SPRA Funding
The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association provides funding to many provincial, regional and local recreational organizations. To find out more about SPRA's funding opportunities, please click the links below.
National Event Hosting Assistance Program (Provincial Recreation Associations only)
Application Deadline: September 1, 2010
Provincial Recreation Associations play a significant role in the increased exposure of recreation in the province of Saskatchewan. From time-to-time these organizations have the opportunity to host a national event such as a Symposium or Annual General Meeting. Although this is a great opportunity for the organization, it is also an added strain on existing resources (staff, funding, volunteers, etc.).
The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) is in a position that could help eligible Provincial Recreation Associations with some of the financial strain of hosting a national event. SPRA has limited funding that will be used to support any Provincial Recreation Association that is hosting a national event.
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SPRA Member's Initiative Grant
Application Deadline: October 1, 2010 and March 1, 2011
The purpose of the SPRA Member's Initiative Grant is to assist Active Members in developing recreation within the member's community by increasing the skill level of the community's volunteers. Recreation plays a key role in the lives of every Saskatchewan resident. The quality of leadership is key to a positive recreation experience for participants. A community's recreation programs can only be as strong as its leaders.
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SPRA Métis Recreation Development Grant
Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
The purpose of the SPRA Métis Recreation Development Grant Program is to assist Active Members to develop recreation programs in the member's community. This grant will focus on the development of recreation opportunities for Métis people in Saskatchewan. Recreation can play a key role in the lives of every Saskatchewan resident and should be available to all residents.
Through this program, SPRA is ensuring that funding is available to continue the development of recreation within the Métis communities in Saskatchewan. The Métis Recreation Development Grant will fund a one-time only recreation program. The successful applicants will have outlined how this program will promote the continued development of recreation in the community.
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SPRA First Nation Member's Recreation Grant
Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
The purpose of the SPRA First Nation Member's Recreation Grant is to assist First Nation members to develop recreation opportunities in the First Nation Communities within Saskatchewan. This grant will focus solely on the development of recreation opportunities for the First Nation people of Saskatchewan. Recreation plays a key role in promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and should be available to all Saskatchewan residents.
The First Nation Member's Recreation Grant is a one-time only grant, and will fund a one-time recreation opportunity. The successful applicants will have outlined how their program will promote the continued development of recreation in the community.
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Sogo Active Youth Group Grants
Sogo Active is a youth engagement movement for physical activity and has been designed to promote physical activity among Canadians ages 13 to 19. Sogo Active draws on the power of young people to reach out to their less active peers, to develop their leadership skills, and to break down the barriers to active living.
Youth register for the program on www.sogoactive.com and connect with individuals and organizations across Canada that can assist them in getting active! Local organizations and schools can support youth groups by joining as Community Hosts at www.sogoactive.com. Community Hosts provide support to the youth by offering access to active living facilities, equipment, programming, etc.
It is through this Community Host support and partnership that youth groups can apply for a $500.00 Youth Group Grant to support youth led physical activity initiatives. The online grant application is accessible through the Community Host portion of the Sogo Active website. To qualify for funding, groups have to indicate that they are planning to facilitate physical activity opportunities for the group and their peers for a minimum of ten (10) weeks.
Youth groups can use this funding to purchase GPS units to start a Geocaching Club, or buy tennis rackets and nets to start a tennis league in their local gym. These are just a few ideas. Help the youth think of creative ways in which they can become more active! The opportunities are endless.
If you have any questions about this Grant Opportunity, please feel free to contact Karen Thompson, SPRA Assistant Consultant – Physical Activity and Youth Leadership, at 306-780-9389 or by e-mail at kthompson@spra.sk.ca.
Recreation Section - Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation
The Recreation Section of the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund is managed by SPRA through the Recreation Section Review Committee. This committee administers the annual funding grant application process for the provincial and Regional Recreation Associations on behalf of SPRA The committee is made up of six volunteers, whereby the provincial and regional recreation association beneficiary groups elect three. Fifteen percent (15%) of the funding within Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund is designated to the recreation section.
Who are the recreation beneficiary organizations?
The Recreation Section of the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund is managed by SPRA through the Recreation Section Review Committee. This committee administers the annual funding grant application process for the provincial and Regional Recreation Associations on behalf of SPRA The committee is made up of six volunteers, whereby the provincial and regional recreation association beneficiary groups elect three. Fifteen percent (15%) of the funding within Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund is designated to the recreation section.
Saskatchewan Lotteries Overview
Saskatchewan Lotteries is a division of Sask Sport Inc., a non-profit organization licensed by the Government of Saskatchewan to sell lottery tickets. There are over 700 Lottery Ticket Centres, bringing important business to every area of the province.
The simple and inexpensive act of buying a lottery ticket does more than give you the chance to win a prize; it gives people all over Saskatchewan the chance to participate in activities good for the mind, body and spirit.
Saskatchewan Lotteries beneficiary groups are dedicated to providing healthy alternatives. By getting involved in softball, curling, lawn bowling, fencing, theatre, music, square dancing... there is an activity for everyone.
Sport, culture and recreation thrive in our province because of the people who donate their time and effort as administrators, coaches and officials. Volunteers are essential, making the system work in the most cost-effective manner possible. Saskatchewan Lotteries funding decisions are made by volunteer committees, ensuring fair distribution.
Lottery funding is distributed by three global organizations: Sask Sport Inc, SaskCulture and Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association. Saskatchewan Lotteries assist more than 1,200 groups, touching the life of every person in the province! Lottery funding provides a wide range of programs and services Saskatchewan has to offer. Because of the variety of programming available, more and more people are becoming active. |
