Saskatchewan communities share nearly $1.7M in grant funding

Lung Saskatchewan, based in Saskatoon, was one of the grant recipients this quarter. The organization provides education, support and programming aimed at improving lung health, while advocating for people living with lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer and COVID-19.

“The charitable gaming grant helps us deliver programs and services that improve lung health across Saskatchewan,” Lung Saskatchewan President and CEO Erin Kuan said. “We are grateful for this investment, which supports our work to help people breathe easier. Funding like this strengthens our ability to reach more people.”

In addition to Lung Saskatchewan, charitable gaming grants went to about 1,000 charitable and nonprofit groups and organizations across the province. More than $139,000 was distributed to groups in Saskatoon, while more than $164,000 went to groups in Regina.

The quarterly grants are paid to groups and organizations in good standing that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities, including bingos, raffles, breakopen ticket sales, Texas hold ’em poker tournaments and Monte Carlo events. Grants are equal to 25 per cent of the net revenue raised by each charitable event, up to $100,000 per group or organization annually.

The amount paid by LGS to each charity is calculated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority based on financial reports and other information submitted by the group or organization. Groups can apply through SLGA’s charitable gaming licensing process here.

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by Alyssa Rudolph

Saskatchewan communities share nearly $1.7M in grant funding

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