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Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program
Funding for community programs and nonprofit leadership
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The CIF Community Grant Program provides up to $35,000 for local programs and up to $50,000 for provincial programs. It supports community initiatives in children and youth, community wellbeing, and nonprofit leadership.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs supporting the healthy growth and development of children and youth
- Programs that promote individual and community wellbeing
- Initiatives that strengthen nonprofit governance, staff capacity, and volunteer leadership
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Organizational profile in the CIF portal
- Budget details for the proposed program
- Supporting expense documentation, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations
- Municipalities
- First Nations
- Health regions
- Schools and school boards
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not in good standing with CIF
- Programs primarily benefiting people living on-reserve
- Government-delivered programs and services
- Religious programs focused on promoting religious viewpoints
- Third-party funding programs where CIF funds would be distributed to others instead of direct delivery
Eligible expenses
- Salaries for staff directly delivering the program
- Independent contractor fees for instructors and facilitators
- Supplies directly related to program delivery
- Food and nutrition costs approved as part of delivery
- Facility rental and transportation costs when required for the program
- Limited general operating expenses, up to 20% of the approved request
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Music festivals, fairs, farmers markets, centennials, homecomings, parades, and similar events
- Government-delivered programs and services
- Religious programming focused on promoting religious practices or viewpoints
- School curriculum-related activities, excursions, trips, and staff training for schools, municipalities, and health regions
- Out-of-province travel, capital expenses, promotional items, prizes, and fundraising or sponsorship activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
- North region
- Central region
- South region
- Provincial scope across Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility and completeness.
- Eligible applications are sent to the relevant regional Peer Review Committee.
- Peer Review Committee recommendations go to the CIF Board for final approval.
- Applicants are notified of the result about 2 months after the deadline.
- Approved applicants receive an approval letter and funding agreement before payment is released.
Additional information
- Applicants must use CIF’s online grant portal.
- Organizational profiles may take up to 3 business days to confirm.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge CIF support in promotional materials.
- A final report is required within 60 days after the program ends.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program?
The CIF Community Grant Program provides up to $35,000 for local programs and up to $50,000 for provincial programs. It supports community initiatives in children and youth, community wellbeing, and nonprofit leadership.
How much funding can be received?
Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program program, you must:
Saskatchewan-based eligible applicant
Community-based program
Aligned with CIF themes
What expenses are eligible under Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program?
Programs supporting the healthy growth and development of children and youth
Programs that promote individual and community wellbeing
Initiatives that strengthen nonprofit governance, staff capacity, and volunteer leadership
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program?
You can contact Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport..
Where is the Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program available?
The Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Initiatives Fund - Community Grant Program is a Grant and Funding