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Vital Focus Grants

Application resources and reporting support

Offered by
Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF)
Official source: saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca

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Funding available
$ 10 - $ 20
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Registered charities
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Overview

Saskatoon Community Foundation’s resources page provides guides, templates, and reporting forms for applicants and recipients. It also highlights educational videos and support materials to help organizations prepare applications and manage follow-up reporting with greater clarity.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$20
Minimum funding
$10
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Saskatoon
  • Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Mental Health and Crisis Intervention, Social Services, Housing
Target groups
Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
Local

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Grant portal and support contact updated

The application portal page no longer shows the portal access details, and the official grant support contact has changed to the grants manager with a new email and phone number.

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The Application Portal page no longer shows the portal access details that previously described submitting applications, tracking progress, uploading reports, and logging in or registering for the online system. The official Contact Grant Support page now lists the Grants Manager as the grant contact, with email grants@saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca and phone (306) 665-1767; weekday office hours are shown as 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Official source: saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca
September 20, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered charities
  • Qualified donees
  • Municipalities

Who is not eligible

  • Incorporated non-profit organizations that are not a charity or other qualified donee

Eligible expenses

  • Project-related expenses tied to community initiatives
  • Staffing and operating costs included in the project budget
  • Evaluation-related costs

Eligible geographic areas

  • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Activities funded

  • Projects that address inequities in the community and make a measurable impact over a number of years

How to apply

  • Go to any Apply Online link on any of the grants pages on the website; all applications begin at the same login point.
  • Click on Create new account.
  • Follow the steps to enter your organizational and personal information to create your account.
  • Use the secure online portal to submit applications.
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Documents Needed

  • Letter of intent
  • Application form
  • Budget
  • Evaluation plan

Selection criteria

  • Community need and organizational capacity
  • Alignment with community priorities
  • Realistic budget and evaluation plan
  • Partnerships and collaborative approach

Processing and Agreement

  • There is no guarantee that any application will result in a grant being awarded from any program.
  • Completing follow-up reports on time is important, and failure to do so can affect decisions on future applications.
  • Follow-up reports are generally assigned with deadlines 9 months after grants are awarded, and recipients report back after 9 months or upon completion of the project, whichever comes first.
  • In most cases, the report deadline can be changed if the project finish date or timeline changes.

Additional information

  • Projects should create measurable community impact.
  • Multi-year partnerships may include pre-submission meetings with selected candidates.
  • Follow-up reports are generally due 9 months after the grant is awarded or upon project completion.

Contacts

donorservices@saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca
306-665-1767

Official sources

saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca

Program guide

Application GuideEligibility GuidelinesGrant FAQs

Application portal

Application Portal

Supporting document

Grant Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Vital Focus Grants Program

What is the Vital Focus Grants?

Saskatoon Community Foundation’s resources page provides guides, templates, and reporting forms for applicants and recipients. It also highlights educational videos and support materials to help organizations prepare applications and manage follow-up reporting with greater clarity.

How much funding can be received?

Vital Focus Grants Funds up to $20 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Vital Focus Grants program?

To be eligible for the Vital Focus Grants program, you must: Registered charity or qualified donee Aligned with focus areas Measurable community impact

What expenses are eligible under Vital Focus Grants?

Project-related expenses tied to community initiatives Staffing and operating costs included in the project budget Evaluation-related costs

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

You can contact Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF) by email at donorservices@saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca or by phone at 306-665-1767.

Where is the Vital Focus Grants available?

The Vital Focus Grants program is available the province of Saskatchewan.

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

Vital Focus Grants is a Grant and Funding