Community Grant Program

Funded by Saskatchewan Lotteries, the Community Grant program assists non-profit volunteer organizations. Development in sports, culture and recreation is the goal of these grants.

This grant is aimed to get people involved in activities by assisting in the needs of city residents.

2025 Community Grant Accessible Swim Program

The Community Grant Accessible Swim Program is back for the 2025 season at Kinsmen Water Park. Organizations that support families and individuals in Prince Albert are eligible to apply for funding assistance on their behalf to receive passes to the Kinsmen Water Park. 

By having the Organizations apply, the Program will remain aligned with the Community Grant Program Guidelines, which is to assist in the development of sports, cultural and recreation programs by providing funds to non-profit community organizations.

Application deadline is May 16^th

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• Organizations will apply for funding by May 16^th  
• The Organizations who applied will receive a phone call to confirm approval or denial by May 26th.
• The pass is deemed active opening day of the Kinsmen Water Park.
• In the event passes or memberships remain unpaid by June 1st, the Sport & Recreation Manager reserves the right to cancel the pass and return the funds to the Community Grant Accessible Swim Program.
• Applications can be submitted for the following Kinsmen Water Park passes only:
• Youth Pass
• Adult Pass
• Group Pass (Maximum 2 adults and 4 children)
• Youth Membership
• Group Membership
• Passes are valid for 1 entry each.
• Memberships are for the entire Kinsmen Water Park season.

The Application will be approved if:

• There are no current passes or swimming lessons valid on the personal or family account of the potential membership holder; and,
• The personal or family account of the potential membership holder is in good standing with the City of Prince Albert.
• Participants are expected to follow all current facility rules and policies.
• Organizations include all relevant contact information for families and/or individuals requesting a membership and ensure their online account is created.
• Passes and memberships cannot be exchanged for any monetary amount.
• Once the Application is received it will be reviewed by the Sport & Recreation Manager and Aquatic Coordinator, based on criteria set out in the Community Grant Accessible Swim Program, the application will be approved or denied.
• The Sport & Recreation Manager reserves the right to question any application.
• Upon special application, the Sport & Recreation Manager may approve or deny financial assistance to community groups with Community Grant Accessible Swim Program Policy Funding.
• Once applications are approved, the City of Prince Albert will invoice the Organization who will pay for the passes/memberships they were approved for. This follows the Community Grant Policy where Organizations then submit a follow up with proof of payment followed by the Organization receiving the funding they were approved for.
• If anyone has any questions, please contact Curtis Olsen, Recreation Manager at 306-953-4818.

Guidelines

The Community Grant Program assists in the development of sports, cultural and recreation programs by providing funds to non-profit community organizations operated by volunteers. These funds are distributed through local governments. The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program is guided by the following:

1. To provide access to sports, culture, and recreation for all Saskatchewan people regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, economic status, physical or mental ability.
2. To provide funds to community, non-profit volunteer organizations in support of sports, culture and recreation programs.
3. Local community projects are given priority.
4. All participating groups are responsible for ensuring complete and accurate accounting.

The goal of the program is to get people involved in sports, culture and recreation activities by enabling communities to address the needs of local residents. A portion of the total grant must be used for programs which encourage more participation among target populations such as indigenous people, seniors, women, economically disadvantaged, persons with a disability, new Canadians and single family parents. The target requirement can be met by including target populations in regular programs and/or by creating special programs to meet their needs. The program is designed to provide funding for sports, culture and recreation programs.