About

Mission

The Community Initiatives Fund makes knowledgable and effective investments in community-based initiatives throughout Saskatchewan that strengthen the capacity of communities.

Vision

The Community Initiatives Fund visualizes a future of vibrant, resilient, sustainable and proud Saskatchewan communities whose citizens are engaged and actively working to enhance quality of life.

Impact

Since it was established in 1996, the Community Initiatives Fund has distributed more than $211 million to 510 communities across the province, more than 21% of the province’s population benefit annually from CIF support.

CIF is a Special Purpose Fund created by the Government of Saskatchewan through The Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation Act for the purpose of distributing a portion of the net profits generated by SaskGaming to benefit Saskatchewan people and communities. As defined in the Act, CIF receives 25% of annual net profits less a portion that is shared with the Clarence Campeau Development Fund.

CIF ASPIRES TO:

Enhance the wellbeing of communities and individuals.

Consistently demonstrate high-quality, values-based, leading practice governance that results in effective stewardship of public dollars.

Be an organization where Board, volunteers, and staff want to be.

Offer grant programs that are relevant, accessible and make a positive difference in Saskatchewan communities.

Maximize the amount of dollars possible for distribution to support community programs through the province.

The Community Initiatives Fund’s (CIF) work and support reaches lands covered by Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10, the traditional lands of the Cree (Nêhiyawak; Nêhithawak; Nêhinawak), Dakota and Lakota (Sioux), Dene (Chipewyan), Nakota (Assiniboine), and Saulteaux (Nahkawininiwak) peoples, as well as homeland of the Métis. Today, these lands continue to be the shared Territory of many diverse peoples from near and far.

Celebrating 25 Years

In 2021, the Community Initiatives Fund celebrated twenty-five years of granting and leadership in Saskatchewan. A lot has changed since since the creation of CIF, but what hasn’t changed is our commitment to supporting community-based, community-led initiatives that enhance wellbeing for Saskatchewan citizens.

Take a look back at CIF’s longstanding history and reflect on the years to come! Our milestones, relationships, and learnings are explored through the Celebrating 25 Years publication.