Tour Support Grant

• Last year there were two streams of funding for this grant, one for Music sector, and one for Live Performing Arts sector. Tour support for the Live Performing Arts sector has been rolled into the new Live Performing Arts Production & Performance Grant. Hence, this program is now strictly for the Music sector.
• The following changes have been applied under Eligible Projects and Expenses in the guidelines, specifically:
  • The general public must have the opportunity to purchase performance tickets.
  • Tour dates must take place in more than one city, and in different venues. Repeat performances in the same city in different venues may be considered as part of a multi-city tour. Repeat performances in the same venue may take place if the first performance has sold out and demand warrants additional performances.
  • Self-produced shows may be eligible. A rationale for self-produced show dates, market demand for location, promotion plan, execution plan, and budget backup for self-produced show expenses will need to be provided in the application.
• The following additions were made under Financial Participation in the Guidelines:
  • Tour dates and venues must be announced prior to the first grant payment.
• Please note that the General Guidelines have been updated for 2025-26.
• Applicants may retroactively submit applications for eligible tour that took place April 1, 2024 to May 6, 2025 until June 2, 2025.

For information on what type of travel costs are eligible for funding, please review our Travel Policy here.

For information on per diem, mileage, exchange rates, accommodations, and currency conversion requirements, please click here.

• 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.