Saskatchewan Parks & Recreation Association(SPRA) Funding Opportunities:
SPRA Leadership Development Grant
Release Date: January 4, 2021 Deadline: March 1, 2021
Description: The purpose of the SPRA Leadership Development Grant is to assist Active members of SPRA in developing recreation opportunities within the member’s community by increasing the skill level of the community’s volunteers and recreational staff.
Funding: Up to a maximum of $2,000 per training opportunity is available to Active members of SPRA. Preference may be given to applications that show self-help.
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First Nations Recreation Development Grant
Release Date: September 18, 2020 Deadline: CLOSED
Description: The SPRA First Nation Recreation Development Grant Program aims to support SPRA members to develop new recreation opportunities or initiatives in their community for First Nations people while also encouraging engagement and support of local First Nations in the development of the recreational opportunities.
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Forever…in motion Grant
Release Date: September 18, 2020 Deadline: CLOSED
Description: The purpose of the Forever…in motion Grant is to support communities in implementing a Forever…in motion program. Forever…in motion is a Saskatchewan based program that helps older adults become physically active through volunteer, peer or staff led physical activity groups.
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Community Cultural Diversity Inclusion Grant
Release Date: November 20, 2020 Deadline: January 15, 2021
Description: The Community Cultural Diversity Inclusion Grant aims to support SPRA members in developing recreation programs with a focus of integrating newcomers to Canada, First Nations, Métis and ethno-cultural minorities. Opportunities should reflect the diverse population within the member’s community or groups served.
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Metis Recreation Development Grant
Release Date: November 20, 2020 Deadline: January 15, 2021
Description: Recreation plays a key role in the lives of every Saskatchewan resident and should be available to all. The SPRA Métis Recreation Development Grant Program aims to support SPRA members to develop new recreation opportunities or initiatives in their community for Métis people and encourage engagement.
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Parks For All Action Grant
Release Date: January 18, 2021 Deadline: March 15, 2021
Description: The SPRA Parks for All Action Grant supports efforts that achieve the Parks for All Vision. Efforts can be local, regional or provincial in scope. Applications should highlight how people will be engaged, and the long term benefits that are expected.
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Framework in Action Grant
Release Date: January 18, 2021 Deadline: March 15, 2021
Description: The SPRA Framework in Action Grant aims to support SPRA member initiatives that advance the goals and priorities identified within The Framework for Recreation in Canada 2015 – Pathways to Wellbeing (the Framework). Initiatives will show alignment with one of the goals of the Framework and can be local, regional or provincial in scope.
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Grants and Funding Guide
To help you find the funding you need, SPRA has compiled over 180 unique opportunities specific to Sport, Culture and Recreation into the SPRA Grants and Funding Opportunities Guide. The guide is a great starting point for both professionals and volunteers working within our sector looking for grants to support projects, programs or initiatives.
Click HERE to view SPRA’s Grants and Funding Guide
