Our Grants

Cheque Out Our Grants!

Recreation doesn't just happen. It takes dedicated people like YOU!

As your Association, we're here to champion everything you do to energize Saskatchewan and change lives - and provide the grant money to help you do it!

We encourage you to apply to our Member Initiative Grants and keep checking this page for more updates.

How To Apply

To apply for one of our grant opportunities:

• Read the brochure for the grant you want to apply for
• Review and complete the application requirements
• Apply using the Online Grant Portal
• For general assistance, please see our list of Frequently Asked Questions
• For assistance with budgets, please see our Budget Summary Template 

Funding Schedule

Current Funding Opportunities

Take the Lead! Training Assistance Program Grant

• Application Form

First Nation Recreation Development Grant

The First Nation Recreation Development Grant Program aims to support SPRA members to develop new recreation opportunities or initiatives in their community for First Nations people while also encouraging engagement and support of local First Nations in the development of the recreational opportunities.

• Apply Here: Online Portal 

• Grant Brochure: Download

Forever...in motion Grant

The Forever…in motion Grant aims to support SPRA members in implementing a Forever…in motion program. Forever…in motion is a Saskatchewan based program that helps older adults become physically active through volunteer, peer or staff led physical activity groups. The program improves and/or maintains the health of older adults living in the community through physical activity and education.

• Apply Here: Online Portal  

• Grant Brochure: Download

Community Cultural Diversity Inclusion Grant

The Community Cultural Diversity Inclusion Grant aims to support SPRA members in developing recreation programs with a focus of integrating newcomers to Canada, First Nations, Métis and ethno-cultural minorities. Opportunities should reflect the diverse population within the member’s community or groups served.

The SPRA Community Cultural Diversity Inclusion Grant is available to fund a one-time only recreation program. The successful applicant will have outlined how their program will promote the continued development of recreation in their community.

• Apply Here: Online Portal  

• Grant Brochure: Download

Métis Recreation Development Grant

The Métis Recreation Development Grant aims to support SPRA members to develop new recreation opportunities or initiatives in their community for Métis people and encourage engagement.

SPRA’s Métis Recreation Grant is available to fund a one-time only recreation program. The successful applicant will have outlined how their program will promote the continued development of recreation in their community.

• Apply Here: Online Portal  

• Grant Brochure: Download

Community Rink Affordability Grant

• Application Form: Opens Fall 2023 

• Inquiries and Support: crag@spra.sk.ca

Parks For All Action Grant

The Parks for All Action Grant is a commitment to the national Parks for All Action Plan and aims to support efforts that achieve the Parks for All Vision. Efforts can be local, regional or provincial in scope. Applications should highlight how people will be engaged, and the long term benefits that are expected.

The Vision is: Connected Canadian park lands and waters that support healthy nature and healthy people in harmony for generations to come, backed by an active, diverse parks community that cultivates shared goals, mutual respect and collective action.

• Application Form: Opens Dec. 13, 2023

• Grant Brochure: Download

Leadership Development Grant

The quality of leadership is vital to a positive recreation experience for participants. The Leadership Development Grant aims to assist Active members of SPRA in developing recreation opportunities within Saskatchewan, and the community, by increasing the skill level of volunteers and recreational staff.

The Leadership Development Grant will fund a one-time only, skill development opportunity. Part of the application process is to outline how to enhance recreational opportunities within the community.

• Application Form: Opens Dec. 13, 2023
• Grant Brochure: Download

Framework in Action Grant

The Framework in Action Grant aims to support SPRA member initiatives that advance the goals and priorities identified within The Framework for Recreation in Canada 2015 – Pathways to Wellbeing. Initiatives will show alignment with one (1) of the goals of the Framework and can be local, regional or provincial in scope.

• Application Form: Opens Dec. 13, 2023

• Grant Brochure: Download