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Live Performing Arts Production
The Live Performing Arts Production Grant assists eligible Saskatchewan individuals and companies in the production of a series of performances intended for paying audiences.
Live performance art is defined as a staged, live-action expression of art that features a presentation to a paying audience.
Examples of live performances include:
- Theatre
- Dance
- Stand-up comedy
- Magic/illusions
- Spoken word/poetry
- Miming
- Puppetry
- Circus acts
Creative Saskatchewan recognizes that there are many varieties of performance art, please contact a Program Advisor if you are uncertain if your performance constitutes Creative Saskatchewan’s definition of live performance art.
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 23, 2024
- Deadline: November 27, 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.
Results will be delivered via e-mail and will be available in GMS
Our Investment
Applicants may apply for a maximum of $20,000 or 50% of the total eligible expenses (whichever is the lesser).
Please note that in 2022-23, this program had an approval rate of 23% (3 out of 13 applications were approved).
Are you Eligible?
- Important details that apply to all Creative Saskatchewan grants.
Live Performing Arts Production Guidelines
- 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.
Application Tips & Process
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
Book a consult Our Program Team is happy to walk you through eligibility criteria, tips for success, and best practices.
What’s new for 2024?
- It was clarified that performances do not need to take place in Saskatchewan.
- Applicants can now include both an administration fee and in-house expenses in their project budget.
- The following temporary changes are in place due to COVID-19:
- Online, live-streamed production remain eligible.
- Please note that the Assessment Criteria has undergone significant structural changes, please review these ahead of application by clicking the ‘Assessment Criteria’ button above.
What happens after I’m approved?
- 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.
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