Changes to SaskCulture's Funding Programs
The COVID-19 crisis is causing everyone to make and anticipate change over the next few months, if not the upcoming year. SaskCulture has been monitoring the situation and has made some changes to its current programs and services.
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New Funding Deadlines
All funding deadlines have been extended to the new dates shown below. Additional deadlines for later in the year are still to be determined.
Due to the COVID-19 implications and government restrictions, SaskCulture wants applicants to these funding programs to know that:
- It encourages groups to consider requesting support for online-based cultural activities;
- It will not accept applications for public events or gatherings that take place prior to June 30, 2020;
- It will provide conditional grants for public events or gatherings taking place after June 30, 2020, provided they fall after the date the government has eased restrictions on public gatherings. Applicants are encourgaed to organize events with clearly articulated cancellation policies and agreements on payments; and
- It requires written or verbal notice of postponements or cancellations of funded events and activities.
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Do You Have an Open Grant? Things You Should Know:
Sadly, many great cultural activities will be cancelled or postponed over the next few months. If you have already received a grant, you may be wondering what you need to do if your event or activity has been cancelled or postponed. Here are the key things you should know:
- Follow all provincial government and public health restrictions: currently, in Saskatchewan, the government has limited public gatherings to under 10 people and encourages social distancing. Keep watching government sites for updates.
- If you need to cancel or postpone, communicate this immediately to all interested parties: registered participants, ticket buyers, network mailing lists, social media followers, etc. Let them know if you have alternative plans.
- Make sure SaskCulture, or any other funders, are aware of any cancellation or postponements. Email or call an Outreach Consultant with updates. SaskCulture understands that there are still costs associated with cancelled or postponed events and encourages grant recipients to keep track.
- If your event or activity has already taken place, complete your follow-up report in SaskCulture's Online Grant Platform (OGP). If you have questions, Outreach Consultants are available by phone or email.
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Creative Kids Application Deadline is May 29
It is too early to tell whether Creative Kids summer programming may be impacted, so we will continue to take applications for any programming scheduled after June 30, 2020. The next Creative Kids deadline is May 29, 2020. All grants will be conditional on the availability of programs and services and any public health restrictions issued by the Saskatchewan government.
Due to current public health restrictions, some Creative Kids programming was cancelled or postponed. SaskCulture is encouraging service providers to advise families on the continuation of programming if possible. Service providers can contact Shawn Bauche at 306-780-
9469 or email
sbauche@saskculture.ca if they have any questions.
We also remind everyone not to forget about the importance of access to cultural activity for children and youth. Please be sure to consider
donating to Creative Kids now and in the future. Keep kids healthy, active and creative!
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OGP Unavailable - 7:00pm April 1 to 11:00am April 2
SaskCulture’s Online Grant Platform (OGP) will be down for scheduled maintenance from 7 pm on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 to 11 am on Thursday, April 2, 2020. During this time, the platform will be inaccessible for any grant applications or follow-up reporting. This maintenance is vital to the improvement and enhancement of the OGP and our continuous efforts to provide the best possible services.
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ISC Announces Suspension Order for Strike Off Provisions
In response to the COVID-19 situation and restrictions on public gatherings, ISC has announced a suspension to the strike off provisions for non-profit corporations, co-operative and new generation co-operative entities. To find out more about these changes, and how they may affect your organization,
click here.
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VolunteerConnector Adds COVID-19 Tag
VolunteerConnector has added a COVID-19 tag to their volunteer opportunities for organizations in urgent need to quickly find volunteers. Organizations, such as food banks or seniors services, are advised to use this tag when posting volunteer opportunities to the site. VolunteerConnector is also putting a focus on virtual volunteering and encouraging all organizations to post any opportunities for remote volunteer connection. You can post and view
current volunteer opportunities here.
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Choosing Sources of Information Carefully is Critical to COVID-19 Mental Well-Being says Mental Health Commission of Canada
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has put together 5 tips for staying informed, while also being mindful of your mental health, as the COVID-19 situation develops. You can read about their
suggestions here.
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Let Artists Teach You How to Work from Home (Because They've Been Doing it Forever)
Lisa Vanin, a painter, shares the tips and tricks she's learned for being productive while working from home; as she's been an at home worker since 2009.
Read the article here.
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Arts and Culture Organizations can be a Balm in Times of Crisis. They Need our Support Right Now.
Sarah Bay-Cheng looks at the role arts & culture play in helping to destress and keep people occupied during uneasy times, and also the importance of ensuring that small organizations are able to survive new challenges.
Read the article here.
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Tips for Working From Home
In a remarkably short period of time, many organizations have had to adapt their operations in order to enable employees to work from home during the COVID-19 crisis. For many workers it is a brand new experience. Here are some suggestions on how to make your new home office both efficient and comfortable:
- Set up a dedicated workspace that, ideally, has: some privacy to reduce noise and distractions; access to a power source; natural lighting for mental and physical well-being; and room for storage of files, office supplies, electronic devices, etc.
- Make sure you have the tools and resources needed to do your job from home: a laptop or computer, essential software, headphones to help reduce distractions, printer, WIFI access, list of contacts, phone, files, etc.
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Engaging Effective Events - Second Revolution Communications
When:
1:00pm - 2:30pm ET, Thursday, March 26
Where:
Webinar
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From Reluctant Fundraiser to Fundraising Superhero
When:
1:00pm (ET)/10:00am (PT), Thursday, March 26
Where:
Webinar
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How to Fund That Project
When:
Wednesday, April 22 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where:
Webinar
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Apply before April 30, 2020
Apply before April 30, 2020
Apply before May 15, 2020
Apply before June 30, 2020
Culture Days Hub Sponsorship
Stay Tuned for Details in Next E-Update
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Deadline Mar 27, 2020 (Projects $5,000 and less)
Deadline April 9, 2020 (Projects $5,001 to $50,000)
Deadline Mar 30, 2020
Deadline Mar 31, 2020
Deadline April 1, 2020
Deadline April 2, 2020
Deadline April 30
Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
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JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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- Mar 27
April 17
April 22
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Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau, QC
Application Deadline Mar 31, 2020
Nation-Wide
Application Deadline Mar 31, 2020
Province-Wide
Deadline Mar 31, 2020
Deadline Mar 31, 2020
MAS Conference, Estevan
Deadline April 15
Val Marie, SK
Deadline April 26, 2020
Nation-Wide
Deadline April 30, 2020
Province-Wide
Application Deadline June 15
, 2020
Saskatoon
Deadline On-Going
Hague Gallery, Creative City Centre, Regina
Deadline On-Going
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How Rivers West District is Creating Connections and Bridging Gaps
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"The network has grown because of the outreach and the connections made. It is an opportunity to invite the community to be a part of our network and build capacity in regard to successfully applying for community based project funding.”
Dominga Robinson, Outreach Consultant, SaskCulture
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SaskCulture's E-Update is a bi-weekly electronic bulletin that includes information on upcoming SaskCulture events, programs and activities, along with other information and events that may be useful to cultural organizations, or individuals, interested in building a culturally vibrant community.
SaskCulture receives financial assistance from Sask Lotteries.
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