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Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Legacy Fund ~
- The information on this page was last updated on: August 18, 2026
Grant Deadlines: April 15 & September 1 (11:59pm)
Types of grants available: Capital Grant, Major Equipment Grant, Special Grant
Please note: Guidelines and criteria may change before the application process opens for the next deadline.
Application intake for this deadline will open June 22, 2026
You are eligible to apply to multiple deadlines at the same time, as each deadline is managed by a different Fund Advisor or Committee. We encourage you to submit separate applications for each deadline you wish to be considered for.
Results will be communicated in May for the April deadline, and in October for the September deadline.
If you encounter any issues applying or reporting through the Foundation’s Online Grant Portal, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss alternative options.
If you need to request a change to the approved grant purpose or require an extension to the final grant report due date, please feel free to contact us at grants@saskfoundation.ca. We’d be happy to assist you, and the appropriate forms can be assigned to you through the Online Grant Portal.
Guidelines and Criteria
To be eligible to apply for a grant, an organization must be a registered charity, a qualified donee as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada), or have an affiliation agreement with and a letter of endorsement from a qualified donee, such as a registered municipality.
- Priority is given to projects that are innovative or show collaboration across multiple organizations.
- Grant requests may include program-based funding, capital or equipment funding or operating funding.
- Requests are not normally considered on a continuing or multi-year basis.
- Grants are not normally made to charities which operate primarily as grant-making organizations.
For a Capital Grant your application includes:
- Details of cost of building or facilities to be provided, how estimated, whether land costs, etc. included, and details of any existing indebtedness.
For a Major Equipment Grant your application includes:
- A description of equipment for which the grant would be applied.
- Cost and a description of how it was determined. Attach quotes, if available.
- Will the equipment necessitate the appointment of additional personnel, space or structural changes? If so, give details and how the increased costs are to be financed.
For a Special Grant your application includes:
- A complete description of the activity or service is to be provided.
- The project cost for the period to be covered. Please attach a budget.
The typical grant range is from $5,000 to $15,000.
If you are considering a larger request, we urge you to contact us to discuss.
How to Apply
- Submissions are to be made by using our Online Grant Portal
- Create a login profile with your contact information and that of your organization
- Before finalizing your application through the Online Grant Portal:
- Download and complete the required Grant Budget & Cost Form to prepare for uploading it as part of your application.
- Have your Financial Statements and Annual Report ready to upload as part of a complete application.
- Have any other relevant materials, in electronic form, ready for upload.
- Before applying, please review the application guidelines and contact the Foundation if you'd like to verify your eligibility.
- You will receive a confirmation email immediately after submitting your grant application. If you do not, please contact the Foundation.
- The Foundation may request additional details if necessary.
- The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Legacy Fund is a competitive grant program. Requests for support typically exceed available funds, and not all worthy requests may be supported. Applications are assessed by the Fund Advisory Committee, with final decisions approved by the Foundation.
- The Foundation will inform applicants of its final decision by email. (administrator@grantinterface.com)
- All decisions regarding applications and interpretations of guidelines and policies are final.
- The Foundation reserves the right to update and revise its program information at any time.
Application Checklist
To be considered a complete application, the following documentation must be received by the deadline:
- Complete and submitted Online Application Form
- Project budget – Grant Budget & Cost Form (revenues and expenses must equal to "0")
- Available quotes (if a Capital Grant or a Major Equipment Grant application)
- Most recent financial statements (preferably audited if the organization has been in existence for more than one year)
- Copy of your most recent annual report, if available
- All pertinent material that the applicant feels will help in the evaluation of the application
- Agreement with partner (re. charitable status), if applicable
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