« 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 in northern Saskatchewan. 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 visit the NYCF page for contact details.

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. » 

For more information, please visit: https://www.saskculture.ca/programs/funding-programs/grants/northern-youth-cultural-fund

-from SaskCulture

« To help engage communities, SaskCulture is offering sponsorships for Culture Days Hubs around the province to support the continued success of Culture Days in Saskatchewan. Sponsorships of up to $5,000 will be determined by community size, the strength of community partnerships and the quality and extent of programs/activities offered. Culture Days Hubs are encouraged to bring together different community partners to host cultural activities and distribute funds accordingly.

Culture Days Hub Sponsorship applications with activities and programming that advance Truth and Reconciliation as part of September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will be prioritized.

Applications will be evaluated for their ability to work with two or more community partners to offer cultural experiences. Applicants should adhere to public health measures in place at the time of the scheduled activities.

The sponsorship opportunity is now available! There is no deadline – applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the sponsorship budget is expended.

Cultural Hub activities should:

• Offer an engaging – whether in-person or online – cultural experience for the public.
• Take place anytime during the Culture Days (September 22 – October 15, 2023).
• Be designed to build a lasting commitment to cultural engagement.
• Be free of charge.
• Include a promotional plan; and
• Adhere to public health measures, should there be any.

Note: Due to the limited amount of funding, sponsorships may not cover all expected expenses. »

For more information, please visit: https://www.saskculture.ca/programs/saskculture-programs/culture-days

-from SaskCulture

« Deadline: Friday March 31, 2023

Amount: 4 grants of $2,000

Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba AANM, with funding from the Manitoba Arts Council is awarding four grants of $2000 each for Deaf and disabled artists in Manitoba.

The Deaf and disabled Arts grants through AANM, are available to help AANM members with creative projects in all art disciplines and professional development. Tell us how this grant could benefit your practice and achieve your artistic goals.

These grants are intended to help artists with disabilities and the D/deaf with financial support to create and improve their artistic practice. Adjudication is based on the clarity and scope of your project proposal (what you want to make and what you need to make it) and/or your plan for professional development (what you want to do to develop your professional practice). »

For more information, please visit: https://aanm.ca/deaf-and-disabled-arts-grants/

-from Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba

« ArtReach’s granting program supports community-based arts programming led by youth artists and youth-led groups/ collectives/ organizations that serve youth from equity-deserving populations in Toronto who face systemic barriers to accessing high-quality arts opportunities.

Our grant funds are available each year thanks to our partnership with the Toronto Arts Council (TAC). Learn more about this partnership here:

ArtReach runs one granting round annually, with applications opening December 1st, and due February 1st at 11:59pm each year. »

For more information, please visit: https://www.artreach.org/grants

-from ArtReach

« The Silk Road Institute Creative Arts Grants supports emerging Muslim Canadian artists creating ground-breaking artistic projects.

Each year, Canadian Muslim artists are invited to apply by submitting a proposal for a new artistic creation. Artistic creations include, but are not limited to, the visual arts (paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, and architecture), literature (novels, poems, and playscripts), and media (documentary, film, and videos). Visual arts or media creations may potentially be showcased by the Silk Road Institute in Montreal and in additional locations.

Two awards are granted annually, with a minimum of one award granted to a Quebec-based artist. Selected artists are each awarded $2,500 to support the creation of their artistic work. »

For more information, please visit: https://www.silkroadinstitute.ca/grants/

-from Silk Road Institute

« COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on the non-profit sector and its ability to build resiliency, and support and serve communities across Ontario. The non-profit sector faces many challenges, including the need to adapt program and service delivery, generate revenue, meet changing community needs and address health and safety requirements.

COVID-19 recovery support is essential for non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and Municipalities to deal with ongoing needs for both them and their communities. 

What is the Resilient Communities Fund?

This fund supports the recovery efforts of organizations impacted by COVID-19 and helps them respond with immediate, medium, and longer-term recovery projects.

• Applicants can apply for a minimum of $10,000, and up to $200,000, with a maximum of $100,000 per year.
• The Resilient Communities Fund grant application will be available starting Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Resilient Communities Fund grants support projects that help rebuild an organization’s capacity, enhance their resiliency, and meet the changing needs of their communities. Projects should be focused on: 

• developing new approaches;
• starting new activities;
• adjusting strategies, or 
• planning for future challenges 

Applicants who received a Resilient Communities Fund grant from the April 6, 2022 deadline are not eligible to apply for this round.

Discover more about this fund and if your organization is eligible for funding here: https://otf.ca/our-grants/resilient-communities-fund« 

-from Ontario Trillium Foundation

« The BIPOC TV & Film Finishing Fund supports the post-production, marketing, promotion and distribution activities of BIPOC-led films. The fund is open to shorts and feature films directed and produced by Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit), and racialized People of Colour.

Deadline: Oct 28, 2022″

For more information, please visit: https://www.bipoctvandfilm.com/finishing-fund

-from BIPOC TV & Film

« Grants for new-generation artists living and working on the margins.
Apply for a $1000 grant to produce an art project in any discipline!

GRANTS ARE FOR ARTISTS WHO are new-generation artists living and working on the margins, and facing systemic barriers to accessing professional arts opportunities.

NOTE: You must speak with CUE before submitting an application.« 

For more information, please visit: https://www.cueartprojects.ca/grants

-from CUE Art Projects

« Join the Yukon Government’s Arts Branch representative for a free info session on this great new initiative: the “Express Micro-Grant”. Beginning September 1, 2022, the new Express Micro-grant program is available for those in the creative and cultural industries who are looking for small amounts of funding to help them achieve a goal. Applicants can ask for any amount from $100 to $5,000.

Thursday, September 8, 6:30pm
KIAC Classroom (back door)
FREE SNACKS! ALL WELCOME!
Even if you are not a ‘grant person’, we encourage you to come on by, check it out, and chat with the Arts Advisors about any ideas you may have.

This is a great opportunity for those who have never received funding before, especially those who may find the funding world intimidating. This program will prioritize first-time applicants, and those from equity-deserving communities. This program will provide quick responses to allow creatives to take advantage of opportunities that pop up. Arts advisors are available to answer questions or help prepare your application at any time. »

For more information about the fund visit here.

-from KIAC