Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by SaskWater
SaskWater is Saskatchewan’s commercial Crown water utility. It supports communities, First Nations and industry with water and wastewater services, community investment support, and scholarship funding across the province. View SaskWater's website for more information.
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About SaskWater
What is the mission of SaskWater?
SaskWater’s mission is to create trusted and sustainable water solutions for a vibrant Saskatchewan. It aims to support communities, First Nations and industry through reliable water and wastewater services, while also contributing selective community and scholarship funding.
What type of organization is SaskWater?
SaskWater is a Crown corporation.
When was SaskWater founded?
SaskWater was founded in 1966.
What is SaskWater's official website?
SaskWater's official website is https://www.saskwater.com/.
What else should I know about SaskWater?
Role of SaskWater in the funding ecosystem
SaskWater is primarily a commercial Crown water utility, but its website also shows a clear funding role through community investment, sponsorships, donations, and a scholarship program. Its support is focused on Saskatchewan communities and eligible students, with an emphasis on water, infrastructure, community enhancement, environment, sustainability, and First Nations and diversity.
Types of support offered
- Community sponsorships in cash or in kind for provincial activities, customer communities, and other local organizations.
- Philanthropic donations of cash for events, activities, or programs important to Saskatchewan communities.
- Promotional-item donations as part of community support.
- Scholarship funding through the Future of Water Scholarship Program, which covers tuition and books and provides a living stipend.
- Capital and project support for water and wastewater systems, including grant application assistance for customers.
Publics served
The organization works with municipalities, rural pipeline groups, First Nations, industrial customers, and individual users. Its community investment policy is directed toward customer communities and related Saskatchewan organizations, while its scholarship program supports students entering water and wastewater careers.
Geographic scope and impact
SaskWater operates province-wide in Saskatchewan. The site reports service to dozens of communities and rural groups, with community investment support reaching many events and communities across the province. This makes SaskWater a public utility with both service-delivery and selective funding functions.
Governance and organizational context
The site identifies SaskWater as Saskatchewan’s commercial Crown water utility and notes its history, strategic direction, and mandate to manage water and wastewater infrastructure. That public ownership context explains its ability to combine infrastructure services with community sponsorships and education support.