SPRA Grants and Funding Guide
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Recreation Environments, Parks and Green Spaces Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF)** The Government of Saskatchewan and Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs Canada provide funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). Funding is provided up front to municipalities twice-a-year to support local infrastructure priorities. Municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this funding, providing significant financial flexibility. All Saskatchewan municipalities are eligible to participate in the program. www.saskatchewan.ca/government/municipal-administration/funding-finances-and-assetmanagement/funding/federal-gas-tax-program
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Green Jobs Initiative This program provides direct financial support (via 50% wage subsidies) to local governments (municipalities, Indigenous communities, etc.) and other sector organizations, to support jobs that focus on green careerrelated activities. https://cpra.ca/funding/
Canadian TREE Fund This grant is awarded nationwide for projects promoting arboriculture research and education in Canada. Individuals and/or agencies are invited to submit proposals for consideration. https://canadiantreefund.org/
Canada Community Revitalization Fund in Western Canada** The Fund aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund’s purpose is to support not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and other community groups, as well as Indigenous communities: build new community infrastructure and revitalize existing assets, bring people back to public spaces safely as health measures ease, create jobs and stimulate local economies. https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/20175.asp
Climate Action Incentive Fund ** The Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF) is a new Environment and Climate Change Canada program, delivering up to $218M in its first year (2019-2020), funded from the proceeds of the federal carbon pollution pricing system. The CAIF consists of three funding streams to support projects and measures undertaken by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), municipalities, universities, schools, hospitals (“MUSH sector”), and not-for-profit organizations. www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/carbon-pollution-pricing-proceedsprogramming/climate-action-incentive-fund.html
Curling Canada – Curling Assistance Programme (CAP) **
The Curling Assistance Program’s purpose is to loan money to affiliated curling rinks. The loans are to assist capital projects or renovations in respect to Bricks & Mortar. www.curling.ca/about-curling/curling-assistance-program-cap/
