Living Sky Community Development Corporation Grant Program – Canada

Deadline: 10-Oct-2024

The City of Swift Current is pleased to announce the Living Sky Community Development Corporation Grant Program to provide programs and services that support Economic, Educational, Social or Cultural Development, Recreation Facilities Operation and Management, Justice and Health Initiatives, Senior and Youth programming or Community Infrastructure Development and Maintenance in the communities.

Funds are available based on the success of the “Living Sky Community Development Corporation” in Swift Current and provided through the City of Swift Current. These funds assist in maintaining, improving and expanding opportunities for people of all ages to derive the benefits from initiatives that sustain a healthy and active community. A priority will be given to initiatives that improve the exposure and programming for Indigenous people in Southwest Saskatchewan.

Categories

• The City of Swift Current distributes funds on an annual basis to local, non-profit and volunteer-based community groups that provide opportunities in one of the ten (10) project categories:
  • Community Infrastructure Development & Maintenance,
  • Economic Development, Health Initiatives,
  • Recreation Facilities Operation & Management,
  • Social Development,
  • Cultural Development,
  • Educational Development,
  • Justice Initiatives,
  • Senior and Youth Programs, and
  • Other Charitable Purposes.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a local, non-profit organization providing a benefit to one of the ten project categories.
• Private individuals, specific teams or groups within an existing organization are not eligible for funding. (Ie: local AAA hockey or baseball club).
• Organizations must have appropriate insurance (both liability and participant) for any endeavors funded through this grant. Proof of insurance must be included with application.
• Any project, program or event must be designed and operated on a non-profit basis.
• Priority will be given to programs/projects that do not receive funding from the City of Swift Current Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Support Grant.

For more information, visit City of Swift Current.