Deadline: 7-Feb-25
The City of Saskatoon has launched the Environmental Grant Program.
Categories
- To be eligible for the environmental component, activities must meet a demonstrated community need that is supported by the City and relate to one or more of the following categories:
- protection and enhancement of Saskatoon’s green network;
- the green network is Saskatoon’s collection of green infrastructure including natural areas, wetlands, green spaces (such as parks and gardens), trees, urban agriculture, and built features like green roofs.
- conservation of natural resources;
- conservation and protection of the water resources;
- improve energy efficiency and reduce water use in buildings, operations, and activities (e.g., renovations to existing facilities);
- reduction of waste going to landfills;
- active transportation;
- environmental communications, research and education that support the City’s environmental goals.
- protection and enhancement of Saskatoon’s green network;
Funding Information
- Funding requests should not exceed $10,000.
Eligible Projects
- Priority will be given to:
- projects rather than operational funding;
- partnerships that involve more than one group;
- projects that have a broad (e.g., city-wide) rather than a limited (e.g., neighbourhood) impact; and
- projects completed in the year funding is awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for support, 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
- Serve the needs of Saskatoon residents and preferably have membership that resides within the geographical boundaries of the city. A national or provincial parent body of a local branch may qualify for funding provided the application relates to a program that specifically targets Saskatoon.
- Applicants must have a minimum of $2,000,000 liability and participant insurance
Ineligibility Criteria
- Community groups that exist primarily for political or sectarian purposes.
- Community groups providing third-party funding that exist for the primary purpose of fundraising or providing assistance to other groups.
For more information, visit City of Saskatoon.