Environmental Grant
The competition for the 2025 Environmental Grant is now CLOSED. Thank you very much for your interest. Please click below to access your APPLY SURVEY MONKEY account to submit your 2024 Final Report.
Funding is available to non-profit organizations implementing initiatives that support the City of Saskatoon's strategic goal of Environmental Leadership. Activities must meet a demonstrated community need that is supported by the City and relate to one or more of the following categories:
- protection and enhancement of Saskatoon’s green network;
- the green network is Saskatoon’s collection of green infrastructure including natural areas, wetlands, green spaces (such as parks and gardens), trees, urban agriculture, and built features like green roofs.
- conservation of natural resources;
- conservation and protection of our water resources;
- improve energy efficiency and reduce water use in buildings, operations, and activities (e.g., renovations to existing facilities);
- reduction of waste going to landfills;
- active transportation;
- environmental communications, research and education that support the City’s environmental goals.
If you have any questions we encourage you to reach out to sustainability@saskatoon.ca
2025 Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the successful applicants of the 2025 Environmental Grant Program:
Forth Saskatchewan River Basin Council Inc : ($3,500) – Create a SIIT Medicinal and Traditional Garden, led by Elders, aims to enhance natural green spaces, promote conservation efforts, and create cross-cultural learning opportunities for visitors
Saskatoon Cycles: ($5,700) – Bike Valet that provides safe, secure, and cost-free parking for bicycles at large festivals and other major community events.
FoodBridge Alliance Inc: ($9,100) – Operate school-based pantries in two Saskatoon schools, rescuing surplus food to reduce waste and provide weekly hampers for families facing food insecurity.
Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan ($10,000) – Transition Saskatoon's Urban Wildlife Information Network from a short-term student project into a long-term, multi-agency initiative with strong community engagement.
Broadway Business Improvement District-($5,300) – This grant is to fund Broadway’s free summer bike valet, promoting sustainable transportation, reducing congestion, supporting businesses, and enhancing accessibility during construction season.
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc- ($1,500)– Create a Green Team volunteer group to reduce and sort waste, and promote active transportation
25th Street Theatre: ($1,500) – Project will provide Fringe Festivalgoers with a re-usable, chilled water station to reduce water bottle waste and keep the public safe and hydrated.
Nuit Blanche Saskatoon: ($2,000) – Host a free, all-ages, nighttime art and culture festival in Saskatoon’s Broadway and Downtown neighborhoods. Programming will include eco-art submitted by elementary and high school students.
Saskatoon Zoo Society: ($1,800) – Hands-on eco-experiences that foster environmental stewardship, promote waste reduction, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable practices.
Bridge City Bicycle Coop ($9,100) – The project aims to increase the diversion of bicycles from the Material Recovery Centre to be reused by the Saskatoon community at no cost.
Please carefully review the program guidance document and prepare your application information prior to filling out the on-line form. The application process will not time-out; however, you will not be able to save your progress and return to it later.
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