THE BATTLEFORDS-- The Community Initiatives Fund provided $2.9 million in grants to 165 projects across Saskatchewan which will go towards programming for youth and children to create healthy growth and development. The December announcement included recipients in the Battlefords.
The CIF is intended to strengthen the capacity of communities and promote healthy lifestyles, the work they do enhances the qualify of life for everyone in Saskatchewan.
In the Town of Battleford, the Reading Place, Child and Youth Development by Reading After School Program was the recipient of $30,000.
Meanwhile in the city of North Battleford, the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre, Gender Based Violence Prevention and Education Programs receiving $30,000. Bready Elementary School’s Nutrition Program was funded $5,000
Recipients’ funded programs provide essential knowledge and skills that promote positive mental health, self-esteem, and healthy lifestyle choices for children and youth, while also ensuring families have access to necessary resources to nurture supportive environments.
These grants empower innovative local initiatives that promote vibrant community development and enhance the quality of life for residents. With a focus on responsiveness and creativity, this funding goes to projects that address local needs and foster collaboration, driving positive change across Saskatchewan. This grant program has two intake dates for applications, Oct.1 and April 1 annually.
The CIF is a special-purpose fund created through The Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation Act and managed by a government-appointed Board of community volunteers. A complete list of the grant recipients and their projects, as well as information about the Community Initiatives Fund can be found at www.cifsask.org
