Legacy Community Development Grants

Impact your community or organization. Get help funding your major project! Make a difference today. 

Application periods:

  • January 1st – June 30th
  • July 1st - December 31st
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Legacy Community Development Grants

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Funds Reserved for Saskatchewan

We were thrilled to announce a new $5 million Legacy Community & Development Grant Fund on July 4, 2023, reserved for Saskatchewan people with Saskatchewan projects.

“Our current membership and community base are what made us who we are today,” says Innovation CEO, Daniel Johnson. “We’ve created this legacy fund to earmark dollars for Saskatchewan initiatives, to continue to reward and support our local members and their communities. Saskatchewan is our home. It’s an honor to help it grow and thrive.”

Fund your local project!

The Innovation Federal Credit Union Community Grant Program is intended for one-time project-based proposals. That means financial help to start something new or to assist with major purchases that are not normally possible. Preference is given to capital projects such as facilities and equipment. 

Guidelines

1) Applying organizations must be an Innovation Federal Credit Union member and operate in a Saskatchewan Community.

2) We will provide funding to the following organizations; however, eligibility does not guarantee funding:

  • Canadian Registered Charities
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Municipalities

3) Projects must be completed within two years of receiving funding.

Grant Amounts

Minimum funding request per organization: $5,000/year
Maximum funding request per organization: $25,000/year

You can only submit one application per organization each application period. 

You may receive funding in full or in part.

Application Periods & Response Times

Application period: January 1st to June 30th and July 1st to December 31st of each year. We will review and notify successful applicants by January 31st.and July 31st of each year.

How to Apply

All Legacy Community Development Grant applications must be submitted through our online application to be considered for funding. The application will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Please ask your local advice centre for help if needed.

Here's a glimpse at some of the details you'll need to share on the application:

  • Your Innovation Federal Credit Union member number
  • Your charity registration number (if applicable) 
  • Contact information
  • Project details
  • How your project will improve your community
  • Funding details such as budget and other funder information
  • Recognition benefits available if your project is selected

Information subject to change without notice.

Our Grant Recipients: Making a Difference

OrganizationProjectLocationAmount
Meadow Lake Minor BallBatting Cage Upgrades Meadow Lake, SK$5,000
Connaught School Mixer and Slicer North Battleford, SK$2,500
Buffalo Narrows Friendship CentreSoup and Sandwich Bannock Lunch Buffalo Narrows, SK$20,000
Beaver River Agricultural 4-H ClubTrailerGoodsoil, SK$5,000
Saskatchewan Health Authority - Cypress Ceiling Track Lifts Mankota, SK$10,000  
Leoville Central SchoolVanLeoville, SK$10,000
Territorial Youth Services (TYS)TYS Building - Phase 2Battlefords, SK$25,000
Meadow Lake Food Bank and Door of Hope Soup Kitchen Roof Repairs Meadow Lake, SK$20,000
RM of Medstead No. 497Community Hall Flooring Project Medstead, SK$15,000
Gull Lake Special Care Centre Ceiling Track Lifts Gull Lake, SK$10,000
Prairie Health Care Centre Sea-Can Container and Lawn Mower Cabri, SK$10,000
Southwest Cultural Development Group Inc.Give a Sheet for the Lyric Theatre  Swift Current, SK$10,000
Leoville Curling Club Building Siding Leoville, SK$10,000
Resort Village of Cochin Breakwater Project Cochin, SK$25,000
Hafford Central SchoolScore Clock Hafford, SK$4,000
Eastend Light Horse Improvement Society Inc.Tractor and Tiller Eastend, SK$5,000
Ducharme Elementary SchoolPlaygroundLa Loche, SK$25,000
Stinger Strong Community Fire Rebuild Fund IncorporatedSports Grounds RebuildStewart Valley, SK$20,000
Town of WilkieSwimming PoolWilkie, SK$20,000
Saskatchewan Union of Nurses Local 283Primary Clinic Step Exercise BikeMeadow Lake, SK/SHA$20,000
Eastend Memorial Hall Co-operativeHeating and Cooling UnitsEastend, SK$14,000
École Centennial SchoolSchool Grounds EnhancementSwift Current, SK$10,000
Claydon Ladies SocialCommunity Hall UpgradesFrontier, SK$6,000
RM of Round Hill No. 467Community PlaygroundRabbit Hill/Battlefords, SK$5,000
Pierceland Volunteer Fire DepartmentMSA Air Tank ReplacementPierceland, SK$20,000
Recreation Community Hall BoardGeneral UpgradesGoodsoil, SK$9,000
Goodsoil Curling ClubHeating UpgradeGoodsoil, SK$8,000
Goodsoil Historical MuseumReplace RO Water System and FurnacesGoodsoil, SK$4,952.24

