Saskatchewan Horse Federation Grants - Overview
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Member Grants
Must be a current SHF member to be eligible to apply for Grant Funding
All applicants MUST complete Respect in Sport or Stay in The Game 14 years and younger, and submit a copy of the completion certificate
Athlete Grant
Application Deadline October 31, 2025 - Coming Soon
Introducing the online application/follow up process! Click on Application and it will take you through the form step by step.
The purpose of the Athlete Grants are to provide financial assistance to individual athletes with their quest to achieve excellence in equestrian sport. It is designed to assist with training and competition opportunities and to improve performance and numbers of athletes competing at the provincial, regional, national and/or international levels of competition.
The process of applying for and adjudicating the Athlete Assistance, Talent ID including High-Performance has changed. To streamline the entire process the Athlete Assistance, Talent ID and High-Performance are now combined into one Application/Follow Up form. Athletes will supply detailed information as per grant application requirements and be measured relative to all other applications. ALL Applications/Follow Ups will be adjudicated by the SHF Grants Committee.
If you require assistance please send an email to [email protected] or Call Pam's direct line at 306-780-9244, during office hours 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.
High Performance Frequently Asked Questions
Coaching Assistance Grant
Applications/Follow ups Deadline Oct. 31, 2025
The purpose of this grant is to assist those individuals actively seeking accreditation in the Coaching Certification Program of equestrian coaching to attend upgrading sessions not available in Saskatchewan. Successful applicants must demonstrate that such courses will benefit the equestrian community as a whole and be prepared to assist the SHF with activities within the Province if called upon to do so.
Preference will be given to those applicants aligning with National Coaching Certification Program NCCP Stream.
Individuals must submit proof that they have successfully completed “Respect in Sport” with Sask Sport.
At this time, online Education registration fees will be recognized.
Officials Assistance Grant
Applications/Follow ups Deadline Oct. 31, 2025
The purpose of this grant is to assist those individuals actively seeking accreditation in equestrian officiating (Judges, Stewards and Course Designers) to attend upgrading sessions not available in Saskatchewan.
Preference will be given to those aligning with recognized (EC, NRHA, etc.) certification.
Successful applicants must demonstrate that such courses will benefit the equestrian community as a whole and be prepared to assist the SHF with activities in the Province if called upon to do so. Individual must submit proof that they have successfully completed “Respect in Sport” with Sask Sport.
Club Grants
Community Clinic Grant - Follow-Up Deadline October 31, 2025 (for clubs that applied)
ALL APPLICATIONS/FOLLOW-UP REPORTS MUST BE EMAILED TO [email protected] subject line Clinic Grant Application or Clinic Follow-up Report
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Follow-Up Report
Before applying for the Community Clinic Grant, the Club must be a registered current Not For Profit organization with ISC.
This year Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is strictly holding to their mandate of the following:
Sports organizations at the community or regional level that promote a charitable objective through the delivery of a structured, developmental and competitive amateur athletic program or outdoor sports program for youth or the disabled, either on an individual or team basis, may be eligible for gaming proceeds.
A sports organization or team is considered Adult when any of its membership or players are over 21 years of age. An Adult sports organizations or team is not normally eligible for gaming licensing if the only programs it provides are for adults. An Adult sports organization may be eligible for gaming proceeds only if it meets any one of the following:
The organization provides a structured, developmental and competitive amateur sports program for youth or the disabled. The organization shall only spend its Gaming Proceeds on the youth, and/or disabled component. Gaming Proceeds cannot be used to directly support adult sport programs. (Individual teams with adult participants, or groups with nominal youth participants, would not qualify for this exemption).
Gaming Proceeds are only spent on the youth, and/or disabled component.
Must be a current Club Member of the SHF and the club must be a registered not-for- profit. A copy of the certificate of Insurance must be on file at the office and the club must have submitted proof that at least one Club Member has successfully completed “Respect in Sport” with Sask Sport . If the club has submitted a copy of the Respect in Sport certificate within the past year you will not need to resubmit. This course can be found at http://sasksrc.respectgroupinc.com/ free of charge.
We are asking that all applications be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line of Clinic Grant Application. Deadline for application is May 1.
All Follow Up Reports are to be emailed with supporting receipts, or copies of cancelled cheques to [email protected] with the subject line of Community Clinic Grant Follow up. Follow up deadline is Oct. 31.
MAP (Membership Assistance Program) Grant Follow-up reports due October 31, 2025 (for clubs that applied)
ALL APPLICATIONS/FOLLOW-UP REPORTS MUST BE EMAILED TO [email protected] subject line MAP Grant Application or MAP Follow-up Report
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Guidelines
In order to qualify for the MAP funding, the club must be associated with the SHF for a minimum of one year.
The MAP grants are made available to clubs to help them increase the number of participants and the quality of equestrian sport development in their communities.
A copy of the certificate of Insurance must be on file at the office and the club must have submitted proof that at least one Club Member has successfully completed “Respect in Sport” with Sask Sport . If the club has submitted a copy of the Respect in Sport certificate within the past year you will not need to resubmit. This course can be found at http://sasksrc.respectgroupinc.com/ free of charge.
