CIF Proceeds with October 1, 2020 Deadline

Thanks to an Emergency Pandemic Response Gaming Grant from the Government of Saskatchewan the Community Initiatives Fund is able to proceed with its regular October 1 application deadline. This one-time grant to the CIF is intended to help offset the loss of more than $8 million the CIF expected to receive this fiscal year due to the temporary closure of Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw due to COVID-19. The grant to the CIF will allow us to continue providing funding through our regular Community Grant Program to support the delivery of programs and services in communities throughout Saskatchewan. 

We understand that COVID-19 may present unexpected challenges for Saskatchewan organizations that have received or are seeking CIF grants to support programs. For the health and safety of all, please adhere to current provincial regulations as well as the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan when considering your programming. We recognize that your CIF funded programs may be impacted and encourage you to contact us to discuss any anticipated changes and we'll work with you to explore options. Check out CIF's Response to COVID-19 FAQ and don't hesitate to reach out to us: 

Rhonda Newton: rnewton@cifsask.org
Angie Sawatzky: asawatzky@cifsask.org

 

Reshaping Community Programming

Community program and service providers continue to adapt their programs and activities as they respond to the pandemic. Organizations are creating innovative approaches to programming to ensure critical services and quality of life programs are still offered to communities in a safe and socially distanced manner. CIF has gathered some tips, tools, and questions to consider.

Join our Private Facebook Group! How has your organization adapted programing in response to COVID? Do you know of resources or tools to help nonprofit organizations adapt their programming? Join our Private Facebook Group! We have created a space for Saskatchewan community program and service providers to share best practices, ask questions, network, collaborate, provide support for one another, and build connections across the province. We encourage you to start conversations, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share your success stories with each other.

 

Scam Alert!

There is someone that we believe is from the US posing as staff from the Community Initiatives Fund. They contact people through Facebook claiming that the person’s name is listed on CIF’s ‘winners list’ and request bank information to transfer their winnings. If you are contacted by someone in regard to this, we urge you to contact your local authorities.

To be clear, this is NOT the Community Initiatives Fund. We ONLY fund incorporated Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations through a rigorous application and review process. We do not provide funds to individuals. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Executive Director, Tracey Mann at 306.780.9395.


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Scam Alert! There is someone that we believe is from California posing as staff from the Community Initiatives Fund. They contact people through Facebook claiming that the person’s name is listed on CIF’s ‘winners list’ and request bank information to transfer their winnings. If you are contacted by someone in regard to this, we urge you to contact your local authorities.To be clear, this is NOT the Community Initiatives Fund. We ONLY fund incorporated Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations through a rigorous application and review process. We do not provide funds to individuals. If you have any questions or concerns, please visit our website at www.cifsask.org or contact our Executive Director, Tracey Mann at 306.780.9395.