The Museum Grant Program (MGP) provides operational funding to help foster strong, vibrant, community-based Saskatchewan museums that are valued and supported by society. This funding enables museums to focus on excellence in their programs and operations and to contribute to the understanding of the world and our place in it - our past, our present, and our future. There are three tiers of funding available, depending on the size of the museum. All first-time applicants to MGP must apply to Stream One.
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The objectives of the Museum Grant Program are to support applicants who demonstrate:
Strong Governance and Strategic Development
Valued Programming
Community Connections
Responsible Use of Resources and Risk Management Practices
Priority will be given to:
To be eligible, your museum must:
And be either:
A Registered Non-Profit organization based in Saskatchewan.
These organizations must:
OR
A Municipality or First Nation that:
From Standards for Saskatchewan Museums, 6th edition (Museums Association of Saskatchewan, 2022):
“A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage. They are open to the public, accessible and inclusive, and foster diversity and sustainability. Museums operate and communicate ethically, professionally and with the participation of communities, and offer varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge sharing.”
The Museum Grant Program supports museums that are Incorporated Non-profit organizations, registered and based in Saskatchewan, as well as museums that were established through a Municipal bylaw or Band Council resolution. In the case that a museum is established through a Municipal bylaw or Band Council resolution, the Municipality or the First Nation is financially responsible for the museum.
The Museum Grant Program supports Building-based museums, Eco-museums, and Virtual Museums:
Ineligible Applicants are:
MGP operates on a two-year cycle, providing two years of funding to successful applicants. The program has three funding stream levels, each with a separate application form. Applicants may only apply to one stream. Applicants must choose which application form to complete depending upon their individual circumstances and the expectations of the funding stream.
Explore the unique features of each stream and understand what makes museums in each category successful. In addition, review the specific application requirements for each stream to ensure you meet all the necessary criteria. For all streams, there is no guarantee that the amount requested will be the amount awarded. For instance, an applicant may apply to Stream Two for $8,000, but might only be awarded $4,000.
The grant is intended to provide funds to support eligible operating activities
Eligible expenses include:
If you are unsure whether your project fits the Purpose of this grant, please contact the consultant, and check the list of successful applicants and project descriptions.
Ineligible expenses and in-kind contributions will not be considered as matching grant funds. Ineligible and in-kind expenses used in such a manner can potentially make an application ineligible or only eligible for a reduced amount of the total grant request.
The following items are ineligible for MGP funds:
Applications must be submitted via the Online Grant Platform (OGP) by the deadline.
If the museum does not apply for the next adjudication, a separate follow-up report will need to be completed in order to report on how the Year 2 grant funding was spent and to remain in good standing with SaskCulture.
Once your organization has been approved for a grant, applicants will:
Example:
YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME received financial assistance from Sask Lotteries, thanks to a SaskCulture program.
Logos and promotional materials, along with how-to guides, are available at Using Logos.
Failure to meet the above funding obligations to the satisfaction of SaskCulture will be grounds to withhold the final payment if applicable, and will restrict access to future funding.
You will receive correspondence stating that your application has been denied funding for this particular funding program. While all decisions, made by volunteer Peer Assessors, are final, this news should not deter you from applying for future funding opportunities.
The objectives of the Museum Grant Program are to support applicants who demonstrate:
Strong Governance and Strategic Development
Valued Programming
Community Connections
Responsible Use of Resources and Risk Management Practices
Priority will be given to:
To be eligible, your museum must:
And be either:
A Registered Non-Profit organization based in Saskatchewan.
These organizations must:
OR
A Municipality or First Nation that:
From Standards for Saskatchewan Museums, 6th edition (Museums Association of Saskatchewan, 2022):
“A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage. They are open to the public, accessible and inclusive, and foster diversity and sustainability. Museums operate and communicate ethically, professionally and with the participation of communities, and offer varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge sharing.”
The Museum Grant Program supports museums that are Incorporated Non-profit organizations, registered and based in Saskatchewan, as well as museums that were established through a Municipal bylaw or Band Council resolution. In the case that a museum is established through a Municipal bylaw or Band Council resolution, the Municipality or the First Nation is financially responsible for the museum.
The Museum Grant Program supports Building-based museums, Eco-museums, and Virtual Museums:
Ineligible Applicants are:
MGP operates on a two-year cycle, providing two years of funding to successful applicants. The program has three funding stream levels, each with a separate application form. Applicants may only apply to one stream. Applicants must choose which application form to complete depending upon their individual circumstances and the expectations of the funding stream.
Explore the unique features of each stream and understand what makes museums in each category successful. In addition, review the specific application requirements f each stream to ensure you meet all the necessary criteria. For all streams, there is no guarantee that the amount requested will be the amount awarded. For instance, an applicant may apply to Stream Two for $8,000, but might only be awarded $4,000.
