Tour Support

• Performance fees for both in-house and hired performers are now eligible.
• Applications no longer need to be received at least 14 days prior to the first performance date, just before the first performance date!
• The following temporary changes are in place due to COVID-19:
  • Applications seeking support for live-streamed performance tours may apply to the Market & Export Development grant
  • If an event is postponed due to COVID-19:
    • Less than six months from the tour start date – applicants may ask for a final report extension.
    • Rescheduled or more than six months from the tour start date – applicants may report on the expenses incurred to date and can re-apply to the Tour Support Grant at a later date.
      • Please keep in mind that program guidelines can change, so applicants must ensure that they remain eligible for funding.

• Reward points may be used towards travel expenses such as flights and accommodations. If reward points are to count towards the applicant’s contribution to the project financial structure, the applicant must include the following at the time of application:
  • Proof of redemption with airfare or accommodation booking confirmation; and
  • Evidence of the original price (the lowest price) of the expense before reward points were redeemed (projects cannot be overfinanced.)
• Expenses for travel within the province are eligible for rural and northern Saskatchewan residents (with the exception of the Market Travel Grant, which does not support in-province events/showcases.)
  • Funding for in-province travel is intended to support rural and northern residents outside of the two major centres (Regina and Saskatoon).
  • Eligible applicants can apply to attend market events 300 km or more from their primary residence within Saskatchewan.
    • Exception: Applicants travelling from Prince Albert (and north of Prince Albert) to Saskatoon do not need to meet the 300 km threshold.

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

• If the tour is in less than six months, you can simply ask for a final report extension.
• If the tour is rescheduled and is over six months away, applicants can report on the expenses incurred to date and can re-apply to the Tour Support Grant at a later date (program guidelines can change, so please ensure you and the activity for which you are applying are eligible for funding).

• 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.