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Truth and Reconciliation Fund
Reconciliation projects in south Saskatchewan
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Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 25,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Truth and Reconciliation Fund from Saskatchewan Community Foundation supports registered charities and qualified donees, including municipalities, in south Saskatchewan. Grants are up to $25,000 for projects that advance Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. Eligible activities include education, culture and language initiatives, workshops, events and classes.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects and initiatives that advance the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
- Programs in Education, Culture and/or Language
- Workshops, events and classes that offer opportunities for children, youth and families to reconnect to their culture and connect with Elders, communities and the Land
Documents Needed
- Complete and submitted Online Application Form
- Project budget – Grant Budget & Cost Form
- Annual financial statements, preferably audited if the organization has been in existence for more than a year
- Copy of your most recent annual report, if available
- Agreement with partner (re. charitable status), if applicable, and any other pertinent material that the applicant feels will help in the evaluation of the application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities or qualified donees, including municipalities
- Organizations that are not registered charities or qualified donees if a formal partner with charitable status and a formal agreement are included as part of a complete application
- Indigenous led organizations
- Organizations with Indigenous representation at different levels, programs delivered by Indigenous people, or formal protocols with Indigenous communities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations engaged in multiple activities that might redistribute Foundation funds to other organizations
- Religious organizations where the funds would be used to further the organization’s religious purposes
- Organizations with any overdue reporting may be ineligible to apply to or receive new funds from the Foundation
- Organizations that answer NO to more than one of the Indigenous-community criteria may not be eligible for this grant deadline
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that primarily benefit individuals, such as scholarships
- Capital campaigns, endowments, contingencies, operating or deficit financing
- Fundraising, advertising or marketing activities
- Projects for religious or political purposes, or projects that promote discrimination or do not comply with the Foundation policy
- Projects that do not advance the Calls to Action in the areas of Education, Culture and/or Language, or projects normally financed by public tax funds or that appear to be sufficiently funded
Eligible geographic areas
- South Saskatchewan
- From Davidson west to the Alberta border
- East to the Manitoba border
- South to the United States border
Selection criteria
- Grants are made based on need and the availability of funding.
How to apply
- Submissions are to be made to the Foundation by using our Online Grant Portal.
- Create a login profile with your contact information and that of your organization.
- Download and complete the required Grant Budget & Cost Form.
- Have ready your Financial Statements and Annual Report (if available) to upload as part of a complete application.
- Ensure any other pertinent materials that you wish to include as part of your application are ready to upload in electronic form.
- Before applying, please read the application guidelines, and contact the Foundation to confirm eligibility.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by the Truth & Reconciliation Fund Committee, and decisions are approved by the Foundations Board of Directors.
- Decisions and notifications regarding applications are typically provided no later than 60 days after the deadline has closed.
- The Foundation may request further details, if required.
- All Foundation decisions regarding an application and interpretations of guidelines and policies are final.
Additional information
- New logo and recognition guidelines are available for download.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Truth and Reconciliation Fund Program
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Fund?
The Truth and Reconciliation Fund from Saskatchewan Community Foundation supports registered charities and qualified donees, including municipalities, in south Saskatchewan. Grants are up to $25,000 for projects that advance Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. Eligible activities include education, culture and language initiatives, workshops, events and classes.
How much funding can be received?
Truth and Reconciliation Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Truth and Reconciliation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Truth and Reconciliation Fund program, you must:
Registered charities or qualified donees, including municipalities
If not registered, a formal partner with charitable status and a formal agreement are required
Projects must take place in south Saskatchewan and advance the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action in Education, Culture or Language
What expenses are eligible under Truth and Reconciliation Fund?
Projects and initiatives that advance the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
Programs in Education, Culture and/or Language
Workshops, events and classes that offer opportunities for children, youth and families to reconnect to their culture and connect with Elders, communities and the Land
Who can I contact for more information about the Truth and Reconciliation Fund?
You can contact South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, Inc. by email at grants@saskfoundation.ca.
Where is the Truth and Reconciliation Fund available?
The Truth and Reconciliation Fund program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Truth and Reconciliation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Truth and Reconciliation Fund is a Grant and Funding