Lorne & Evelyn Johnson Foundation

“South Saskatchewan Community Foundation”

The funder does not disclose this information

Maximum Eligible Amount

Private Grant

Fund Type

Grants are made to promote social, cultural, religious, and other activities deemed beneficial to the city of Regina, and to other communities in the Province of Saskatchewan. Grants often focus on supporting outreach to those in need, providing educational opportunities, and supporting the arts. For a better understanding of the purpose of the grant program, please read the below description of the Johnsons and the Regina Spirit.

To promote social, cultural, religious and other activities deemed beneficial to the City of Regina, and to other communities in the Province of Saskatchewan.

Background and Purpose

Grants are made to promote social, cultural, religious, and other activities deemed beneficial to communities in southern Saskatchewan with priority given to the City of Regina. Grants often focus on supporting outreach to those in need, providing educational opportunities, and supporting the arts. For a better understanding the purpose of the grant program, please read the below description of the Johnsons and the Regina Spirit.

Guidelines and Criteria

Grants are made to Canadian registered charities. A non-charitable receipt is required. If not registered, a formal partner with charitable status is required and a formal agreement with the partner included as part of a complete application.
Priority is given to projects that are innovative or show collaboration across multiple organizations.
Grant requests may include program-based funding, capital or equipment funding or operating funding.
Requests are not normally considered on a continuing or multi-year basis.
Grants are not normally made to charities which operate primarily as grant-making organizations.

Types of Grants

For a Capital Grant ensure your application includes:

Details of cost of building or facilities to be provided, how estimated, whether land costs, etc. included, and details of any existing indebtedness.

For a Major Equipment Grant ensure your application narrative includes:

A description of equipment for which the grant would be applied.
Cost and a description of how it was determined. Attach quotes, if available.
Will the equipment necessitate the appointment of additional personnel, space or structural changes? If so, give details and how the increased costs are to be financed.