The provincial government is providing $1,452,555.64 from its Charitable Gaming Grant Program to groups and organizations that raise money for charitable causes by hosting gaming activities.
All charitable or religious groups and organizations which hold a Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) or Indigenous Gaming Regulators (IGR) license to conduct bingo, breakopen ticket sales, raffles, and mock casino events are eligible to receive the grant provided they are in good standing with the SLGA or IGR.
The program provides a grant, paid out each quarter, equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised through charitable gaming activities, up to a maximum of $100,000 per year for each license and charity.
Groups that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities and events do not have to apply for the grant — the SLGA uses the reports submitted by these groups and organizations to calculate their grant amount.
"The work of our friends and neighbors displays that the spirit of volunteerism is strong in Saskatchewan," said Lori Carr, Minister Responsible for the SLGA, in a press release announcing the latest grants.
"Our government is pleased to continue to support the volunteers and charities that make a difference in the communities we love."
The grants provided during the most recent quarter, October 1 to Dec. 31 2022, include $126,265 to Lloydminster and surrounding area; $114,172 to the Battlefords area; $64,527 to Humboldt and surrounding area; $38,338 to the Estevan area; and $50,391 to Moose Jaw and surrounding area.
Information about the grants is included on issued charitable gaming licenses — more information is available by calling 306-787-5563.
The total for the City of Moose Jaw itself was $20,141.57. The organizations and groups in Moose Jaw that received grants from the last quarter are:
- Band City Stray Cat Rescue & Protection Society Inc. — $356.25
- Fraternal Order of Eagles #3395 Ladies Auxiliary — $181.25
- Journey to Hope Moose Jaw Inc. — $494.25
- Knights of Columbus Father Gilpin Council 9760 — $26.41
- Lindale SCC — $32.50
- Moose Jaw & District Seniors Association Inc. — $783.38
- Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame — $197.50
- Moose Jaw Diversified Services Incorporated — $348.00
- Moose Jaw Elks #7 — $317.09
- Moose Jaw Fraternal Order of Eagles #3395 — $625.00
- Moose Jaw Ice U17A Team — $2,350.00
- Moose Jaw Kinette Club — $1,585.45
- Moose Jaw Minor Football Corporation — $3,457.30
- Moose Jaw North West Community Association Inc. — $55.35
- Moose Jaw Search & Rescue Inc. — $111.19
- Moose Jaw Shrine Club — $6,744.22
- Moose Jaw Unit 252 of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, Incorporated — $1,071.60
- Moose Jaw Warriors Booster Club — $749.33
- Providence Place — $57.50
- Square One Community Inc. — $598.00
