The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) has its own website!  Visit http://www.cifsask.org/ for program details, grant deadlines and recent news.

Saskatchewan non-profit entities, charitable organizations and community groups are eligible to apply for funding through CIF programs to help support delivery of community-based projects.

The CIF is a Special Purpose Fund created through The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Act and accountable to the Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport.  CIF is funded through a portion of the Regina and Moose Jaw casino profits and governed by a board of eight appointed members.

CIF's mission is to make knowledgeable and effective investments in community-based projects or initiatives that strengthen the capacity of non-profit and charitable organizations.

Programs through the CIF include:

• the Community Grant Program;
• the Community Vitality Program;
• the Physical Activity Grant Program;
• the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Program; and
• the Urban Aboriginal Community Grant Program.