A new intake of municipal grant applications under the (TSS) Targeted Sector Support initiative is now available.
“The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to work with our municipal partners and offer this funding to Saskatchewan municipalities once again this year,” said Don McMorris, Government Relations Minister. “By supporting local governments, we are supporting all Saskatchewan residents. Projects under the TSS initiative lead to well-governed communities and enhance regional unity,” McMorris continued.
The TSS Initiative provides cost-shared grants, up to 75 per cent on eligible costs to municipalities partnering to strengthen their core responsibilities through projects focused on regional co-operation, capacity building and good governance.
Applicants must be a municipal government and partner with at least one other community, such as other municipalities, regional committees, First Nations and parks.
“New North is proud to participate in this partnership that provides the opportunity to strengthen local governance and improve regional collaboration in our province,” said Georgina Jolibois, newly appointed Saskatchewan Association of Northern Communities (New North) Chairperson.
“We encourage municipalities in northern Saskatchewan to submit an application and take advantage of this funding opportunity,” she continued.
Since 2020, 56 grants totalling more than $1.9 million have been approved by the TSS Steering Committee. This committee consists of representatives from the Saskatchewan Urban and Rural Municipalities Associations, Government Relations and also New North.
“SUMA is committed to helping create thriving, sustainable hometowns. We are proud to be a partner in the TSS Initiative, this funding helps strengthen our hometowns by supporting projects that build capacity, foster good governance and promote inter-municipal co-operation,” said Rodger Hayward, SUMA President.
Applications for this intake will be accepted until February 1, 2022.
Listed below are 3 examples of previously approved grants:
-$100,000 for assistance with the creation of a municipal district
-$30,000 for a regional landfill feasibility study
-$13,000 for a governance training for municipal officials
“(SARM) Saskatchewan and rural municipalities is encouraged by the ongoing TSS funding. The committee from the province will deliver it as part of the Municipal Revenue Sharing grant program,” said Ray Orb, SUMA president.
“We are pleased to see another round of applications for the TSS Initiative. SARM promotes inter-municipal co-operation and building capacity to aid in effective local government. Funding projects through this program will certainly benefit rural Saskatchewan.” He continued.
TSS was established following a review of the 2018-19 Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS) Grant program.
Each year, TSS receives $1.5 million from MRS. Funds are administered by SUMA, on behalf of the TSS Steering Committee.
Interested municipalities can learn more and apply here or email [email protected] for more information.
For more information, contact Shaylyn McMahon, Government Relations in Regina at (306)787-4340 or email at [email protected]
