Saskatchewan doubles community rink grant to $5,000 as applications open for 2025-26

Applications are now open for Saskatchewan’s 2025-26 Community Rink Affordability Grant, with the intake running until Feb. 27, 2026.

The provincial government has doubled funding for the program to $5,000 per rink, representing an annual investment of more than $3.2 million, according to the province.

The Luseland Memorial Arena. FILE PHOTO

“The doubling of the Community Rink Affordability Grant marks yet another commitment our government has delivered on,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross said in a statement. “These rinks are very important to Saskatchewan communities. Whether it is sporting events or recreational activities, our local rinks are a place where people of all ages come together.”

The program helps offset operating costs for indoor skating and curling rinks across Saskatchewan and is open to urban and rural municipalities, First Nations communities, Canadian Forces bases, schools and registered non-profit groups.

The grant is administered by the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) on behalf of the provincial government.

“Doubling the Community Rink Affordability Grant funding will make a big difference,” SPRA President Darcy McLeod said. “These recreation spaces are critical to the health, wellbeing and vibrancy of Saskatchewan communities.”

The province said 376 facilities, representing 576 ice surfaces, benefited from the program last year.

Program guidelines and the online application form are available through the SPRA website.

SPRA is a provincial non-profit organization focused on supporting parks and recreation providers. Its core operations are funded by Sask Lotteries.