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Charitable Gaming Grants
Supports licensed charitable gaming fundraising activities
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $100,000 annually based on eligible charitable gaming proceeds. It supports licensed activities such as bingo, raffles, and poker tournaments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conducting licensed bingo events
- Conducting licensed breakopen events
- Conducting licensed raffles
- Conducting licensed Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments
- Conducting licensed Monte Carlo Events
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Charitable organizations
- Religious organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
How to apply
Step 1: Obtain charitable gaming licence
- Qualify for a charitable gaming licence issued by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) or an Indigenous Gaming Regulator (IGR) under section 207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
- Run the charitable gaming event under the issued licence (e.g., bingo, breakopen, raffles, Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments, Monte Carlo Events).
- Submit financial reports as required by the terms and conditions of the charitable gaming licence.
Additional information
- Organizations are automatically eligible once they obtain a qualifying charitable gaming licence and submit required financial reports.
- The program operates on an ongoing basis.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Charitable Gaming Grants Program
What is the Charitable Gaming Grants?
Provides up to $100,000 annually based on eligible charitable gaming proceeds. It supports licensed activities such as bingo, raffles, and poker tournaments.
How much funding can be received?
Charitable Gaming Grants Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Charitable Gaming Grants program?
To be eligible for the Charitable Gaming Grants program, you must:
Charitable or religious organization
Licensed by SLGA or an IGR
Required financial reports submitted
What expenses are eligible under Charitable Gaming Grants?
Conducting licensed bingo events
Conducting licensed breakopen events
Conducting licensed raffles
Conducting licensed Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments
Conducting licensed Monte Carlo Events
Who can I contact for more information about the Charitable Gaming Grants?
You can contact Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA).
Where is the Charitable Gaming Grants available?
The Charitable Gaming Grants program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Charitable Gaming Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Charitable Gaming Grants is a Grant and Funding