ASSINIBOIA — The Community Initiatives Fund provided $2.9 million in grants to 165 projects across Saskatchewan which will go towards programming for youth and children to create healthy growth and development.
The December announcement included recipients in the Â鶹ÊÓƵwest.
The CIF is intended to strengthen the capacity of communities to promote healthy lifestyles and aid the work they do to enhance the quality of life for everyone in Saskatchewan.
Gravelbourg and District Early Childhood Coalition Tot Spot received $19,320, while Gravelbourg Artisan Co-operative Community Arts Program was the recipient of $3,408.
The Town of Mossbank Tot Spot was awarded $2,640.
In Ogema, the Total Learning and Child Care Preschool Program was the recipient of $4,314
Several recipients are in the city of Moose Jaw. Other southern Saskatchewan recipients went to Pangman and Radville.
Recipients’ funded programs provide essential knowledge and skills that promote positive mental health, self-esteem, and healthy lifestyle choices for children and youth, while also ensuring families have access to necessary resources to nurture supportive environments.
These grants empower innovative local initiatives that promote vibrant community development and enhance the quality of life for residents. With a focus on responsiveness and creativity, this funding goes to projects that address local needs and foster collaboration, driving positive change across Saskatchewan. This grant program has two intake dates for applications, Oct.1 and April 1 annually.
The CIF is a special-purpose fund created through The Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation Act and managed by a government-appointed Board of community volunteers. A complete list of the grant recipients and their projects, as well as information about the Community Initiatives Fund, can be found at
