The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation

Background and Purpose

Grants are made to promote social, cultural, religious, and other activities deemed beneficial to communities in southern Saskatchewan with priority given to the City of Regina. Grants often focus on supporting outreach to those in need, providing educational opportunities, and supporting the arts. For a better understanding the purpose of the grant program, please read the below description of the Johnsons and the Regina Spirit.

Guidelines and Criteria

1. Grants are made to Canadian registered charities. A non-charitable receipt is required. If not registered, a formal partner with charitable status is required and a formal agreement with the partner included as part of a complete application.
2. Priority is given to projects that are innovative or show collaboration across multiple organizations.
3. Grant requests may include program-based funding, capital or equipment funding or operating funding.
4. Requests are not normally considered on a continuing or multi-year basis.
5. Grants are not normally made to charities which operate primarily as grant-making organizations.

Types of Grants

For a Capital Grant ensure your application includes:

• Details of cost of building or facilities to be provided, how estimated, whether land costs, etc. included, and details of any existing indebtedness.

For a Major Equipment Grant ensure your application narrative includes:

• A description of equipment for which the grant would be applied.
• Cost and a description of how it was determined. Attach quotes, if available.
• Will the equipment necessitate the appointment of additional personnel, space or structural changes? If so, give details and how the increased costs are to be financed.

For a Special Grant ensure your application narrative includes:

• A complete description of the activity or service is to be provided.
• The project cost for the period to be covered. Please attach a budget.

The typical grant range is from $5,000 to $15,000.

If you are considering a larger request, we urge you to contact us to discuss:
(306) 751-4756
grants@sscf.ca

How to Apply 

The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Foundation (LEJF) grant process is administered in conjunction with the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF).

Submissions are to be made to SSCF by using our new Online Grant Portal:

• Create a login profile with your contact information and that of your organization
• Download and complete the required Grant Budget Form so that you are prepared to upload it as part of your complete application
• Have ready your Financial Statements and Annual Report to upload as part of a complete application; and
• Have ready any other pertinent materials, in electronic form, that you wish to upload as part of your application

Complete applications must be received on or before March 1st or September 1st (11:45pm).

You will receive a confirmation email immediately upon submission of your grant application. If you do not, please call 306-584-0944 or email grants@sscf.ca

Applications will be reviewed and a short list for further consideration will be created. If your application is short-listed you may be contacted and asked to provide additional information.