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Vital Focus Grants

Q: Who is eligible for the Vital Focus Grants program?

To be eligible for the Vital Focus Grants program, you must: Organizations working on community needs

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Vital Focus Grants?

You can contact Saskatoon Community Foundation.

Q: Where is the Vital Focus Grants available?

The Vital Focus Grants program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Vital Focus Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Vital Focus Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Vital Focus Grants?

Vital Focus Grants is funded by Saskatoon Community Foundation

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Supports community projects addressing homelessness, mental health, and equity

Grant and Funding

Saskatoon Community Foundation

Processing And Agreement

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

The Vital Focus Grants provide an average of $20,000 per year for up to five years to organizations working on critical social issues such as homelessness, mental health, and equity. They support data-driven, community-focused projects to address pressing local needs. The grants enable organizations to develop programs that foster social well-being and systemic change, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and community impact.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Develop community mental health awareness materials and workshops

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations operating within Saskatoon.
Community groups addressing social issues.
Charitable organizations with programs focused on homelessness, mental health, or equity.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities unrelated to community needs or the specified focus areas.
Expenses incurred outside the project timeline or scope.
Administrative costs exceeding reasonable limits.
Costs for lobbying, legal actions, or political activities.

Selection criteria

Relevance to community needs based on the Saskatoon Vital Signs report.
Innovation and sustainability of proposed projects.
Potential for measurable community impact.
Clarity of project objectives and implementation plan.

How to apply

Prepare a letter of intent outlining your project concept.Submit the letter of intent by the deadline of March 2, 2026.If invited, complete and submit the full application form.Provide supporting documents as required by the application process.Await review outcome and funding decision.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed for completeness and alignment with focus areas.
Applicants receive notifications regarding acceptance or rejection.
Funding agreements are established before disbursement of funds.
Organizations may be required to submit progress reports during the project.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Vital Focus Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Vital Focus Grants. 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.