Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF)

Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF) is a non-profit charitable foundation dedicated to improving health care for people in Regina and across southern Saskatchewan. Working in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and local hospitals, the Foundation raises money from individuals, corporations, lotteries and community events, then invests those funds in the priority needs of Regina General Hospital, Pasqua Hospital, Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, the Regina Urgent Care Centre and select long-term and complex care facilities.

The Foundation focuses its financial support on state-of-the-art, life-saving medical technology, as well as education, research and training opportunities for medical teams. These investments help ensure that physicians, nurses and allied professionals can deliver up-to-date procedures using modern equipment, and that patients receive high-quality care as close to home as possible.

HRF’s portfolio of funded initiatives spans many critical areas of care. The site highlights major themes such as pediatrics, cardiac care, cancer care, surgical care, medical imaging, trauma care, eye care, and education and research. Within each theme, the Foundation channels donor dollars toward concrete needs like diagnostic imaging systems, equipment for operating rooms, neonatal and pediatric care technology, and tools that support early detection and life-saving interventions.

Beyond equipment, the Foundation funds simulation and training facilities and other educational resources that enhance clinical skills and support innovation in care delivery. Its impact pages and annual reports showcase examples of funded projects and the resulting improvements in patient outcomes and experience.

Founded in 1987 by community volunteers, Hospitals of Regina Foundation was created to help deliver the best possible local health care for southern Saskatchewan. Since then, donors have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to meet hospital priority needs. The Foundation operates independently of government and does not receive government funding, relying instead on community generosity, home lotteries, legacy gifts and third-party fundraising events.

HRF emphasizes transparency, accountability and efficiency in its stewardship of donated funds. It publishes detailed annual reports with summarized financial statements and makes its audited financial statements for multiple years publicly available. The Foundation adheres to standards set by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, including the Donor Bill of Rights and codes of ethical conduct. Governance is provided by a volunteer board of directors, and the organization positions donors at the heart of its mission and values.

Through its funding programs and investments, the Foundation supports a broad range of beneficiaries: patients of all ages, from newborns in the NICU to seniors in long-term care; families who rely on care close to home; and medical teams who need up-to-date tools and training. Impact statistics on visits, surgeries, emergency care and imaging volumes illustrate the scale of services influenced by Foundation-supported investments. By continuously directing community donations to hospital priority needs, HRF plays a central role in sustaining and advancing health services for Regina and southern Saskatchewan.