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Support for Creative Projects – No Kid Left Behind Who Wants to be an Artist

Apr 23, 2011 | 10:14 AM

What is Creative Kids?

Creative Kids is a new charitable giving program designed to reduce social and financial barriers for
children and youth who wish to participate in arts and cultural activities in Saskatchewan.

Modeled after the KidSport™ program, kids now have the opportunity to apply to Creative Kids to receive
funding up to a maximum of $750 per year to help reduce or eliminate costs associated with
participation in arts and cultural activities.

These funds can be used to decrease barriers to participation like registration fees, materials or even festival costs. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have a need for financial assistance, and the activity they are applying for must be creative or cultural in nature.

Arts and cultural activity inspire creativity in our youth and encourage them to express themselves
and their ideas. This leads to increased self-confidence, self-esteem, and pride in their abilities.

– Creative activities provide children and youth with social, intellectual, moral and even
physical development opportunities.
– Every child needs and deserves opportunities to participate in quality arts and cultural
experiences.
– Extra-curricular arts and cultural activities, such as music, dance or drama lessons, outside
of regular school hours, provide opportunities for kids to learn new skills, develop talents,
and aspire to higher levels.

Who can apply?

– Children or youth, 19 years of age or younger, living in Saskatchewan who can demonstrate
they have financial barriers to participation.
o Applications must be signed by an adult endorser
o Applications must be submitted before the start date of the activity
o Application requests cannot exceed $750 per calendar year