Northern Youth Cultural Fund

Type of Funding: Project Funding

The Northern Youth Cultural Fund (NYCF), delivered in partnership with the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District (NSCRD), provides funding for cultural, artistic or creative interactive activities for children and youth ages 4 to 19 that take place within the boundaries of the Northern District. This funding initiative is made possible thanks to the support of Sask Lotteries.

Applicants are encouraged to connect with NSCRD staff for guidance regarding their application. Please contact Ryan Karakochuk, NSCRD Program Manager, at 306-688-2122 or email, or visit https://www.nscrd.com/contact-us/ for a representative in your area.

If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at 306-780-9284 or info@saskculture.ca. If you encounter any challenges or have any suggestions on how we can improve accessibility, please let us know.

Amount

Maximum Grant Amount: Up to 100% of eligible project expenses, to a maximum of $5,000.

Purpose

The Northern Youth Cultural Fund aims to fund programs that:

  • connect children and youth to unique, life-changing artistic and cultural experiences in their communities;
  • provide all children and youth with the opportunity to participate in creative activities regardless of economic barriers they may face;
  • provide financial support so all kids have an opportunity to participate in creative activities like drama, art, dance, culture, and music; and
  • support cultural programming, which is critical to a healthy, vibrant community.

Priority will be given to:

  • The equitable distribution of funds across the northern District;
  • Projects and organizations not already funded significantly by other Lottery-supported grant programs;
  • Projects with a focus on implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action or other Reconciliation efforts. 

Eligibility

  • All activities must take place within the established boundary of the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District and be for children and youth located in that district (see district map).
  • Eligible applicants include: cultural groups, non-profit organizations, schools, libraries, Friendship Centres, First Nations, Tribal Councils, Métis Locals/Regions, and municipalities.
  • Programs must demonstrate a primary cultural, artistic or creative focus.
  • All activities, expenditures and follow up reports must be expended and/or completed within 12 months of the program start date.
  • Programs must be for children and youth up to age 19 facing financial barriers to cultural, creative, or artistic participation.
  • Projects that commence sooner than 4 weeks after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Retroactive program funding is not eligible.

Before You Apply

Step One - Who Can Apply?

Download the Grant Guidelines (posted in the right-hand column) and review the Applicant Eligibility criteria on Page 1 

Step Two - What Projects are Eligible?

Review the Project Eligibility Guidelines on Pages 2 & 3

Step Three - What Costs Are Covered?

Review the Eligible and Ineligible Cost Guidelines on Page 3

Step Four - Are You Ready to Apply?

Review the Application Requirements and Process Guidelines on Page 4 and download the Application Checklist & Sample Questions (posted in the right-hand column)

Step Five - Contact Us

Contact a Northern District staff representative in your area before submitting an application. Visit https://www.nscrd.com/contact-us/ for contact information.

Step Six - Apply!

Sign-up or log-in to SaskCulture's Online Grant Platform to complete and submit your application.

Northern District

If you have any questions about SaskCulture programs and services, please contact the Outreach Consultant listed on this page.

Past Recipients

  • To see past grant recipients, visit the Previous Grant Recipients link in the RELATED CONTENT menu on the right.
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Deadlines

May 15, 2024

If the deadline falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline becomes the next business day.

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