Stream Two covers 50% of the applicant’s annual eligible expenses up to a maximum of $15,000. A 50% matching contribution from the applicant is required. For example, if an applicant requests $15,000 from MGP, they must also be able to contribute a minimum of $15,000 from sources other than Sask Lotteries. To avoid the potential of a grant return, it is recommended that you request an amount that the museum can realistically match. Building in a buffer amount may help ensure that a grant return is not required.
The grant is intended to provide funds to support eligible operating activities
Eligible expenses include:
If you are unsure whether your project fits the Purpose of this grant, please contact the consultant, and check the list of successful applicants and project descriptions.
Ineligible expenses and in-kind contributions will not be considered as matching grant funds. Ineligible and in-kind expenses used in such a manner can potentially make an application ineligible or only eligible for a reduced amount of the total grant request.
The following items are ineligible for MGP funds:
Applications must be submitted via the Online Grant Platform (OGP) by the deadline.
If the museum does not apply for the next adjudication, a separate follow-up report will need to be completed in order to report on how the Year 2 grant funding was spent and to remain in good standing with SaskCulture.
Once your organization has been approved for a grant, applicants will:
Example:
YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME received financial assistance from Sask Lotteries, thanks to a SaskCulture program.
Logos and promotional materials, along with how-to guides, are available at Using Logos.
Failure to meet the above funding obligations to the satisfaction of SaskCulture will be grounds to withhold the final payment if applicable, and will restrict access to future funding.
You will receive correspondence stating that your application has been denied funding for this particular funding program. While all decisions, made by volunteer Peer Assessors, are final, this news should not deter you from applying for future funding opportunities.
The objectives of the Museum Grant Program are to support applicants who demonstrate:
Strong Governance and Strategic Development
Valued Programming
Community Connections
Responsible Use of Resources and Risk Management Practices
Priority will be given to:
To be eligible, your museum must:
And be either:
A Registered Non-Profit organization based in Saskatchewan.
These organizations must:
OR
A Municipality or First Nation that:
From Standards for Saskatchewan Museums, 6th edition (Museums Association of Saskatchewan, 2022):
“A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage. They are open to the public, accessible and inclusive, and foster diversity and sustainability. Museums operate and communicate ethically, professionally and with the participation of communities, and offer varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge sharing.”
The Museum Grant Program supports museums that are Incorporated Non-profit organizations, registered and based in Saskatchewan, as well as museums that were established through a Municipal bylaw or Band Council resolution. In the case that a museum is established through a Municipal bylaw or Band Council resolution, the Municipality or the First Nation is financially responsible for the museum.
The Museum Grant Program supports Building-based museums, Eco-museums, and Virtual Museums:
Ineligible Applicants are:
MGP operates on a two-year cycle, providing two years of funding to successful applicants. The program has three funding stream levels, each with a separate application form. Applicants may only apply to one stream. Applicants must choose which application form to complete depending upon their individual circumstances and the expectations of the funding stream.
Explore the unique features of each stream and understand what makes museums in each category successful. In addition, review the specific application requirements f each stream to ensure you meet all the necessary criteria. For all streams, there is no guarantee that the amount requested will be the amount awarded. For instance, an applicant may apply to Stream Two for $8,000, but might only be awarded $4,000.
Stream Three: Stream Three covers 50% of the applicant’s annual eligible expenses up to a maximum of$30,000. A 50% matching contribution from the applicant is required. For example, if an applicant requests $30,000 from MGP, they must also be able to contribute a minimum of $30,000 from sources other than Sask Lotteries. To avoid the potential of a grant return, it is recommended that you request an amount that the museum can realistically match. Building in a buffer amount may help ensure that a grant return is not required.
The grant is intended to provide funds to support eligible operating activities
Eligible expenses include:
If you are unsure whether your project fits the Purpose of this grant, please contact the consultant, and check the list of successful applicants and project descriptions.
Ineligible expenses and in-kind contributions will not be considered as matching grant funds. Ineligible and in-kind expenses used in such a manner can potentially make an application ineligible or only eligible for a reduced amount of the total grant request.
The following items are ineligible for MGP funds:
Applications must be submitted via the Online Grant Platform (OGP) by the deadline.
If the museum does not apply for the next adjudication, a separate follow-up report will need to be completed in order to report on how the Year 2 grant funding was spent and to remain in good standing with SaskCulture.
Once your organization has been approved for a grant, applicants will:
Example:
YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME received financial assistance from Sask Lotteries, thanks to a SaskCulture program.
Logos and promotional materials, along with how-to guides, are available at Using Logos.
Failure to meet the above funding obligations to the satisfaction of SaskCulture will be grounds to withhold the final payment if applicable, and will restrict access to future funding.
You will receive correspondence stating that your application has been denied funding for this particular funding program. While all decisions, made by volunteer Peer Assessors, are final, this news should not deter you from applying for future funding opportunities.