This grant invests in Live Performing Arts projects that are ready to be staged for a paying audience to expand commercial potential. Live performances and digital broadcasts are eligible.
This grant invests in Live Performing Arts projects that are ready to be staged for a paying audience to expand commercial potential. Live performances and digital broadcasts are eligible.
This sector includes:
Theatre
Musical theatre, opera
Dance
Stand-up comedy
Magic, illusion shows
Spoken word
Mime
Puppetry
Circus performance
While we recognize that music is a form of live performance art, we have dedicated programs for this sector here.
Deadlines & Processing Time
Opening date: May 10, 2023
Deadline: January 17, 2024
All deadlines close at 4:00 PM Saskatchewan time. If a deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM the following business day.
Application processing time: Applicants can expect to receive results within 10 weeks from the deadline date.
The official guidelines supersede all information contained elsewhere on this website, delivered to applicants by Program Advisors, or otherwise made publicly available.
Please note that if ineligible expenses (outlined in the Guidelines above) exceed 50% of the project budget, the application will be deemed ineligible.
Activities that receive funding from the Saskatchewan Arts or SaskCulture are not eligible for support through Creative Saskatchewan investment programs.
You’ll be asked these questions as part of the online Grant Management System application process, pay close attention to the maximum number of points available!
Tip – Grant writing webinars are available on our YouTube channel
The following temporary changes are in place due to COVID-19:
A restriction that prevented applicants from including both an administration fee and in-house expenses in their project budget has been temporarily removed.
80% of your grant is paid when the application is approved. The remaining 20% of your grant is paid after the project is complete and your final report has been approved.
Don’t forget to acknowledge the support you’ve received from Creative Saskatchewan by following our guide here.