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Type of Funding: Operational Funding
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.
The Museum Grant Program deadline for applications is every two years. The most recent deadline was on December 1, 2021, and the next deadline will be in Fall 2023. For museums who were approved for funding at the December 1, 2021 deadline, a follow-up report will be due once your Year 1 fiscal year is complete. As financial statements are a requirement of reporting, follow-up reports are due 90 days after the museum's fiscal year-end, to allow time for the financial statement process to be completed. Year 2 payments will be issued upon receipt and acceptance of a properly completed follow-up report. For example:
Fiscal Start |
Fiscal End |
Report Due Date |
Jan. 1 |
Dec. 31 |
Mar. 31 |
Feb. 1 |
Jan. 31 |
Apr. 30 |
Mar. 1 |
Feb. 28 |
May 30 |
Apr. 1 |
Mar. 31 |
Jun. 30 |
May 1 |
Apr. 30 |
July 31 |
Jun. 1 |
May 30 |
Aug. 31 |
July 1 |
Jun. 30 |
Sept. 30 |
Aug. 1 |
July 31 |
Oct. 31 |
Sept. 1 |
Aug. 31 |
Nov. 30 |
Oct. 1 |
Sept. 30 |
Dec. 31 |
Nov. 1 |
Oct. 31 |
Jan. 31 |
Dec. 1 |
Nov. 30 |
Feb. 28 |
MGP operates on a 2-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 and must choose which application form to complete depending upon their individual circumstances and the expectations of the funding stream.
To determine the most suitable stream in which to apply:
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 maximum level of funding an applicant could potentially receive in each stream is:
Stream |
MGP Maximum Request Amount |
Maximum MGP contribution towards eligible operational expenses |
Minimum applicant contribution towards the total eligible operational expenses |
The range* for operational budgets for each stream tends to be approximately: |
One |
Up to $5,000 |
100% |
0% |
1,500 – 65,000 |
Two |
Up to $15,000 |
50% |
50% |
30,000 – 115,000 |
Three |
Up to $30,000 |
50% |
50% |
125,000 – 500,000+ |
*Budget ranges are based on MGP Statistics. This is a reflection of the majority of budgets per stream. Some applicant budgets may fall outside of these ranges and as such, may not be represented in the ranges listed above.
MGP supports applicants who demonstrate:
1. Strong Governance and Strategic Development
2. Valued Programming
3. Community Connections
4. 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 OR a Saskatchewan museum that was established through a municipal bylaw or Band council resolution. Please see the Eligibility section in the MGP Guidelines for more information on the requirements for both types of organizational structures.
Due to the COVID-19 implications and government restrictions, SaskCulture wants applicants to this funding program to know that:
If you have any questions about SaskCulture programs and services, please contact Outreach Consultant listed on this page.