Environmental Grant
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The 2026 Environmental Grant application intake will open in November 2025. While you're waiting, you can review this page and the Grant Guidelines for further information and grant requirements. If you have questions, we encourage you to contact us: sustainability@saskatoon.ca.
Information for active 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?
| 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. | $10,000 | -Applicance 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 | $10,000 (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 |
|---|---|
| Mid-November | Grant appplication intake opens |
| Early February | 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 |
2025 Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the successful applicants of the 2025 Environmental Grant Program:
Forth Saskatchewan River Basin Council Inc : ($3,500) – Create a SIIT Medicinal and Traditional Garden, led by Elders, aims to enhance natural green spaces, promote conservation efforts, and create cross-cultural learning opportunities for visitors
Saskatoon Cycles: ($5,700) – Bike Valet that provides safe, secure, and cost-free parking for bicycles at large festivals and other major community events.
FoodBridge Alliance Inc: ($9,100) – Operate school-based pantries in two Saskatoon schools, rescuing surplus food to reduce waste and provide weekly hampers for families facing food insecurity.
Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan ($10,000) – Transition Saskatoon's Urban Wildlife Information Network from a short-term student project into a long-term, multi-agency initiative with strong community engagement.
Broadway Business Improvement District-($5,300) – This grant is to fund Broadway’s free summer bike valet, promoting sustainable transportation, reducing congestion, supporting businesses, and enhancing accessibility during construction season.
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc- ($1,500)– Create a Green Team volunteer group to reduce and sort waste, and promote active transportation
25th Street Theatre: ($1,500) – Project will provide Fringe Festivalgoers with a re-usable, chilled water station to reduce water bottle waste and keep the public safe and hydrated.
Nuit Blanche Saskatoon: ($2,000) – Host a free, all-ages, nighttime art and culture festival in Saskatoon’s Broadway and Downtown neighborhoods. Programming will include eco-art submitted by elementary and high school students.
Saskatoon Zoo Society: ($1,800) – Hands-on eco-experiences that foster environmental stewardship, promote waste reduction, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable practices.
Bridge City Bicycle Coop ($9,100) – The project aims to increase the diversion of bicycles from the Material Recovery Centre to be reused by the Saskatoon community at no cost.