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Community Services Recovery Fund
Support for nonprofit pandemic recovery
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 21, 2023
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This $400 million Government of Canada program supported charities, non-profits, Indigenous governing bodies, and qualified donees across Canada. It funded projects to strengthen people, systems and processes, and program or service innovation and redesign, with up to $500,000 available in the highest stream.
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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 : 500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 21, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that strengthen the internal capacity of community service organizations.
- Staff, volunteer, and board support initiatives.
- Internal systems and process modernization.
- Program and service innovation or redesign based on COVID-19 lessons.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Indigenous governing bodies.
- Registered charities.
- Other qualified donees.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Business non-profit institutions, including business associations, chambers of commerce, and condominium associations.
- Provincial or territorial entities, including hospitals, schools, universities, colleges, and health authorities.
- Municipalities and municipality-controlled entities.
- Individuals, and the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations, and United Way Centraides.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and program materials needed to adapt services.
- Technology, IT, and digital infrastructure upgrades.
- Training and support costs for staff, volunteers, and board members.
- Software and systems for communications, accounting, or data management.
Eligible geographic areas
- All provinces and territories in Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Submitted applications were reviewed by the National Funders.
- Applications were assessed at both national and local levels before funding decisions were made.
- Results were made available by early summer 2023.
Additional information
- The program was delivered by the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada.
- An M-30 exemption was approved by the Government of Québec.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Services Recovery Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Services Recovery Fund. 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 Services Recovery Fund?
This $400 million Government of Canada program supported charities, non-profits, Indigenous governing bodies, and qualified donees across Canada. It funded projects to strengthen people, systems and processes, and program or service innovation and redesign, with up to $500,000 available in the highest stream.
How much funding can be received?
Community Services Recovery Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Services Recovery Fund program?
To be eligible for the Community Services Recovery Fund program, you must:
Canadian community service organizations.
Must serve communities in Canada.
Proper governance and financial controls.
What expenses are eligible under Community Services Recovery Fund?
Projects that strengthen the internal capacity of community service organizations.
Staff, volunteer, and board support initiatives.
Internal systems and process modernization.
Program and service innovation or redesign based on COVID-19 lessons.
Where is the Community Services Recovery Fund available?
The Community Services Recovery Fund program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Community Services Recovery Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Services Recovery Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Services Recovery Fund?
Community Services Recovery Fund is funded by United Way of Canada, Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SCF), Carleton North Community Foundation (CNCF)