2022 Applications are now closed.
Local municipalities and First Nation governments in the Saskatoon Region embarking on economic development initiatives can access up to $10,000 for their projects through the SREDA Regional Economic Development Revitalization Grant.
Designed to support the local economy, the grant will invest a total of $15,000 back into the Saskatoon Region to help communities with economic development related projects.
Eligibility
Successful projects will fit into one of SREDA’s six focus areas:
- Regional Collaboration – working collaboratively with neighbouring municipalities and Indigenous communities to encourage growth and cooperation.
- Indigenous Economic Development – developing Indigenous economic reconciliation strategies to foster economic inclusion.
- Economic Intelligence – providing insights and analysis on the local economy to help find market gaps and determine areas for growth.
- Business Attraction – attracting new businesses by means of marketing and providing support resources.
- Business Expansion – helping existing businesses to grow and thrive via incentives, research and support.
- Entrepreneurship – assisting residents with starting their own business by providing small business services, research and expertise.
To be eligible for the Revitalization Grant, applicants must:
- Be a Municipality or First Nation government located within the Saskatoon Region
- Be a SREDA Regional Member at the time funds are dispersed (March 2022)
Preference may be given to:
- Projects that have yet to commence
- Projects with total estimated costs under $100,000
- Projects that include Indigenous partnership, engagement or other actions taken towards the TRC Calls to Action
Ineligible projects include:
- Ongoing operational costs (salary, food & beverage, utilities, rent, etc.)
- Municipal equipment (grader, mower, computer, etc.)
- Road repairs
If you are unsure whether your project qualifies for the grant, please contact Kristen Johannesson.
Successful Applicant Requirements
The successful grant winners must submit a project report or presentation to SREDA upon the project’s completion. The project report or presentation shall include:
- Brief description of the project
- How the grant money was used
- Project outcome (expected and achieved)
- How the project benefitted the wider Saskatoon Region
- Next steps
Grant winners must also recognize SREDA’s contribution on their website, social media and/or at their council meetings.
Important Dates
- January 19, 2022 – Applications open
- February 8, 2022 (11:59 PM) – Applications close
- March 22, 2022 – Recipients announced (at SREDA Regional Committee Meeting)
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