MAP Grant comes specifically through Sask Sport to the SHF for Corporate Clubs. Please be aware of the eligible and ineligible expenses you can submit, read the guidelines.
We are asking that all applications be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line of MAP Grant Application. Deadline for application is May 1.
All Follow Up Reports are to be emailed with supporting receipts, or copies of cancelled cheques to [email protected] with the subject line of MAP Grant Follow up. Deadline for follow up is Oct. 31.
Saskatchewan-Bred Development Grant - Follow-Up reports due October 31, 2025 (for clubs that applied)
ALL APPLICATIONS/FOLLOW-UP REPORTS MUST BE EMAILED TO [email protected] subject line SK Bred Grant Application or SK Bred Grant Follow-up Report
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Before applying for the Saskatchewan-Bred Development Grant, the club must be a current registered club with the SHF.
The purpose of the Saskatchewan-Bred Development Grant is to provide assistance to Clubs for competition development that promotes Saskatchewan Bred horses in the provincial industries. This grant is available to breed organizations for programs or competitions to develop, support and recognize the breeding of top equine athletes and genetics in Saskatchewan. Programs and competitions are to recognize excellence in Saskatchewan-Bred horses. (The SHF will recognized any foal born in Saskatchewan, as Saskatchewan-Bred. Proof of foaling location may be requested.)
A copy of the certificate of Insurance must be on file at the office and the club must have submitted proof that at least one Club Member has successfully completed “Respect in Sport” with Sask Sport . If the club has submitted a copy of the Respect in Sport certificate within the past year you will not need to resubmit. “Respect in Sport” with Sask Sport. This course can be found at http://sasksrc.respectgroupinc.com/ free of charge.
We are asking that all applications be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line of SK Bred Grant Application. Deadline for application is May 1.
All Follow Up Reports are to be emailed with supporting receipts, or copies of cancelled cheques to [email protected] with the subject line of SK Bred Grant Follow up. Follow up deadline is Oct. 31.
Team Grant - Follow-up Report Due October 31, 2025 (for clubs that applied)
ALL APPLICATIONS/FOLLOW-UP REPORTS MUST BE EMAILED TO [email protected] subject line Team Grant Application or Team Grant Follow-up
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Follow-Up Report
Before applying for Team Travel Grant, the club must be a current registered club with the SHF.
The purpose of the Team Grant is to support those athletes who train as a team and who also compete in specific team classes or events. The grant is designed to support teams who achieve competition results at either in or out of province events such as Regional or National Championships.
The SHF will use national, provincial, breed or discipline group definitions of what constitutes a “team” to assess funding eligibility. For the purposes of the Team Grant, a “Club” is not considered a “Team”. However, a club may apply for funding on behalf of team members training and competing in team events within their club or Provincial Discipline Group. Funding must go directly to the team members and not the club.
Teams drawn/selected at an event are not eligible.
A copy of the certificate of Insurance must be on file at the office and the club must submit proof that at least one Team Member has successfully completed “Respect in Sport” with Sask Sport . This course can be found at http://sasksrc.respectgroupinc.com/ free of charge.
We are asking that all applications be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line of Team Grant Application. Application deadline is May 1.
All Follow Up Reports are to be emailed with supporting receipts, or copies of cancelled cheques to [email protected] with the subject line of Team Grant Follow up. Follow up deadline is Oct. 31.
Team Travel Grant - Follow-Up Deadline October 31, 2025 (for clubs that applied)
ALL APPLICATIONS/FOLLOW-UP REPORTS MUST BE EMAILED TO [email protected] subject line Team Travel Grant Application or Team Travel Grant Follow-up
DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS OR FOLLOW-UP REPORTS
Follow-Up Report
Before applying for Team Travel Grant, the club must be a current registered club with the SHF.
The Saskatchewan Horse Federation (SHF) Team Travel Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to a Saskatchewan Team (or individual athletes on a National Team) participating at regional, national or international championships outside Saskatchewan. In general, this grant is provided to Teams through the member club responsible for attendance at the event. In rare or unusual circumstances applications from Individuals may also be considered.
Note – Team travel grants are specifically designed to support Saskatchewan athletes who are representing the province (region or country) at an event where points are earned for international, national, regional, or provincial standings – and not self. There must be a qualification or team selection process.
A copy of the certificate of Insurance must be on file at the office and the club must submit proof that at least one Team Member has successfully completed “Respect in Sport” with Sask Sport . This course can be found at http://sasksrc.respectgroupinc.com/ free of charge.
We are asking that all applications be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line of Team Travel Grant.
All Follow Up Reports are to be emailed with supporting receipts, or copies of cancelled cheques to [email protected] with the subject line of Team Travel Grant Follow up.
Hosting Grant
Application and Guidelines @ Sask Sport
Hosting Grants are given to support amateur sport events hosted in Saskatchewan that build capacity in the Sport System (excellence, infrastructure, human resources, participation), maximize economic & community benefits, and promote Saskatchewan culture and values. These events must be regional, national or international events. The applications for this grant are reviewed and approved by Sask Sport.
