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The City of Saskatoon provides a number of grant programs to assist registered non profit groups to provide programs in the Saskatoon area. Grants are not provided to individuals, and there are no travel grants. Email Grant Program or call 975-3383 for more information.
Funding Program Details (PDF)
Application Tips
Be sure you have all of the correct information such as grant guidelines, and the grant application form. Check the eligibility criteria to determine that your organization qualifies for the grant. Check the deadline date and ensure you have application information from the current year.
Give yourself more than a few days before the grant deadline to complete the application form. You may have questions and you want to give yourself enough time to contact the grant administrator and get a response.
Read the application material carefully and make note of any questions you may have, as well as any documentation that is required. Contact the grant administrator to get clarification on anything you don't understand.
How to Prepare for your Grant Application
Ensure that you have the resources to undertake the project (e.g. track record, expertise, time, volunteers). Show your project fits the objective of the grant program, and falls within any timeframes specified. Have a funding plan in place and ensure that you have community support for the project.
Writing the Application
Have no more than two people write the application, and follow the directions given. Check for spelling and grammatical errors, and have a third person review the final draft.
The description of your project and answers to questions in the application form should be clear and to the point. Write as if the people adjudicating the grant know nothing about your organization or the project.
Provide a clear budget, showing revenue and expenses. The grant you are hoping to get should be included as revenue. Your revenue and expenses should balance.
Promoting Your Program
Try to get a sponsorship from radio stations to promote your event. Find a way to involve people from the media directly in your program, e.g. as an M.C., in a media challenge game, etc. Take advantage of existing opportunities such as other organizations' newsletters or meetings to promote your activity.
A picture is worth more than a lot of words. If you have a photo of someone from the group you are trying to reach participating in the activity, use it in a poster, an ad, or an article in the paper.
Word of mouth, in person and one to one are some of the most effective ways of reaching people. For example, have a couple of enthusiastic participants speak to a senior's group about your program. |
Urban Aboriginal
Grant Program |
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Application Deadline
January 17, 2011
Groups registered under the Sask NON-PROFIT Corporations Act can apply for project grants (cultural, sport and recreation) for Aboriginal people in Saskatoon.
Application (PDF)
Application (Word)
For more information
call 975-3383
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| Community Grant Program |
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Application Deadline
January 17, 2011
Groups registered under the Sask NON-PROFIT Corporations Act can apply for project grants (cultural, sport and recreation) from $500 to $5000 for Saskatoon.
Application (PDF)
Application (Word)
For more information
call 975-3383
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Assistance to Community Groups
Collaborative Funders
Grant Program |
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Collaborative Funders
Application Deadline
November 30, 2010
For registered NON-PROFIT social service groups. Not applicable to sport, culture or recreation.
Application - Collaborative Funders (PDF)
For more information
call 975-3383
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| Environmental Grant Program |
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Application Deadline
March 1, 2011
For registered NON-Profit environmental groups.
Application - Environment (PDF)
Application - Environment (Word)
For more information
call 975-2727
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| Jack Adilman Fund |
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Application Deadline
November 15, 2010
Recognized amateur sport organizations registered under the Sask NON-PROFIT Corporations Act can apply for project grants.
Application (PDF)
For more information
call 975-3391
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| Sports Participation Grant |
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Application Deadline
April 15, 2011
Any group (except Community Associations) registered under the Sask NON-PROFIT Corporations Act offering a sport program that fits the criteria (coaching, learn to, cost as a barrier) on the application form.
Application (PDF)
Application (Word)
For more information
call 975-3383
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| Youth Sports Subsidy |
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Applications Accepted
in October Only
This program subsidizes the rental cost of facilities required to deliver sports programs to youth who are 18 and under.
For more information
call 975-3339
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| Special Events Reserve |
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Applications Accepted
Year-Round
Only sport groups currently receiving funding under the Youth Sports Subsidy are eligible for this program. Rental subsidies for youth sports championships held in Saskatoon at the regional or national level.
For more information
call 975-3339
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Major Cultural Institutions
Operating Grant |
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Application Deadline
March 31, 2011
Major NON-PROFIT arts institutions, major heritage institutions, and major festivals in operation for at least two years, that had revenues of $200,000 or more and served 10,000 or more people in the previous year are eligible.
For more information
call 975-3383
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