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2026 Jack Adilman Fund Capital Grant for Amateur Sports Organizations opens August 1 for applications

For immediate release: July 31, 2026 - 9:00 am
CY26-12175

The Jack Adilman Fund Capital Grant for Amateur Sports Organizations is accepting applications starting August 1 for one-time capital projects that advance amateur sports at the recreational level in Saskatoon. This grant is for projects taking place January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2029. The maximum grant available is $225,000.

Jack Adilman (1920-1992), prominent businessman, sportsman and tireless supporter of amateur sports in Saskatoon, provided a bequest through his estate to support the future of amateur sports. From this bequest, the City established a grant in 2011 and has awarded over $1 million to local sports organizations since its inception.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on November 1, 2026.

Grant Workshops & Information Sessions 2026

The City of Saskatoon is offering free grant-writing workshops and grant information sessions in Fall/Winter 2026. Registration is required for all sessions. Sign up here.

Grant-Writing Workshop (2.5 hours)

Learn the basics of writing a strong grant application, including clear program descriptions and realistic budgets. Workshops are free and accessible.

  • Sept. 2, 6:00–8:30 p.m. - Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Dr.

  • Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. - Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Dr.

  • Nov. 21, 1:30–4:00 p.m. - Location TBA

  • Jan. 7, 1:00–3:00 p.m. - Virtual

City of Saskatoon Grant Information Sessions (1 hour, virtual)

Get an overview of current and upcoming grant opportunities. Register for the session that covers the grants you're interested in.

  • Aug. 12, 12:00–12:30 p.m. - Jack Adilman Fund Capital Grant for Sports, WintercityYXE Micro-Grant

  • Aug. 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m. - Jack Adilman Fund Capital Grant for Sports, WintercityYXE Micro-Grant, Sask Lotteries Community Grant

  • Nov. 7, 10:00–11:00 a.m. - Cash Grant Environmental, Cash Grant Social, Sask Lotteries Community Grant, Sport Projects Grant

  • Dec. 8, 6:00–7:00 p.m. - Cash Grant Environmental, Cash Grant Social, Sask Lotteries Community Grant, Sport Projects Grant

For more information about the Jack Adilman Fund Capital Grant for Amateur Sports Organizations, including eligibility and application requirements, visit saskatoon.ca/grants or email grants@saskatoon.ca.