Culture Stream Objectives
- Preserve and conserve Regina’s intangible cultural heritage; e.g. languages, traditions, stories.
- Improve awareness and access to arts and cultural activity and resources; e.g. artistic practices, cultural spaces, cultural industries.
- Animate the city’s public spaces.
- Reflect the cultural aspirations of equity-deserving groups such as First Nations, Métis, Inuit people, ethnocultural minorities, 2SLGBTQIAP+, people with disabilities, etc.
- Strengthen the cultural community through meaningful partnerships between organizations.
- Support efforts by organizations that deliver programs, services and space that align with the Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action (TRC).
We strongly recommend applicants contact Community Investments at the City of Regina to determine which grant or funding stream is most appropriate for their organization or specific initiative. In some cases, applicants may be eligible to apply for more than one grant.
Community Partner Grant
Community Partner grants provide up to four years of core operation and core program funding to non-profit organizations that play a unique, strategic and essential role in the community.
Note: All applicants looking to apply for Community Partner status must have been previously funded for three consecutive years through the Community Investments "Annual Activity Grant" Program.
New Applicants
Organizations wishing to apply for a Community Partner grant must first meet with a Coordinator in the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department to discuss eligibility requirements. City of Regina Administration will direct the organization to the most appropriate stream, as well as provide the organization with the Community Partner Application Form.
Application Deadline (Culture):
- See application form for deadline.
Grant Recipients:
If you require more information, please contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email communityinvestments@regina.ca.
Annual Activity Grant
Annual Activity grants provide funding for eligible recurring or ongoing activities offered by non-profit organizations.
There are two levels of funding available through this grant program:
- Minor Funding: Up to $10,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months.
- Major Funding: Over $10,000 and up to $30,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months. Special exceptions can be made for grants that have a unique nature and demonstrate that it will take longer than 12 months to complete. In some cases, organizations may receive approval to spend their allocated funds over a period of up to 24 months.
New Applicants
If your organization is looking to receive funding for recurring or ongoing events, series/season or cultural space, apply for an Annual Activity grant. We encourage your organization to refer to the New Initiative/Annual Activity Guidelines before completing an application form.
Application Deadline:
- The deadline for 2026 applications has now passed.
Adjudication: The Culture Grant Review Committee reviews applications for the Annual Activity Grant Program.
Grant Recipients:
If you require more information, please contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email communityinvestments@regina.ca.
Returning Applicants
If your organization received funding last year through this program, you are required to submit an Annual Activity Funding Report.
Funding Report Deadline (Culture):
- See the application form for the deadline.
If you have not received your Annual Activity Funding Report, please contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email communityinvestments@regina.ca.
New Initiative Grant
New Initiative grants provide funding for eligible initiatives offered by non-profit organizations.
There are two levels of funding available through this grant program:
- Minor Funding: Up to $10,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months.
- Major Funding: Over $10,000 and up to $30,000, for initiatives that are completed within 12 months. Special exceptions can be made for grants that have a unique nature and demonstrate that it will take longer than 12 months to complete. In some cases, organizations may receive approval to spend their allocated funds over a period of up to 24 months.
New Applicants
If your organization is looking to receive funding for one-time or first-time programs/projects, organizational development or capital initiatives, apply for a New Initiative Grant. We encourage your organization to refer to the New Initiative/Annual Activity Guidelines before completing an application form.
Application Deadline:
- The deadline for 2026 applications has now passed.
Adjudication: The Culture Grant Review Committee reviews applications for the New Initiative Grant program.
Grant Recipients:
Returning Applicants
If your organization received funding last year through this program, you are required to report on your year of activities. This report is to be submitted within 90 days of the completion of the initiative.
Follow-up Reports:
- 2025 New Initiative Follow-up Report
- 2024 New Initiative Follow-up Report
- 2023 New Initiative Follow-up Report
If you require more information, please contact Community Investments at 306-777-7507 or email communityinvestments@regina.ca.
