Community Initiative Submission Process ~
- The information on this page was last updated on: February 25, 2026
Submission Intake Period: January 1 to November 1
Purpose
The Community Initiative Submission Process is designed solely to help us better understand emerging and ongoing needs within our community. This process provides a structured way for eligible organizations to share information about their initiatives so we can identify trends, gaps, and areas of community need.
Organizations are encouraged to share relevant timelines, context, and urgency when describing their initiative. Urgent or emergent funding needs may be reviewed in a timely manner to determine whether they may align with a different funding pathway. While the Community Initiative Submission process itself is intended for information gathering, submissions may help inform awareness of needs and, where appropriate, may lead to consideration through other established funding pathways.
Eligibility
Eligibility is the first step in the Community Initiative Submission Process. Organizations must be registered charities or other qualified donees as defined by the Income Tax Act (Canada) in order for their submission to be reviewed and included in our internal community needs assessment.
Meeting eligibility requirements allows your initiative information to be reviewed internally; it does not indicate endorsement, prioritization, or financial consideration.
Types of Community Needs Shared
Organizations may identify their initiative under one of the following categories to help contextualize the need:
- Emergent Needs: Unexpected or urgent challenges affecting the community
- Capital Initiatives: Larger-scale, time-bound projects (e.g., facilities or infrastructure)
- Special Projects: Programs or initiatives addressing specific community needs
- Operational Needs: Ongoing resources required to sustain essential services
Please note:
- Guidelines and criteria may change before the application process opens for the next years intake.
- Submitting through this process does not guarantee funding. There is no funding allocated or reserved through this process.
- Because this process is informational, not all submissions will result in follow-up communication.
- The intake portal is closed from November 2 to December 31.
Guidelines and Criteria
To be eligible, an organization must be a registered charity, or a qualified donee as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada).
Submission Guidelines:
- Organizations may submit only one proposal per project each calendar year to ensure a fair and efficient review process.
- Submissions should be clear, concise, and focused on describing the need, context, and intended impact of the initiative
This process is:
- A way for organizations to share information about community needs and initiatives
- A tool for internal learning and community insight
- An input that may help inform future conversations, planning, and awareness
This process is not:
- A funding application
- A grant or donation request
- A guarantee of funding, donor interest, or financial support
All submissions undergo an internal review to confirm eligibility and to support our understanding of community priorities and needs.
Submissions may be reviewed to identify trends, common themes, and emerging issues, and may be retained in our internal database for up to one year.
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 applying, please review the submission guidelines and criteria.
- You will receive a confirmation email immediately after submission. If you do not, please contact the Sask Community Foundation.
- The Foundation may request additional details if necessary.
- All decisions regarding submissions and interpretations of guidelines and policies are final.
- The Foundation reserves the right to update and revise its program information at any time.
Submission Checklist
- Create an Online Grant Portal Account
- Complete the submission form within the Online Grant Portal
- Wanting more information about the Community Initiative Submission Process?
- Experiencing difficulties logging into the Online Grant Portal?
- For questions about establishing a Flow‑Through Fund or Charitable Assets Under Administration account, and the tools available to charities.
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