The Joint Recreation Grant Committee of the Town of Eastend, RM49 of White Valley and RM79 of Arlington, will start accepting applications for the Joint Recreation Grant in February 1^st, 2025.

Please submit a letter with your 2025 funding requirements to the Municipal Office by 4:00pm on March 31^st, 2025 for consideration by the Recreation Grant Committee. The Municipal Councils request a project report stating how any previous Recreation Grant was utilized and that a Financial Statement for 2024 be submitted with the application letter for funding.

Applications can be submitted in person, by email, or fax at (306) 295-3571.

The Co-op Community Spaces Program will accept online applications for funding from February 1^st to March 3^rdt, 2025. 

Projects can apply for between $25,000 - $150,000 in capital funding in three categories: 

• Recreation: Providing enhanced recreation spaces in the community.
• Environmental Conservation: Preservation of natural spaces in the community.
• Urban Agriculture: Small-scale community agricultural initiatives in both rural and urban spaces.

For project guidelines, please visit  Co-op Community Spaces Funding. A sample application can be found here.

The Canada Post Community Foundation will start accepting online applications for funding from February 10^h to February 28^th, 2025 (2:00pm ET).      

 Schools, charities and community organizations can apply for funding of projects that make a difference in the lives of children and youth (up to age 21). 

 The Foundation will fund projects that support three primary focus areas—community, education and health. 

For project guidelines, please visit Canada Post Community Foundation.

Community Initiatives Fund:  Summer Grant Program & Community Grant Program

Summer Grant Program 

The Summer Grant Program supports standalone summer programs for children and youth participants under 18 years of age. Summer programs must be held between June 1^st and August 31^st, 2025. Types of programs typically supported include summer camps and day programs offering positive recreation, arts, culture and learning opportunities for children and youth. Grant Amount: Maximum of $7,500.00

Deadline to apply: February 1^st, 2025 at 4:00pm. For program guidelines and application guide and sample, please visit CIF Summer Grant Program.

The Community Grant Program 

The Community Grant Program supports programs under three funding themes: the healthy growth and development of children and youth; individual and community well-being; and non-profit and community leadership. 

Grant Amount: 

Local programs that benefit residents of one community or region: maximum of $30,000

Provincial programs that are delivered in two or more regions or involve participation from across Saskatchewan: maximum of $50,000.

Deadline to apply: April 1 & October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm. For program guidelines, application guide and sample, please visit CIF Community Grant Program.

The FCC AgriSpirit Fund will start accepting online applications for funding in the spring of 2025. 

Do you have a project that will enhance lives or contribute to sustainability in your rural community? The FCC AgriSpirit Fund may provide between $5,000 to $25,000 to projects that qualify in a city, town or Indigenous community with fewer than 150,000 people.

Examples of projects the FCC considers: 

• Construction of or upgrades to community buildings 
• Projects to support food recovery or reduction of food waste.
• Initiatives that support agriculture and food.
• Projects that reduce your environmental footprint.
• Projects that improve accessibility and inclusion.     

For project guidelines, please visit FCC AgriSpirit Fund.

Fund your local project! The Innovation Federal Credit Union Community Grant Program is intended for one-time project-based proposals. That means financial help to start something new or to assist with large purchases that are not normally possible.

Guidelines

1) Applying organizations must be an Innovation Federal Credit Union member and operate in a Saskatchewan Community.. 

2) The program will provide funding to the following organizations; however, eligibility does not guarantee funding:

• Canadian Registered Charities
• Non-profit Organizations
• Municipalities
• Educational Institutions*
• Licensed Early Learning and Childcare Centres
• Sport and Recreation Associations

3) Projects must be completed within two years of receiving funding.

*Funding to educational institutions for after-school programs, playground structures, science fairs, and student clubs/organizations.

Grant Amounts

Minimum funding request per organization: $2,500/year
Maximum funding request per organization: $25,000/year

You can only submit one application per organization each application period.

You may receive funding in full or in part.

If you are applying for a grant in Pierceland or Goodsoil, please remember to check both the Community Grant and Legacy Fund options on the form, as you may be eligible for additional funds!

Application Periods & Response Times

Application period: January 1^st to June 30^th and July 1st to December 31st of each year. Successful applicants will be notified by July 1^st and January 31^st.of each year.

How to Apply

All Legacy Community Development Grant applications must be submitted through our online application to be considered for funding. The application will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Please ask your local advice centre/branch for help if needed.

Here's a glimpse at some of the details you'll need to share on the application:

• Your Innovation Federal Credit Union member number
• Your charity registration number (if applicable) 
• Contact information
• Project details
• How your project will improve your community
• Funding details such as budget and other funder information
• Recognition benefits available if your project is selected.

To Apply visit: Legacy Community Development Grants

As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, the Government of Canada has partnered with the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA), Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Digital Main Street, and Economic Development Regina to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant to small businesses across the country. The program will be available until March 2025, subject to remaining grant availability. 

Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to implementing e-commerce and supported by a network of e-commerce advisors.

The SaskEnergy Sponsorship Program accepts and process applications all year-round.

SaskEnergy provides support for non-profit and charitable organizations that are focused on helping make Saskatchewan a great place to live. Apply for:

• Promotional Item Donations: lanyards and raffle/silent auction packages 
• Financial Donations: cash donations, combination of promotional item and cash donations, Share the Warm Grants and Volunteer Fire Department Fundraising Grants.

Submit requests 8 to 14 weeks in advance of the event date, if possible. For project guidelines and to apply, please visit SaskEnergy Sponsorship Program.