Approximately $1.6 million in charitable gaming grants are being distributed to more than 900 groups and organizations across the province by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA).
"Volunteers who provide important activities and programs in their local communities work hard because they want to make a difference," Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Don Morgan said. "Our government is pleased to recognize those efforts and support these groups and organizations by providing additional financial support through the charitable grant program."
The quarterly grants, which are based on the net proceeds raised through licensed charitable gaming activities, provide important funding for a variety of community projects. Among the grant recipients this quarter include volunteer fire departments, humane societies, amateur football and hockey clubs and a variety of local service clubs.
The charitable gaming grant program supports groups and organizations that conduct charitable gaming including licensed bingos, raffles, breakopen tickets, Texas Hold 'em poker and Monte Carlo events. Groups and organizations receive a grant equal to 25 per cent of the net revenues raised from these activities, up to a maximum grant of $100,000 annually.
Charitable gaming grants are paid quarterly. Groups that conduct licensed charitable gaming activities and events do not have to apply for the charitable gaming grant. Charitable gaming reports submitted by the groups are used by SLGA to calculate grants.
In 2009-10, SLGA paid out approximately $7.8 million through the charitable gaming grant program.
