Deadline: 17-Jan-22
The City of Saskatoon has announced Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program to assist in the development of sport, culture, and recreation programs by providing funds to non-profit community groups operated by volunteers.
The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program is a partnership among Sask Sport Inc., SaskCulture Inc., and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Inc. The City of Saskatoon administers the grant for community groups in Saskatoon, on behalf of Saskatchewan Lotteries.
Objective
The objective of the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program is to involve the residents of Saskatoon in sport, culture, and recreation activities by supporting the needs of the community.
Goals
The goals of this grant program are:
- to provide access to sport, culture, and recreation programs for all Saskatchewan people regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, economic status, physical or mental ability;
- to support the development and maintenance of sport, culture, and recreation programs and activities; and,
- to increase the awareness of the benefits of participation in sport, culture, and recreation programs as a way of improving individual health, well-being, and self-fulfillment.
Funding Information
- the minimum grant available is $500; the maximum is $10,000;
- the grant process is competitive; there is no guarantee that an applicant will receive funding; and,
- only one project and one application per deadline will be considered from a given applicant.
Eligible Projects & Program Priorities
- projects that focus on increasing participation in sport, recreation, or culture activities;
- projects that are predominantly for Saskatoon residents;
- projects that increase Winter City activities; and,
- priority will be given to projects serving Indigenous people, economically disadvantaged people, newcomers, older adults (65 & up), persons with a disability, single parent families, or youth at risk.
Eligible Expenses
- fees for artists, instructors, leaders and mentors;
- project equipment, supplies, facility rental and other direct project costs;
- transportation for participants (taxi, bus, or rented vehicle);
- as per Saskatchewan Lotteries: Elder Fees (maximum $150/day); Elder helpers fees (maximum $50/day);
- operation costs of facilities that are directly related to the project are eligible for 25% of the total grant received up to a maximum of $500 (including cleaning staff);
- employment expenditures that are no more than 35 hours a week and no more than 90 days in a grant period (or 455 hours in a grant period);
- fireworks are eligible for 25% of the total grant received for each program to a maximum of $500 per program; and,
- all expenses for reimbursement must have receipts and occur within the grant period of April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program provides funding for non-profit organizations and groups for sports, culture, or recreation projects for Saskatoon residents.
For more information, visit City of Saskatoon.
For more information, visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/community-culture-heritage/arts-grants/grants
