Sask K of C Charitable Foundation

FIND THE FIT: What Makes a Good Grant Opportunity?

Last week, we asked Councils and Knights a simple question:

Who in Your Community Could Use Our Help?

We challenged Saskatchewan Knights and Councils to look around their parishes and communities, identify organizations doing important work, and start a conversation.

Now it’s time for the next question:

Could This Be a Good Fit for Support from the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation?

Every year, the Foundation receives applications from organizations addressing important needs throughout Saskatchewan. While every situation is unique, strong applications typically share some common characteristics.

Strong applications often involve projects that support:

• The Catholic Church and Church-related ministries and charities in Saskatchewan;
• Community-based families and organizations serving local needs;
• Projects that address ongoing or future needs;
• Initiatives supported by other organizations, volunteers or community partners; and
• Projects supported by a local Knights of Columbus Council and its members.

Most importantly, strong applications clearly explain the need being addressed, who will benefit and the impact the project will have.

What Can a Good Fit Look Like?

Recent Foundation grants have supported projects such as:

• Catholic Family Services, Prince Albert – Calming the Storm for Teens anger-management program;
• Hospice at Glengarda – support for a hospice canteen serving patients and families;
• Mother Teresa Middle School, Saskatoon – additional support for students from low-income families;
• Turning Point Youth Ministries, Meadow Lake – providing a safe and supportive environment for at-risk youth;
• Safe Families, North Battleford – helping stabilize families experiencing crisis situations; and
• Teen Aid, Saskatoon – promoting chastity and healthy life choices among young people.

While these projects are very different, they all responded to real needs within Saskatchewan communities and demonstrated the potential to make a meaningful difference.

Councils: Your Role Is to Connect

Councils are not being asked to decide who should receive grants.  That responsibility belongs to the Foundation.

Identify a need.  Start a conversation.  Encourage the organization to explore Foundation funding opportunities.  Support the organization where appropriate.

Organizations: We Want to Receive Your Applications

Have a charitable project or unmet need? Explore our grant opportunities and begin your application.

2027 Grant Applications Are Now Open

Application Deadline: February 15, 2027

Visit the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation website for grant information and application forms:

https://saskkofc.foundation/application-forms/

See the Need. Find the Fit. Tell the Story. Apply Early.