80 Funding Programs For Artists in 2024

In Saskatchewan, the year 2024 is set to offer a wealth of funding opportunities for artists across a wide range of disciplines. These programs, predominantly in the form of grants and complemented by various tax credits, aim to provide substantial financial support to assist artists in reaching their creative goals and aspirations. The diversity of available programs ensures that artists in disciplines ranging from digital gaming to music and literature have access to relevant funding sources.

Detailed Overview of Saskatchewan-Based Funding Programs for Artists in 2024

1. Creative Saskatchewan’s Grant Programs: Creative Saskatchewan offers various grants for different artistic sectors:
   • Craft & Visual Arts, Live Performing Arts, Film & TV, Interactive Digital, and multiple Music deadlines.
   • Market Travel Grant for covering travel expenses to specific market opportunities.
   • Tour Support Grant supporting commercially viable touring opportunities for eligible musicians and theatre companies.
   • Business Capacity Grant for developing business knowledge and improved efficiencies.
   • Research Grant for market research and intelligence activities.
   • Book Publishing Grant with two streams: Author-Funded Stream and Book Publishers’ Stream​​.
2. SaskCulture Grant Programs: SaskCulture provides several grants, such as:
   • Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant.
   • Community Cultural Engagement and Planning Grant.
   • Métis Cultural Development Fund.
   • Northern Youth Cultural Fund.
   • Multicultural Initiatives Fund.
   • Museum Grant Program. These grants cater to a broad spectrum of cultural and artistic projects​​.
3. SK Arts Funding and Support: SK Arts offers a range of grants for artists and arts organizations:
   • Artists in Communities, Artists in Schools.
   • Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program.
   • Independent Artists.
   • Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists.
   • Micro-Grant Program.
   • Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts.
   • Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts​​.
4. SaskMusic’s Funding Options: Grants for recording and performing artists, including Sound Recording Grant and programs for music creation, production, and presentation​​.
5. Canada Council for the Arts: Offering a variety of grants under six programs, including:
   • Explore & Create for innovative art creation and dissemination.
   • Engage & Sustain supporting arts organizations.
   • Creating, Knowing & Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples​​.
6. Independent Artists Program by SaskCulture: This program supports Saskatchewan artists to pursue creative work and careers by funding creative, professional development, research projects, and the production/presentation of artistic works​​.

In 2024, Saskatchewan’s funding landscape for artists is both diverse and robust, encompassing a wide range of artistic disciplines and endeavors. From film and literature to dance and digital arts, these programs and tax incentives provide vital support to artists and organizations at various stages of their creative journeys. Artists in Saskatchewan are encouraged to explore these opportunities to secure support that aligns with their creative projects and professional aspirations, thereby enhancing the vibrancy and diversity of Saskatchewan’s artistic landscape.