Environmental Grant
The 2026 Environmental Grant is now closed. Please see below for grant timelines.
Information for active 2026 grant recipients
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What is the Environmental Grant?
The Environmental Cash Grant Program provides matching funding up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations for environmental projects that contribute to a more environmentally sustainable Saskatoon.
Please read our Grant Guidelines for comprehensive requirements and additional information.
Who can apply?
Your organization must be registered under one of the following categories and comply with its provisions:
- The Non-profit Corporations Act of the Province of Saskatchewan
- The Co-operative Act of the Province of Saskatchewan
- Charitable status regulations of the Canada Revenue Agency
- Schools are also eligible when applying through an organization that meets the eligibility criteria
Review our Guidelines for further requirements.
What is the maximum funding?
The grant will fund up to 50% of the project costs, to a maximum of $10,000. Your application must clearly indicate how the remaining 50% of costs will be covered. For further funding details, please refer to our Guidelines.
What kind of projects are eligible?
*Amount of funding per category to be confirmed after budget.
| Project Category | Available Funding | Potential Project Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Protecting and enhancing Saskatoon’s Green Network and natural resources: This includes natural areas, wetlands, parks, gardens, trees, and urban agriculture | $10,000 | -Pollinator projects -Edible garden projects -Neighborhood clean ups -Cooking classes/harvesting classes/cookbooks |
| Safeguarding our water: Projects that protect and conserve Saskatoon’s water resources | $15,000 | -Rain garden landscaping -Water smart landscaping -Rain barrel installations -Irrigation projects |
| Improving energy and water efficiency: Upgrades to buildings or operations that reduce energy use and water consumption | -Toilet and tap upgrades and timers -Lightbulb replacements and timers -Appliance upgrades | |
| Reducing landfill waste: Initiatives that cut down on garbage and promote reuse, recycling, or composting. | $15,000 | -Appliance or other repair hubs -Swap shops -Rescue food projects -Leftover cooking classes |
| Encouraging active transportation: Supporting walking, biking, and other eco-friendly ways to get around. | $10,000 | -Bike repair workshops -Bike rack installations -Bike bus/train projects -Bike safety workshops |
| Promoting environmental awareness: Education, research, and communication efforts that help advance the City’s environmental goals | $13,000 (General Education) $6,000 (Festivals and Events) | -Summer camps or education programs -Sustainable event initiatives -Sustainability business coaching -Climate response team (cooling kits etc.) -Community youth climate group -Mental health and wellness and climate workshops -Youth documentaries on climate related issues |
Grant application process milestones
| Month | Milestone |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Grant application intake opens |
| February 2027 | Grant application intake closes |
| Mid-February | Review of applications |
| Early April | Council reviews |
| Mid-April | Projects awarded |
| *Projects must be completed before March of the following year | |
| March 31 (following year) | Recipient final reports due |
2026 Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the successful applicants of the 2026 Environmental Grant Program:
25th Street Theatre - Increase the impact of environmental initiatives by assembling a dedicated team of volunteers, led by a staff member with an environmental focus. ($1,700)
Bridge City Bicycle Cooperative LTD - Project is strictly for mechanics to restore MRC bicycles and reduce landfill waste. ($5,235)
Building Bridges - Children and youth will engage in indigenous-led environmental education and STEM learning while recycling plastic waste into environmental supports for Saskatoon schools and community sites. ($5,000)
Fairfield Senior Citizens Corporation - Upgrade wiring and replace fluorescent bulbs and upgrade exterior lighting to solar energy efficient units. ($4,000)
Broadway Business Improvement District – Equip the Broadway BID with tools to advance sustainability initiatives for its 2026 festivals, events, and programming. ($3,570)
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc-Provide a complimentary Bike Valet for festival attendees and expand our volunteer team to include a Green Team. ($4,170)
Greystone Heights School Parent Council - Capture/collect and control run-off of rainwater more efficiently in the school community. ($1,500)
Kaleidoscope: A Neighbourhood Art Celebration - Offer free bike valet inside the park’s fenced paddling pool plus repairs and bike safety education in partnership with volunteers from Saskatoon Cycles.($250)
Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan - Reworking garden next door to increase family safety, expand and beautify community green spaces, utilize home-grown foods, and increase active transportation opportunities ($10,000)
Saskatoon Disc Golf Inc - Purchase and install secure bike racks at Diefenbaker Park and William A Reid Park at the start of each disc golf course. ($1,600)
Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre - SFBLC Community Cooking Classes will promote food literacy and provide much-needed food to individuals facing food insecurity, all while supporting social connection and mental wellbeing. ($10,000)
Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts - Reduce landfill waste and single-use plastics by installing a refillable water station and improved recycling infrastructure for volunteers and visitors to use. ($450)
Saskatoon Nature Society - Applying for funds to improve the survival of birds that live in and/or migrate through Saskatoon. ($2,000)
Saskatoon Zoo Society Inc. - Advancing youth-led conservation, environmental stewardship projects and animal research to inspire the next generation or nature's staunchest advocates. ($3,600)
Waterski and Wakeboard Saskatchewan - Improving the water quality at the 60th Street Retention Pond.($5,925)
Wildwood Playground Project - Transform the Wildwood Schoolyard into a welcoming and sustainable space for learning and community gatherings.($10,000)