The Sask Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation
The Sask Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation distributes lottery proceeds to eligible sport, culture and recreation organizations in Saskatchewan.
The Trust Fund was established in 1974 by Sask Sport, pursuant to the Interprovincial Lotteries Act (1974), for the purpose of granting funds to eligible, non-profit, volunteer-led organizations in the areas of sport, culture and recreation. Eligible organizations are designated by the Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport based on meeting certain eligibility criteria.
This criteria is available from Sask Sport, SaskCulture and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association. These independent community partners represent hundreds of community organizations and ensure that lottery proceeds benefit communities across the province.
Who Benefits
Sask Lotteries is the main fundraiser for more than 12,000 volunteer-led sport, culture and recreation groups in Saskatchewan.
These groups support a wide range of activities and promote opportunities for participants of all ages and abilities to play, create and grow. They help us to connect and get active, experience arts and culture and enjoy parks, public spaces and activities that build vibrant communities.
Volunteers making a difference
Today, approximately 330,000 volunteers are the foundation of the lottery-funded sport, culture and recreation system. It’s through their contributions — sitting on boards, coaching, instructing, leading and hosting events – that sport, culture and recreation come to life.
Across the province, lottery proceeds are empowering volunteers and community groups to engage diverse populations, promote inclusive communities, foster leadership and increase accessibility. They also support the development of high-quality programs, facilities and environments and help us to recognize excellence and celebrate achievements.
How Proceeds are Distributed
Volunteer committees from the sport, culture and recreation communities review and adjudicate all funding requests made to the Sask Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation.
Every year, there are approximately 1,200 organizations that receive direct funding support and through them more than 12,000 affiliated groups benefit. This includes grants to all communities and First Nations through the Sask Lotteries Community Grant Program, as well as support for seven Sport, Culture and Recreation Districts.
