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Province now accepting grant applications from veterans’ service clubs

Applications are now being accepted with two application intake cut-off dates of April 30 and Aug. 31

The provincial government is now accepting grant applications from veterans’ service clubs as part of the province’s continued support of veterans and their families. 

The Sask. Party announced during the 2020 provincial election campaign that it would increase program funding to $1.5 million from $100,000, a hike of 1,500 per cent. It now appears to be following through on that promise.

Introduced in 2018-19, the grant supports veterans’ services clubs by providing $5,000 for building improvement projects, upgrades, renovations or repairs to support community access to programming, meetings and events.

“Our government is proud of this increased commitment to Saskatchewan veterans and their family members,” Laura Ross, minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, said in a news release. “This funding will help keep Saskatchewan Legions operational and make the necessary improvements to continue serving our heroes.”

This program is delivered in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Legion (Saskatchewan Command) and the Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS), Saskatchewan Provincial Command. Registered non-profit veteran service clubs based in Saskatchewan are eligible to apply for grants up to $25,000. 

Applications are now being accepted with two application intake cut-off dates of April 30 and Aug. 31.

“I am pleased to support the Veterans Service Clubs Grant and the increased amount of funding announced by the Province of Saskatchewan,” Keith Andrews, president of The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command, said.  

“This grant will not only assist our branches with the ability to do renovations to their buildings but will also allow them to make their buildings more energy efficient by reducing operating costs and will help recoup some expenses that veteran groups have faced due to COVID-19.”

“The ANAVETS of Saskatchewan appreciate what the Saskatchewan Government and Legion Saskatchewan Command have done over the past two years in facilitating the Veterans Service Clubs Grants,” said Rick Taylor, president of ANAVETS Saskatchewan Command Provincial. “Our units have made good use of these grants and our members have benefited greatly. We are thankful that funding for 2021 has increased substantially.”

This program provides grants towards building projects, upgrades, renovations or repairs, access to programming, meetings and events, the news release said. Grant money can also be used toward special events, programs and activities that engage the public and advance the work of veteran service organizations.

More information about the program, guidelines, applications and eligibility are available through the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command at 306-525-8739 or admin@sasklegion.ca.

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