Grants

Applications are currently not being accepted to the WintercityYXE Grant.

For a list of grant recipients, visit WintercityYXE Grants.
 

The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program provides funding for non-profit organizations and groups for sports, culture, or recreation projects for Saskatoon residents.

The next deadline for the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program is 4:30 pm January 17, 2022. The online application portal will open in October.

Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Guidelines

Please download the Follow-Up Report Form and save it to your computer prior to filling it out.​
 Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Follow Up Report Form 
 Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Interim Payment request Form

Saskatoon Collaborative Funding Partnership

Our Vision: By working together we are able to improve quality of life for individuals, families and communities in Saskatoon and area. The partners believe that together they are stronger and more effective than they would be if they worked individually. Together they can have more impact on quality of life in Saskatoon than any single organization alone can have.

Purpose: Provide local community-based organizations and groups a streamlined granting process. Your application could be funded by one or more grant programs based on the individual funder’s priorities and criteria. Note: please read Saskatoon Collaborative Funders Application Guide for individual funders granting priorities and criteria.

Current active members of the Partnership are:

• City of Saskatoon – Social Services Grant
• United Way of Saskatoon and Area - Community Initiatives Fund

City of Saskatoon - Social Services Grant

To be eligible for the City of Saskatoon Social Services Grant, an organization must be registered as a non-profit organization under The Non-Profit Corporations Act of Saskatchewan or under The Co-operative Act of Saskatchewan or registered as a charitable organization with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Objective:

• To support human service groups in activities that are of general benefit to Saskatoon citizens and enhances their quality of life, especially in relation to the family. Focus is on supports and services to vulnerable populations within our community.
• The major overall criteria by which applicants shall be judged is the degree to which the proposed program meets a demonstrated community need that is supported by the City.
• Assistance shall not be provided for programs which are considered to be a duplication of services already provided.

Priority shall be given to those projects and groups which:

• work in a cooperative and collaborative fashion in the delivery of human services
• provide direct services, either pro-active or remedial, that enhance the quality of life for vulnerable citizens of Saskatoon
• work with a community development focus to meet demonstrated areas of current and urgent need
• demonstrate "client group" involvement demonstrate, by the nature of their activities, the maintenance of a stable community

This program will not fund sport, culture or recreation initiatives, economic development or capital expenditures.

For additional information about this funding program please contact the Grant Administration Clerk at (306)975-3383, or grants@saskatoon.ca.

United Way of Saskatoon and Area - Community Initiatives Fund

To be eligible for a grant from the United Way of Saskatoon and Area Community Initiatives Fund, an organization must be registered as a charitable organization with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The CRA charitable registration number must be provided in the Application for Funding (under the section titled Information About your Organization, item #8 – Corporate Status of Your Organization).

The focus of United Way of Saskatoon and Area Community Initiatives Fund is intended to support non-profit organizations in Saskatoon & Area to develop and execute programs and services aligned with United Way’s Community Investment strategy. An underlying theme of “Vulnerable Individuals and Families” has been identified to act as a connector for the Community Investment strategy. UWS&A recognizes that all people can experience vulnerability in different ways at any point in their lives and as such, individuals and families may need to seek programs and services supported by UWS&A, ultimately, leaving the threat of falling into poverty. 

Our 3 focus areas are: 

1. All That Kids Can Be - Goal:  All children and youth are successful in school and during life’s transitions
2. Poverty to Possibility - Goal: Support for families in all their forms to secure all life’s basic needs
3. Strong Communities - Goal: Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being

For additional information about the United Way of Saskatoon and Area Community Initiatives Fund, review the application guide or contact Andrea Howe at (306)380-6114 or ahowe@unitedwaysaskatoon.ca.  You can also visit United Way’s website at www.unitedwaysaskatoon.ca

 Application

 Application Guide 

 Follow-Up Report

For information on the Environmental Grant please visit the Environmental Grant webpage.  

Initiatives prioritized for funding include those that:

• increase awareness and protection of our water resources;
• reduce the amount of waste going to landfills;
• provide stewardship, education and/or enhancements to the green network;
• encourage active transportation; and
• provide learning opportunities that support the City's environmental goals.

The Sport Projects Grant provides project funding to sports organizations based in Saskatoon for equipment purchases (sports or office), facility upgrades, governance reviews, strategic planning, feasibility studies, website development, or market research aimed at refocusing development.

The next deadline for the Sport Projects Grant is 4:30 pm, February 15, 2022. 

Please download the relevant Form and save it to your computer prior to filling it out.

Sports Projects Grant Guidelines

Sport Project Grant Application Form

Sport Projects Grant Follow-up Form

Application deadline for current eligible youth sport organizations to apply for a Youth Sport Subsidy Special Event Grant is October 15 annually.

This program subsidizes the rental cost of facilities required to deliver sports programs to youth who are 18 and under.  This program also provides special event grant funds for eligible youth sport organizations hosting events in Saskatoon.  Eligible organizations are those currently receiving the Youth Sport Subsidy.

See  Youth Sport Subsidy--Allocation Criteria and Special Events Policy for details.
 Youth Sport Subsidy Special Event Post-Event Evaluation Report

This program provides grants to groups/organizations registered under the Sask NON-PROFIT Corporations Act wishing to host major events in Saskatoon. Events must have an event operating expense budget of $100,000 or greater to be eligible.  

Application Deadlines are: March 1, October 1, and June 1 annually (if date falls on a weekend, the deadline is the Monday after).  

See  Special Events Policy No. C03-007 for details.  

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 Major Special Event Evaluation Rating Tool 
 Profile Saskatoon Event Evaluation Rating Tool
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Contact City staff prior to submitting an application or additional information.

Applications are not currently being accepted for the Jack Adilman Fund Capital Grant for Sports. 

 Please download the Follow-Up Report Form and save it to your computer prior to filling it out.​

Jack Adilman Follow Up Form 

The next deadline for this program is 4:30 pm, March 31, 2021. Applications from organizations not currently in the program are not being accepted at this time. 

The Culture Grant Program provides funding to 20 flagship cultural organizations; these organizations fall under one of the following categories: Major Arts Institutions; Major Festivals; or Major Heritage or Museum Institutions. A complete list of the organizations funded in the Culture Grant Program can be found in the Grant Results link below.

2021 Culture Grant Guidelines 

2021 Culture Grant Application - Returning Applicants