Funding Available for Children Interested in Art, Dance and Other Activities
Saskatchewan has one of the highest provincial child poverty rates in Canada. According to Creative Kids, more than 55,000 children have limited access to essential daily needs and opportunities for positive growth and self-esteem. Many families also have challenges, such as job loss or disabilities that make involvement in creative activities out of reach.
Besides basic needs to be warm, fed and clothed, they believe it’s important to feed the spirit. For a child or youth facing financial or social barriers to feel accepted and included, the longed-for chance to make music, paint, act, or dance can be life-changing.
That’s where Creative Kids Saskatchewan comes in.
If your kids are interested in art, dance, music, theatre, or culture, apply to Creative Kids for up to $750 per child (ages 4 to 19) toward creative and cultural activities. They don’t offer classes ourselves so, before applying, find a local business or instructor for your child’s activity and note the costs and dates. CreativeKidsSask.ca has a map of some activity/service providers.
Funding is based on a family’s financial ability to afford such activities. Most families supported have pre-tax incomes of $45,000. Proof of income is required.
Application deadline: December 4 for January activities onward. Results will be emailed to applicants by December 24.
Visit CreativeKidsSask.ca for application deadlines, activity ideas, and paper application forms.
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