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SaskFestivals - Project

Deadline listed; check intake

Up to $8,000 for festivals that hire professional artists and bring the arts to the public.

Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Deadline listed; check intake
Funding amount
Up to $8,000
Listed deadline
October 15, 2027October 15 yearly
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Charities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations.
Where
Saskatchewan, Canada
Good for
Arts and culture
Pays for
Events, festivals or workshops

Who it's intended for

Details
Saskatchewan nonprofits, or ad hoc groups and collectives working on a not-for-profit basis. Must hire professional artists. Festivals with 3 or 5+ years behind them can use the Development (from $10,000) or Established (from $20,000) streams, due April 15.

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 nonprofits, or ad hoc groups and collectives working on a not-for-profit basis. Must hire professional artists. Festivals with 3 or 5+ years behind them can use the Development (from $10,000) or Established (from $20,000) streams, due April 15.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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