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Canada Healthy Communities Initiative
Saskatoon Community Foundation is now taking applications for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative grants program. This initiative is designated for enhancing and creating vibrant and accessible public spaces. $31M will be invested across Canada, administered by Community Foundations of Canada. Saskatchewan will receive over $976,000 in funding through the initiative.
The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation grant deadline is March 1, 2021
The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation grant deadline is March 1, 2021. Apply before it’s too late. Grants are made to promote social, cultural, religious, and other activities deemed beneficial to communities in southern Saskatchewan with priority given to the City of Regina. Grants often focus on supporting outreach to
The Moffat Family Fund grant deadline is March 1, 2021
The Moffat Family Fund grant deadline is March 1, 2021. Apply before it’s too late. The vision of the Moffat Family Fund is a Canadian society where all individuals have equal opportunity to develop their potential. The mission of the Moffat Family Fund in furtherance of its vision, is to
Office Closed for the Holidays
Wishing you a safe and wonderful holiday season. Our remote offices will be closed from noon on Thursday, December 24 to Monday, January 4, 2021. We look forward to working with you in 2021 through power of charitable giving to overcome the challenges that await our communities.
SSCF awards $334,953 in grants through Round 2 of the Emergency Community Support Fund
We are proud to have partnered with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada to deliver the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) throughout South Saskatchewan. Round 1 of ECSF was distributed over the summer and Round 2 launched on October 5, 2020. With Round 2,
Regina Leader-Post Christmas Cheer Fund
Help those in need believe in the holidays again. SSCF is proud to be accepting donations for the Regina Leader-Post Christmas Cheer Fund this year. Your donation to the Fund will help four organizations shelter families from physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Donations will be shared equally by: SOFIA House,
Fall 2020 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Grant Recipients Announced
The G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Grant Recipients (Fall 2020) SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2020 G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund grants. This year the Fund supported 26 charitable programs for a total of $350,296.00. The purpose of this Fund is
Fall 2020 Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Recipients Announced
The Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Recipients (Fall 2020) SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2020 Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund (JGJ) grants. This year JGJ supported 2 charitable programs for a total of $14,000.00. The purpose of this Fund is to support
Fall 2020 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Recipients Announced
The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation Grant Recipients (Fall 2020) SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2020 Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation (LEJF) grants. This year SSCF and LEJF supported 12 charitable programs for a total of $108,700.00. The purpose of the Lorne and Evelyn Johnson
Fall 2020 Smart & Caring Fund Grant Recipients Announced
The Smart & Caring Fund Grant Recipients (Fall 2020) SSCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2020 SSCF Smart & Caring Fund grants. This year SSCF supported 19 charitable programs for a total of $62,936.00. The purpose of the Smart & Caring Fund is to allow the
Saskatchewan Consortium Announces 11 Recipients for Government of Canada Investment Readiness Program
The Saskatchewan Consortium announces first round of Government of Canada’s Investment Readiness Program recipients by awarding $403,350 to 11 social purpose organizations within Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Consortium, which is a mix of community foundations, charities, cooperatives, businesses and economic development organizations came together to evaluate more than 50 applications in
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation AGM Highlights – June 17, 2020
Heartfelt appreciation to the 2019 SSCF volunteer Board of Directors for their dedication and commitment. Thank you to Greg Swanson, Past Chair, for his tireless leadership with SSCF since 2012. While he departs from the Board, we continue to welcome his commitment as a committee member. The 2020 Board of
Emergency Response Fund for Community Needs
Community Rallies to Help with Emergent Needs – Approximately $1 Million Granted to 34 Organizations South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) has announced approximately $1 million raised by the community has now been granted to 34 organizations as recipients of the Emergency Response Fund for Community Needs. This Fund addresses some
SSCF awards $902,450 in grants through the Emergency Community Support Fund
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) has announced the awarding of $902,450 in grants to 21 organizations throughout southern Saskatchewan to support populations experiencing heightened vulnerability because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are part of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) funded by the Government of Canada and include the
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation takes part in new Government of Canada’s $350M Emergency Community Support Fund
$720,590 in funding available in South Saskatchewan Area for charities supporting COVID-19 response South Saskatchewan Community Foundation has announced it will provide $720,590 to support local charities responding to COVID-19 as part of a new partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Red Cross,
Community Rallies to Help with Emergent Needs – Nearly $1 Million Now Granted to 32 Organizations
South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) has announced approximately $1 million raised by the community has now been granted to 32 organizations as recipients of the Emergency Response Fund for Community Needs. This Fund addresses some of the urgent community requirements as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 50
Shannon Lee Simmons: Taking the Worry Out of Dealing With Finances
Money can be incredibly stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Regina Public Library (RPL) and the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) have partnered to bring community members the opportunity to change the way they look at money, to feel good about spending and to learn to say ‘no’ –
Partners Come Together to Advance Social Finance Opportunity to All Corners of Saskatchewan
The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation is proud to be part of the Saskatchewan Consortium of organizations working to do good for our community. Eligible social purpose organizations are able to access up to $100,000 in non-repayable capital through the Investment Readiness Program. This is part of a national initiative led