigenous arts and cultural revitalization within Indigenous communities and with broader communities;
• increasing the intergenerational transfer of Indigenous artistic knowledge and cultural practices within contemporary, traditional, and non-traditional art forms;
• promoting Truth and Reconciliation in non-Indigenous communities through exposure to these projects and this work; and
• aligning with the mandate and strategic priorities of SK Arts and our program partners.

Share and Connect is a SK Arts program supported by funding from Sask Lotteries through the partnership between SK Arts and SaskCulture Inc.

Provides funding for teachers to upgrade their qualifications in teaching orchestral string instruments.

Building a connected and supportive art sector

Supporting Artistic Practice encourages a dynamic support system for the arts in Canada by funding Canadian arts professionals, groups, and arts organizations who champion the Canadian arts sector, boost the capacity for artists to realize work and advance the conditions of creation.

Supporting Artistic Practice contributes to the growing network of resources available to strengthen the arts and inspires sector innovation by supporting collaboration, targeted initiatives and career development opportunities for Canadian arts professionals.

The Canada Council for the Arts expects this program to achieve the following outcomes:

• artistic practice is supported through a sustained and interconnected arts infrastructure
• artists and arts professionals benefit from activities that advance learning and strengthen networks
• arts organizations and specialists assist artists in developing and producing work, as well as reaching a public

Provides up to $300 to any club in its first year of membership with Theatre Saskatchewan to help with costs of a production.

Provides up to $2,000 to encourage the upgrading of production values. Available every third (3) year.

Provides funding to help build capacity of Ukrainan cultural organizations in Saskatchewan or to support Ukrainian cultural events at the grassroots level.