Grants

If your organization/community group requires any assistance in applying for any of these grants, please contact the Municipal Office. 

You will need to provide a detailed budget and description of your project.


New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based projects 

Funding amount: Up to $25,000

Application period: August 01, 2023 to September 28, 2023 at 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Who can apply: Eligible organizations can apply for up to $25,000 for projects that are led by seniors and are volunteer based.

What this program offers: The community-based stream of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grant that supports community-based projects that are designed by seniors for seniors. This program funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contribute to improving their health and well-being.

For more information and to apply, please visit New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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) We 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.

*We will provide 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: July 1st to December 31st and January 1st to June 30th of each year. We will review and notify successful applicants by July 1st and January 31st.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

The Canada Greener Homes Initiative provides grants and a loan for home evaluations and for retrofits. The eligible retrofits include home insulation, windows and doors, air sealing, and mechanical and renewable energy systems.

It is important that you read all the eligibility criteria and initiative requirements to be sure that you will qualify for the grants and/or the loan at the end of the process. You must undertake both a pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation to be eligible.

The Canada Greener Homes Initiative will help homeowners save money, create new jobs across Canada for energy advisors, and fight climate change. 

What is available through the initiative.

  • Grants from $125 to $5,000
    To get a part of your costs back for eligible home retrofits
  • Up to $600
    As a maximum contribution toward the total costs of your pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations
  • From $5,000 to $40,000
    Interest-free loans with a repayment term of 10 years to help you undertake major home retrofits

To Learn about the grant process, eligibility criteria and to submit an application, please visit Canada Greener Homes Initiative.

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.

For more information or to apply, please visit Canada Digital Adoption Program, or email SEDA's Program Staff Spencer Nikkel  spencer.nikkel@seda.ca or Carmen Hesje programs@seda.ca with any questions on the program.


SaskEnergy | Community Fund | Cash and in-kind donations such as lanyards, tents, door prizes, raffle items, etc. up to $1000 | Year-round.

Submit requests 6 to 12 weeks in advance of the event date, if possible. Every application will receive a response.

How to Apply

Applications are processed based on the dollar value you are requesting.

Contributions under $1,000

Examples: cash donations, corporate tables, door prizes, raffle or silent auction items, less than 500 lanyards

Request Support

Contributions over $1,000

Examples: cash donations, Share the Warmth Grants, Volunteer Firefighter Grants, major events that require a tent, more than 500 lanyards

Request Support