Signature Grants
When funds permit, the Saskatoon Community Foundation seeks out special projects that can have a profound and lasting impact on our community.
Signature Grants are the largest grants awarded by SCF. They enable SCF to have a deeper impact than is usually possible with smaller grants. Signature Grants stand out and highlight our work in the community, and are intended to draw positive attention to SCF. A Signature Grant is awarded in one of the six areas of focus also used in the Quality of Life Granting program.
Provided sufficient funds are available (to be determined by the Board of Directors at the beginning of each fiscal year), one or more Signature Grants will be awarded annually based on the following principles:
- The usual amount of a Signature Grant will be $50,000.00. Consideration will be given to larger or smaller amounts depending on the need and the nature of the project and availability of funds.
- Preference will be given to projects that will raise awareness of SCF in the community.
- Signature Grants should have a significant long-term impact on the issue being addressed.
- Preference will be given to capital projects.
There is a two-stage process for applying for Signature Grants. The first step is to submit a “Letter of Intent to Apply” or LOI. Click here to get the LOI form.
The Grants Committee will review the LOI, and may at its discretion request a full application. Applications will not be reviewed unless requested by the Grants Committee.
Please refer to our Granting Policy for more details on Signature Grants and the process for applying.
