Share the Warmth Grant Program
Last year, community organizations received grants to support more than 105,000 people throughout the province. Once again, we are looking to help charitable organizations continue their support of vulnerable citizens in their community. Together, let’s make a difference in our province!
2025-26 Program Guidelines
- Applicants must provide care and services to vulnerable citizens in Saskatchewan.
- Organizations selected for funding must complete their own projects.
- Eligible projects must focus on providing warm clothing, shelter, food and/or mental health services.
- Previously funded projects may apply.
- Applications should include documentation that highlights how the funds will be used and the impact on the community.
- $100,000 is available which will be distributed through grants of up to $1,000.
- Projects are to be executed between November 17, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
- Deadline to apply is October 31, 2025.
- Successful applicants will be notified by November 10, 2025.
How to apply:
1
Develop a one-page project plan
Be creative! The project plan should highlight how your organization plans to utilize your grant and the impact you anticipate the project will make in your community. Be sure to specify the specific needs of both your community and organization.
2
Complete an online application
Fill out the online application form. Be sure to include your one-page project plan and any other supporting documents you have to help us understand your project. Please add Share the Warmth to your project or event name.
To give your organization the best chance of receiving a grant, consider including the following information to help us better understand the community impact of your proposal:
- Assistance: How many people will you be able to assist with your project, and what will be the lasting impact of your efforts?
- Community Engagement: Will you partner with other organizations? Will you be including volunteers from outside your organization to assist in your project day?
- Awareness: Will there be any public awareness of your project? If so, tell us how you will make that happen.
- Leveraging Resources: Will you leverage other resources to assist with your project? If so, please tell us about your plan to obtain additional financial or in-kind resources.
- Activation Assistance: Please let us know if you require volunteers to help with your project and we will do our best to be there if our resources allow.
Here are a few examples of previous Share the Warmth projects:
Leask Happy Homesteaders – Walking Towards Fitness (Leask)
Promoted physical activity, especially through the winter months, with weekly indoor walking and fitness programs aimed at keeping seniors and rural community members active and connected.
Qu’Appelle Valley Friendship Centre – No Child Without Christmas (Fort Qu'Appelle)
Created and delivered Christmas gifts, stocking filled with goodies and small gifts. They also organized a community Christmas meal, where families could come together to celebrate, share stories, and create lasting connections.
ML Homeplate Shelter Coalition Corp. – Winter Emergency Homeless Shelter (Meadow Lake, Flying Dust First Nation)
Provided shelter and essential services to individuals experiencing homelessness in Meadow Lake during the harsh winter months.
Square One Community Inc. – Empty Bowls (Moose Jaw)
Raised awareness about hunger and supported local food banks and organizations. Participants purchased handcrafted bowls, symbolizing the empty bowls of those in need. The event featured a simple meal, such as soup and bread, and encouraged attendees to reflect on hunger in their community.
North East Outreach & Support Services – Knitting for NEOSS (Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin)
Made and provided handmade toques, mitts and scarves to women, children and families in need.