OrganizationProjectLocationAmount
The Meadows AuxiliarySilver Wings Access VanSwift Current, SK$25,000
Chinook School Division No 211 of Saskatchewan Board of EducationO.M. Irwin School North Playground ProposalSwift Current, SK$25,000
Lyceum TheatreLobby Modernization ProjectGull Lake, SK$25,000
Kincaid & District Health Centre Board Inc. Clinic ConstructionKincaid, SK$25,000
ML Homeplate Shelter Coalition Corp.ML Homeplate ShelterMeadow Lake, SK$25,000
Frontier & District AmbulanceAmbulanceFrontier, SK $24,994 
Village of Shell LakeCurling Rink RebuildShell Lake, SK$15,000
Swift Current Community Youth Initiative Counselling Program Expansion Swift Current, SK$15,000
Eastend Wolf Willow Health CentreCeiling Lift Installation Project, Lend a Hand Resident Transfers Eastend, SK$15,000 
Town of Hafford Ball Diamond and Concession Stand Upgrade Hafford, SK$12,500
Medstead Central SchoolPlaygroundMedstead, SK$10,000
Hafford & District Recreation BoardPlayground UpgradeHafford, SK$10,000
Village of MeotaMeota PlaygroundMeota, SK$10,000 
Cut Knife Bowling AlleySynthetic Lanes and Update Computer SystemCut Knife, SK$10,000
Meadow Lake Curling ClubKitchen RenovationMeadow Lake, SK$7,500
Eastend Community Swimming Pool Stay and Play Green SpaceEastend, SK$5,000
Eastend Memorial HallRefurbishing Main Hall FloorsEastend, SK$5,000
Eastend Arts Council Wallace Stegner House - Educational Installation and Community SpaceEastend, SK$5,000
Hazlet Regional Park Inc.Playground Upgrade - Phase 1Hazlet, SK$4,996 
Success Community Hall Co-operative AssociationFlooringSuccess, SK$3,000
M A D R A Leisure Life Club Inc.Club Room ImprovementsMedstead, SK$2,500
Village of ClimaxPlayground Gazebo/Shade ShelterClimax, SK$2,500
Goodsoil & District Parks & RecKitchen RenovationGoodsoil, SK$15,000
Goodsoil Recreation Community Hall BoardHall Floor Maintenance and Projector SystemGoodsoil, SK$5,000
Pierceland Volunteer Fire DepartmentWildlife Suppression Tank for Fighting WildfiresPierceland, SK$5,200
Pierceland Recreation AssociationSound System and Presentation System for Community HallPierceland, SK$3,500

OrganizationProjectLocationAmount
RM of Parkdale No. 498 (Glaslyn)Fire TruckGlaslyn, SK$7,500
Leoville Community Hall BoardKitchen & Bathroom RenovationsLeoville, SK$5,000
Val Marie Recreation BoardCommunity Hall Renovations Val Marie, SK$5,000
Southwest Saskatchewan PrideDrop-In CentreSwift Current, SK$5,000
Twin Lakes Community SchoolOutdoor Learning CentreBuffalo Narrows, SK$2,500
Ecole Pere MercurePlayground UpgradesNorth Battleford, SK$2,500
Abbey Business and Community CentrePlayground UpgradesAbbey, SK$2,500
Goodsoil Volunteer Fire and RescueEquipment PurchasesGoodsoil, SK$5,000
Goodsoil Historical Museum Upgrades and RepairsGoodsoil, SK$6,305.85 
Goodsoil Recreation Community Hall BoardDefibrillator Goodsoil, SK$5,000
Village of GoodsoilPavilion ProjectGoodsoil, SK$5,000
Pierceland Recreation AssociationCommunity Hall Roof RepairsPierceland, SK$10,000
Pierceland Volunteer Fire DepartmentEquipment Replacement Pierceland, SK$4,800 

OrganizationProjectLocationAmount
Hafford Fire Department Wildland Vehicle Upgrade ProjectHafford, SK$10,000
City of Swift Current Safe Places Prevent It ProjectSwift Current, SK$5,000
Eastend Memorial HallHeating Boilers Replacement ProjectEastend, SK$5,000
Meadow Lake Curling Club Inc. Renovations ProjectMeadow Lake, SK$5,000
Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare FoundationCabri Prairie Health Care Centre Digital Radiology System Replacement Project Cabri, SK$5,000
Goodsoil Recreation Community Hall BoardUpgrades & Renovations Project Goodsoil, SK$5,000
Goodsoil Historical Museum Mcrae House Restoration ProjectGoodsoil, SK$5,000
Goodsoil Minor BallKitchen & Washroom Facility ProjectGoodsoil, SK$5,000
Goodsoil Central School SCCWalkway Expansion ProjectGoodsoil, SK$5,000
Pierceland Recreation AssociationArena Energy Efficiency and Improvement ProjectPierceland, SK$15,000

