Go Green Fund

The Go Green Fund is a financial commitment from the Government of Saskatchewan to assist Saskatchewan's people, communities, non-government organizations and businesses address the province's most important environmental issues. 

The Go Green Fund supports practical, cost-effective solutions delivered through innovative environmental technologies, processes and improved public understanding.  Larger scale initiatives that demonstrate significant environmental benefit and those that have the potential for adoption and/or replication elsewhere in Saskatchewan will be favoured.  "Ordinary course-of-business" activities are not eligible for funding. 

The Go Green Fund will invest in results-based projects that contribute to the following objectives:

• Reduction or avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions measured as tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent reduced, sequestered or avoided;
• Conservation of water supplies measured as litres of water saved;
• Maintenance or restoration of water quality to meet established standards measured as litres of water upgraded or safeguarded from its prior or estimated degraded status;
• Biodiversity conservation measured as hectares of land protected or under biodiversity management;
• Reduction of waste measured as kilograms of waste reduced or diverted; and
• Improvement in the understanding and acceptance of the need to address environmental issues measured by testing the target group's understanding of relevant messages pre- and post- project.  Projects in this area will have a measurable action component directly relating to one or more of the above mentioned objectives.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) system will be the primary process used to solicit competitive bids for projects that achieve these objectives.  Additionally, the fund will employ a rigorous review process that will include risk assessment and cost benefit analysis.  This approach will allow for comparison of projects in the same priority area to determine those that are most cost-effective and have the potential for greatest adoption across Saskatchewan.  Proposals outside the RFP process that align with the fund's objectives will be evaluated using the same criteria.   

For more information, consult the Go Green FAQ  or to provide suggestions on possible areas for investment, please contact:

Go Green Fund Manager
5th Floor - 3211 Albert Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 5W6
Toll-free in Canada 1-855-787-2108
Local calls and outside Canada (306) 787-2108

Go Green Fund Frequently Asked Questions

For examples of past and currently funded projects which meet these objectives please consult the following pages.

Research and Development Projects
Go Green funded Research and Development recipients.

Programs for Residents, Communities and Businesses
Programs for communities, residents and businesses receiving Go Green funding.

Other Government and Crown Supported Programs
Other government and crown supported programs intended to encourage energy efficient and greenhouse gas reducing practices as part of Saskatchewan's Go Green Plan.