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G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund
Funding for charitable projects in South Saskatchewan
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 35,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program supports charitable projects and operating needs in South Saskatchewan. Grants range from $5,000 to $35,000 for initiatives in arts, education, environment, health, homelessness, Indigenous programming, poverty reduction, and youth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Charitable projects in arts and culture, education, environment, health, homelessness and affordable housing, Indigenous programming, poverty reduction, or youth.
- Operating support for charitable organizations in the South Saskatchewan area.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Grant Budget & Cost Form
- Annual financial statements
- Most recent annual report, if available
- Additional relevant supporting materials
- Partner agreement, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Qualified donees
- Organizations with an affiliation agreement and endorsement from a qualified donee
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating or capital deficits
- Endowment fund creation
- Investment purposes
- Retroactive funding for past expenses
- Political activities
- Continuing or multi-year commitments
- Private benefit to individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- South Saskatchewan area
Selection criteria
- How the need was identified
- Alignment with a priority area
- Organization’s capacity to complete the work
- Factors that will determine success
- Other funding secured for the work
- Local partnerships and local-level impact are preferred
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an account
- Register a login profile in the Online Grant Portal.
- Enter your contact information and organization details.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Read the application guidelines before starting.
- Complete the Grant Budget & Cost Form.
- Prepare financial statements, the annual report, and any other supporting materials.
- Include a partner agreement if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Complete and submit the application through the Online Grant Portal.
- Upload all required documents before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Fund Advisor.
- Final decisions are approved by the Foundation.
- Applicants are notified of results by email in early November.
- Successful grantees must complete a final grant report after the funded work.
Additional information
- Up to three separate applications may be submitted.
- Applications are competitive and not all requests will be funded.
- Successful grantees must submit a final grant report.
- Guidelines and criteria may change before the application process opens.
Frequently Asked Questions about the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Program
What is the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund?
This program supports charitable projects and operating needs in South Saskatchewan. Grants range from $5,000 to $35,000 for initiatives in arts, education, environment, health, homelessness, Indigenous programming, poverty reduction, and youth.
How much funding can be received?
G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund program?
To be eligible for the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund program, you must:
Registered charity or qualified donee
Project-based or operating grant request
Aligned with priority areas
What expenses are eligible under G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund?
Charitable projects in arts and culture, education, environment, health, homelessness and affordable housing, Indigenous programming, poverty reduction, or youth.
Operating support for charitable organizations in the South Saskatchewan area.
Who can I contact for more information about the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund?
You can contact South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, Inc..
Where is the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund available?
The G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund is a Grant and Funding