Finding Funding

Organizations Offering Sport, Culture, Recreation Funding

Communities and Groups (alphabetical)

Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity

• To build capacity for gender equity within organizations and support them to expand quality opportunities for girls and women to participate and lead in sport.
• https://www.caaws.ca/grants-and-recognition/wise-fund/application-process-2/

Canada Council for the Arts

• Champion and invest in artistic excellence through our grants, services, prizes and payments to Canadian artists and arts organizations.
• https://canadacouncil.ca/

Canadian Heritage

• Funding programs that support culture, history, heritage, sport and official languages in Canada
• https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding.html

Canadian Museum of History

• The Community Stories investment stream helps smaller Canadian museums and heritage organizations work with their communities to develop virtual exhibits that engage online audiences in the stories, past and present, of Canada’s communities.
• https://vmc.historymuseum.ca/community-stories-program/

Celebrate Canada

• Funding for activities on National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21); Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24); Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27); and Canada Day (July 1).
• https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/celebrate-canada.html

Community Grant Program – Saskatchewan Lotteries

• Assists in the development of sport, culture and recreation programs by providing funds to non-profit community organizations operated by volunteers
• http://www.sasklotteries.ca/about-us/community-grant-program.htm

Community Foundations of Canada – Canada Healthy Communities Initiative

• A $31 million investment from the Government of Canada to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19.
• https://communityfoundations.ca/initiatives/chci/

Community Initiatives Fund

• Supports community-based projects
• www.cifsask.org

Co-op Community Spaces

• Funding for community projects
• Recreation
• Environmental conservation
• Urban agriculture
• https://www.co-op.crs/communityspaces/funding

Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network

• A national network of philanthropic foundations and other organizations that support efforts to transition toward a more sustainable world
• http://www.cegn.org/

EcoAction Community Funding Program

• Funding to protect, rehabilitate, enhance and sustain the natural environment
• https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/ecoaction-community-program.html

EcoFriendly Sask

• Small grants, usually $500, to support local projects that will improve the environment
• http://www.ecofriendlysask.ca/p/action-grants.html

Farm Credit Canada

• Supports projects that make positive changes in communities
• https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/in-your-community/giving-back.html

Green Municipal Fund

• Provides funding to support sustainable community development
• https://fcm.ca/home/programs/green-municipal-fund/about-gmf.htm

Heritage Saskatchewan

• A database listing organization that provide grants
• https://heritagesask.ca/resources/grant-database

Infrastructure Canada

• To build cities and provide communities across the country with the tools they need to prosper and innovate
• https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/index-eng.html

Kal Tire RePlay

• Kal’s RePlay Fund helps cover the cost of projects that turn scrap tires into new rubber products to enhance facilities in the communities they serve.
• Common recycled rubber products available in Canada include playground surfaces, flooring, roofing, landscape tiles, paving, garden mulch, and kids’ play structures. 
• https://www.kaltire.com/en/replay/

ParticipACTION Community Action Grant

• The Community Better Challenge is an annual event that gets Canadians across the country moving together. At the conclusion of the challenge, one community will earn the top prize of $100,000 and title of being Canada’s most active. In addition to the national winner, there will also be prizing for the most active community in each province and territory.
• https://www.participaction.com/en-ca/programs/community-challenge

The Mosaic Company and The Mosaic Company Foundation

• Invests in three core areas: food, water, and local community investments.
• http://www.mosaicco.com/sustainability/or_how_to_apply.htm

New Horizons for Seniors Program

• Supports projects designed by and for seniors who make a difference in the lives of others and their communities.
• https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/new-horizons-seniors-community-based.html

Peavey Mart

• Supports our local communities and encourages participation and involvement of local folks with local causes
• https://www.peaveymart.com/Community.aspx

Saskatchewan Arts Board

• Supports the development of a distinct, Saskatchewan voice in all art forms.
• http://www.saskartsboard.com/menu/grants/grant-programs.html

Saskatchewan Parks & Recreation Association

• Recreation Grants
• www.spra.sk.ca/funding
• Look for their Grants and Funding Opportunities Guide
• https://www.spra.sk.ca/funding/grants-and-funding-guide/  

SaskCulture

• Culture Grants
• www.saskculture.ca  

SaskEnergy

• Environmental stewardship (protection and conservation)
• Education (science and citizenship)
• Saskatchewan Energy (arts, culture and sport)
• Community engagement (volunteerism and community fundraising)
• https://www.saskenergy.com/community/

SaskPower

• Supports educational programs that encourage behaviour change and share our interest in building a bright, future Saskatchewan
• https://www.saskpower.com/about-us/community-contributions/financial-support

SaskTel

• Non-profit and charitable organizations based in Saskatchewan involved in activities that directly benefit a Saskatchewan community or the province
• http://www.sasktel.com/wps/wcm/connect/content/home/about-sasktel/corporate-social-responsibility/sponsorship

South Saskatchewan Community Foundation

• Supporting and assisting charities, individuals, and companies
• www.sscf.ca 

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation

• Park revitalization
• Community gardens
• Natural playgrounds
• Trail building
• Etc.
• https://fef.td.com/

Viterra

• Contributing to positive social outcomes in the communities where Viterra has operations and its employees live, work and play through community development
• https://www.viterra.com/web/canada/how-we-give-back

Walmart

• Opportunities that align with the Walmart Foundation’s key areas of focus
• Opportunity
  • Sustainability 
  • Community
• http://giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/

Youth (alphabetical)

Creative Kids

• Financial support for children and youth 4-19 years of age to participate in creative activities such as art, music, dance, theatre, and more
• Financial support of up to $750 per child per calendar year (January to December)
• Will pay for registration, supplies, costumes, shoes, etc.
• Apply before your activity starts
• https://www.creativekidssask.ca/  

Jumpstart

• Financial support for children and youth 4-18 years of age to participate in any active program such as sports, dance, or other activities
• Financial support of up to $600 per child per calendar year (January to December); amount may be different in different communities
• Will pay for registration, equipment, and/or transportation
• Apply before your activity starts
• http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en.html  

KidSport

• Financial support for children and youth 5-18 years of age to participate in sport program
• Financial support of up to $500 per child per calendar year (January to December)
• Will pay for registration but may consider paying for equipment
• Apply before your activity starts
• Double-check to be sure your sport is included in the list of eligible sports
• http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/saskatchewan/kidsport-sask/