Apply for Sponsorships

Sponsorships are where SaskWater and its partners collaborate in pursuit of shared goals, resulting in mutual benefit, and which are viable in the long term. A sponsorship consists of a cash sponsorship or in-kind contribution, given in exchange for an equivalent degree of benefits or recognition.

Requests for cash sponsorships or in-kind contributions must be received at least two months prior to the event. SaskWater will respond to eligible applicants within a reasonable time period and let the applicant know if the request has been declined, approved or if further information is required. SaskWater will not respond to ineligible or late applicants.

Eligibility

The sponsorship of cash or in-kind contributions must directly benefit a Saskatchewan community. To be eligible to receive cash sponsorships or in-kind contributions, the following criteria must be met:

• Support will be given to an organization once per calendar year and for one version of an event, activity or program. (example: where a main event is held in one community with similar versions held in other communities, only the main event will be supported).



• All cash funds must be used in Saskatchewan and used within 18 months of the date of delivery, and returned to SaskWater if not used.



• Priority will be given to activities and events which have a province-wide impact, rather than being specific to one location.



• SaskWater may provide support to conferences provided that:
  • The purpose falls within SaskWater's priority categories for funding: and
  • The selection criteria are met.

SaskWater will not provide support to, nor respond to, ineligible applications which describe the following events, activities or programs:

• Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, or lifestyle
• Religious organizations or events designed to promote religious beliefs or provide funding for religious causes
• Events which are designed to create employment for an event organizer, or which have an event organizer as a significant budget item
• Individuals seeking self-gain or employment through fund raising
• Individuals seeking to raise funds for a cause or event
• Third parties (for profit) raising funds for a charity or event (call centres, professional fund raisers)
• Charities whose head offices are outside Saskatchewan, and where funds provided would go to that head office rather than to the Saskatchewan branch of the charity or organization
• Events held outside Saskatchewan
• Annual General Meetings
• Events which award participants/winners with cash prizes or items of significant dollar value
• Multiple versions of an event held in different communities
• Travel, accommodation or other expenses for trips or tours for individuals, groups or teams
• Advertising in program brochures
• Publications or video productions
• Research, capital or operating expenses
• Fee rebates or discounts
• Graduations
• Sports teams, music groups, service clubs

Recognition

SaskWater will seek recognition, where appropriate, for its sponsorships. This could include such things as:

• Signage;
• Logo placement in brochures or advertisements before/after the event;
• Tickets;
• A corporate table;
• Keynote or other speaking opportunities for SaskWater officials; and,
• Conference registrations for SaskWater employees.
• Tradeshow exhibit

Before applying, organizations are to consider the eligibility criteria and evaluate their eligibility. In your proposal please include the following information:

• The name, address, and phone number of the organization, plus a contact name and phone number/e-mail address



• Information about the organization including:
  • the official name of the organization
  • the Charitable Registration Number and/or Society Registration Number or Non-profit registration number, if applicable
  • the organization's mission / purpose statement
  • a brief summary of the programs and services the organization provides
  • a list of the current board of directors



• A detailed description of the event or activity for which funds or in-kind contributions are requested, including the number of people who will assist in organizing it, and the expected number of people who will attend or benefit from it, including:
  • an outline of the activity for which the organization is seeking cash support or an in-kind contribution and an explanation of how the activity directly benefits a Saskatchewan community, including how the activity will be evaluated
  • the start and completion dates
  • brief budget overview which itemizes the estimated costs of the event or activity, including other sources of funding such as government grants received, and which clearly states how excess funds (after event costs are paid) will be used
  • the cash sponsorship amount sought as well as other cash sponsorship amount options available to SaskWater
  • details about the type of recognition that SaskWater will receive, such as signage, logo placement in brochures or ads before and after the event, tickets, a corporate table, or speaking opportunities

Applications for cash sponsorships or in-kind contributions may be made by
e-mail to: karyn.mossingmurray@saskwater.com.
Those without access to e-mail may apply in writing, either by fax to
(306) 694-3207, or by mail to:
SaskWater - Head Office
200-111 Fairford Street East
Moose Jaw SK S6H 1C8