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Métis Cultural Development Fund

Awaiting next round

Up to $10,000 for community projects that keep Métis culture strong and pass it on: cultural resource people, materials and travel.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
Up to $10,000
Listed deadline
Fall round closed Oct 1, 2026; check SaskCulture for the next round
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Charities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations, Municipalities. Indigenous applicants and projects are a priority.
Where
Saskatchewan, Canada
Good for
Heritage, history and archives, Arts and culture, Indigenous languages
Pays for
A project, Events, festivals or workshops, Paying people

Who it's intended for

Details
Saskatchewan registered nonprofits (Métis-led groups first), Métis Locals and Regions, and municipalities. Unincorporated groups can partner with an eligible organization. Not individuals or businesses.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Saskatchewan registered nonprofits (Métis-led groups first), Métis Locals and Regions, and municipalities. Unincorporated groups can partner with an eligible organization. Not individuals or businesses.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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