The South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF) is seeking applications for its Joyce Gemmell Jessen Habitat Conservation Fund to support projects that preserve and conserve Saskatchewan’s native flora and fauna.
Priority Areas
Priority shall be given to specific projects in southern Saskatchewan related to:
Land acquisition
Prairie restoration
Habitat preservation
Natural wildlife and ecosystem conservation
K-12 ecosystem education
Funding Information
Grant Amount (Project): $10,000
Grant Amount (Land Acquisition/Conservation): $25,000.
Preference is given to projects that affect work at the local level, encourage local partnerships, and leverage additional sources of funding.
Funds shall not be used for:
Operating or capital deficits
Publication of books, magazines, films, tapes or other media of communication including funding computers, computer software, etc.
Establishment of endowment funds
Investment
Retroactive funding for past project expenses
Individuals
Political Activities
Continuing or multi-year commitments
Criteria
In order to be eligible to apply for a grant, an organization must be a registered charity, qualified donee as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) or have an affiliation agreement with and a letter of endorsement of the program from a qualified done such as a registered municipality.