OrganizationProjectLocationAmount
Goodsoil Recreation Hall Complex BoardFurnace and AC Replacement Goodsoil, SK$10,000
Beaver River Health Care Foundation Inc.Community Handivan ReplacementGoodsoil, SK$5,000
Goodsoil Curling ClubChiller & Improvements ProjectGoodsoil, SK$5,000
Pierceland Senior Citizens Organization #28Pierceland Senior Hall Flooring Replacement ProjectPierceland, SK$10,000
Pierceland Volunteer Fire DepartmentFire Fighter Equipment Replacement ProjectPierceland, SK$3,000
Frontier Minor SportsFrontier Rink Rehab ProjectFrontier, SK$10,000
Hafford School Community CouncilSchool Playground Upgrade ProjectHafford, SK$5,000
Eastend School Community CouncilPlayground Development ProjectEastend, SK$5,000
Village of BrackenBracken Community Building Renovation ProjectBracken, SK$2,500
Battlefords Residential Services Inc.Snoozelon BRIDGE ProjectBattlefords, SK$2,500

OrganizationProjectLocationAmount
Cando Community School PlaygroundCando, SK$5,000
Wilkie & District Health FoundationDigital X-Ray Machine Wilkie, SK$5,000
Gravelbourg Skateboarding & BMX Park Inc.Skateboard and BMX ParkGravelbourg, SK$5,000
AlleyKatz Early Learning CentreBuilding RenovationsEastend, SK$5,000
Jonas Samson Junior High School PlaygroundMeadow Lake, SK$5,000

Meet past grant recipients!

Frequently Asked Questions

The Innovation Federal Credit Union Legacy Community Development Grant is intended for one-time projects to start something new or to assist with large purchases.  Preference is given to capital projects such as facilities and equipment. 

The following organizations are eligible to apply; however, eligibility does not guarantee funding:

  • Canadian Registered Charities
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Municipalities
  • Organizations operating in one of our Saskatchewan communities

Yes. Applying organizations must be an Innovation Federal Credit Union member.

Projects must be completed within two years of receiving funding.

Applications open July 1st and close at 11:59 pm (CST) on December 31st, each year and open January 1st and close at 11:59 pm (CST) on June 30th each year.

All applicants will be notified via email of the status of their application by July 31st or January 31st depending on the applications period.

Each grant application is pre-screened for minimum requirements and then scrutinized for optimum value to the community.

The minimum funding request is $5,000 and the maximum funding request is $25,000. You may receive funding in full or in part.

No. You can only submit one application per organization each year. You’re welcome to reapply the following year.

No. All Community Grant applications must be submitted through our online application form to be considered for funding. The application will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

Here are some of the details you’ll need to share on the application:

  • Your Innovation Federal Credit Union member number
  • Your charity registration number (if applicable) 
  • Contact information
  • Project details
  • How your project will improve your community
  • Funding details such as budget and other funder information
  • Recognition benefits available if your project is selected

You will receive a copy of your completed application via email.

No. Once your application has been submitted you will no longer be able to view or have access to your application.

Make fundraising for your community project easy

Finding it difficult to fundraise for a major community project in Canada? What businesses give back to their local communities? This challenge is particularly difficult when you might not have enough volunteers to do research on corporate giving. That’s why the Innovation Community Grant Program is the perfect place to start.

You can easily apply online for a one-time project to help with large purchases like equipment for a playground or a firetruck for your community’s volunteer fire department. Completing our Community Grant application could earn your organization thousands of dollars!

You care about the committees you volunteer and work for. So do we!

Volunteerism in Canada has always been high. They don’t call us one of the friendliest countries in the world for nothing! Our Community Grant Program is designed to help the charities and non-profit groups you so proudly volunteer for. It’s to help develop or improve the town or city you happily call home and want to see thrive. It’s for schools and childcare centres because it takes a village to raise a child. Corporate giving is part of who we are; it’s our responsibility to play an active role in making a difference.

Thank you for supporting us

As part of our Responsible Banking™ commitment, we share profits with our members. It only makes sense to help support those who have been instrumental in our success. Your organization does need to be an Innovation member to apply for the Community Grant Program. The wonderful news? It’s easy to apply! Plus, you’ll enjoy:

  • Low to no monthly fees on Association or Community Service Accounts
  • Profit sharing dollars simply by banking with us through our Member Rewards program
  • The opportunity to apply for the Community Grant Program