Celebrating 80 Years

GRANT INITIATIVE PERIOD

The Saskatchewan Blue Cross “80 Years, 80 Grants” Initiative (“Grant Initiative”) commences January 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CST and ends on April 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST (the “Intake Period”). This Grant Initiative is sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross (the “Grant Sponsor”).

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted using the online application form provided by Saskatchewan Blue Cross. A dedicated application link for the 80 Years, 80 Grants initiative will be available during the intake period.

Intake Period: January 19, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Application Requirements

• Ensure community organization aligns with Saskatchewan Blue Cross’s Community Investment eligibility criteria: Community Investment: Eligibility Requirements | Saskatchewan Blue Cross
• Submit the application using the official application form (no other application formats will be accepted)
• Complete the application using their own current contact information
• Provide the name of the community organization and the organization’s contact email address and phone number.
• Submit the application within the intake period to be considered
• Clearly describe the initiative, program, or event the funding is being requested for and how the grant will support the recipient organization
• Agree to a release of information, allowing Saskatchewan Blue Cross to publish and promote submitted information for grant promotion purposes, including:
  • Applicant’s first name
  • City or town
  • Photos, where applicable
• Confirm a declaration that all information provided is accurate
• Complete all required questions within the application form

ELIGIBILITY

The Saskatchewan Blue Cross “80 years 80 grants” initiative is open to all community organizations in Saskatchewan that align with Saskatchewan Blue Cross’s Community Investment eligibility criteria: Community Investment: Eligibility Requirements | Saskatchewan Blue Cross.

Applications may be submitted by:

• Members of the community organization
• Volunteers (including but not limited to board members, fundraising committee members, etc.)
• Members of the general public

Applicants must describe the initiative, program, or activity they are seeking funding for and how the grant will be used to support the recipient organization.

Multiple applications may be submitted; however, each application must be for a different community organization. Individuals may submit applications on behalf of more than one organization, provided each submission is for a separate organization.

Community organizations may also apply directly on their own behalf.

A community organization may be nominated or submitted more than once; however, regardless of the number of applications received, each organization may receive only one (1) $1,000 CAD grant in 2026 if selected.

No purchase necessary. By applying for this Grant Initiative, the entrant agrees to accept and abide by these rules and regulations (the “Grant Rules”). All decisions of the Grant Sponsor with respect to any aspect of this Grant Initiative, including without limitation the eligibility of applications, are final and binding on all entrants.

By applying for this initiative, each entrant consents to the use of all submission content for promotional or storytelling purposes, in any publicity or advertising carried out in any medium world-wide by either or both the Grant Sponsor and/or their advertising or promotional agencies without limitation or further notification or compensation. Saskatchewan Blue Cross will not use the information provided for any other purposes. Organizations and/or applicants who apply for and are awarded a grant agree to participate in reasonable promotional activities, including media and social media features.

Any entry may be rejected if (in the sole and absolute discretion of the Grant Sponsor) the entry is not fully completed with all required information or if the entry is not submitted and received during the Intake Period, does not comply with these rules, is submitted by an ineligible participant or organization or contains inappropriate or offensive content.

GRANT

A total of eighty (80) grants are available to be awarded as part of this Initiative (the “Grant”). Eighty (80) eligible community organizations will each receive a grant in the amount of $1,000 CAD to support organizational operations and community-based initiatives.

Grant must be accepted as awarded and may not be sold, transferred exchanged, assigned or refunded. Grant may not be substituted for cash. The Grant Sponsor reserves the right to verify eligibility and use of funds in accordance with its charitable giving policies.

SELECTION PROCESS

After the intake period closes an internal panel appointed by Saskatchewan Blue Cross will review all eligible applications received based on:

• All application requirements met
• Alignment
• Financial Need
• Need for the grant is clearly outlined and demonstrated through the application

Saskatchewan Blue Cross will select eighty (80) recipient organizations, which will be formally announced periodically between May 2026 and December 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the intake period and may be awarded prior to the intake conclusion date. Applications pertaining to events scheduled before April 30, 2026 will be reviewed, with decisions communicated in advance of the applicable event date. Saskatchewan Blue Cross may also communicate and externally promote grants awarded prior to the intake close date before April 30, 2026. The selection of recipient organizations is at the sole discretion of Saskatchewan Blue Cross.

The awarded organizations will be notified via email within approximately two (2) days of selection. If the selected entrant does not respond within five (5) business days of first contact, the program sponsor will have the right to disqualify the entrant and select the next eligible organization at the sole and absolute discretion of the Grant Sponsor.

Before being declared a recipient of the grant, the selected organization must complete, sign and return a Declaration and Release Form (and any other documents, as applicable) within five (5) days of Notification. Grant will be awarded, subject to these Grant Initiative rules.

If the potential recipient organization is not in compliance with these Grant Initiative rules, declines the grant, fails to return the Declaration and Release Form (and any other documents, as applicable) within five (5) business days of Notification or correspondence between the Grant Sponsor and potential recipient organization is not responded to or is returned as undeliverable, the Grant may be forfeited by that potential recipient organization and the Grant Sponsor reserves the right to select another potential recipient in accordance with these Initiative rules.

GENERAL

GRANT SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Saskatchewan Blue Cross is collecting personal data about the entrants for the purpose of administering this Grant Initiative and may share this information with parties retained by the Grant Sponsor in connection with the administration of the Grant Initiative. No further informational or marketing communications will be received by entrants, unless the entrant has specifically opted-in to receive such communications. The Grant Sponsor respects your right to privacy of your personal information. Please review Saskatchewan Blue Cross’ Privacy Policy at sk.bluecross.ca for details on how the Grant Sponsor collects, uses, discloses and manages your personal information.

This Grant Initiative shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Saskatchewan and the laws of Canada applicable therein.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Grant Initiative rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Grant Initiative rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.

The Grant Sponsor reserves the right to adjust any of the dates, timeframes and/or other Grant Initiative mechanics stipulated in these Grant Initiative rules, to the extent necessary, for purposes of verifying compliance by any entrant or entry with these Grant Initiative rules, or as a result of any technical or other problems, or in light of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Grant Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion, affect the proper administration of the Grant Initiative as contemplated in these Grant Initiative rules, or for any other reason.

In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Grant Initiative or Grant Initiative–related materials, the terms and conditions of these Grant Initiative rules shall prevail, govern and control to the fullest extent permitted by law.