Apply Now: Stephen and Michelene Worobetz Foundation’s (Canada)

Deadline: 01-Oct-2026

The Stephen and Michelene Worobetz Foundation provides grants to qualified donees supporting religion, health, education, culture, voluntary service, and people with special needs. Funding primarily benefits the Saskatoon area, with a strong emphasis on the Ukrainian community, Ukrainian Catholic initiatives, and children, youth, and seniors experiencing disadvantage.

About the Stephen and Michelene Worobetz Foundation

The Stephen and Michelene Worobetz Foundation was established to honour the legacy of Stephen and Michelene Worobetz. Throughout their lives, they dedicated resources and service to improving the circumstances of individuals, institutions, and communities, particularly in the Saskatoon area. The Foundation continues this legacy by supporting charitable work connected to religion, healthcare, education, Ukrainian culture, special needs, and community service. Purpose of the Grant Program The Foundation supports initiatives that improve community well-being and create meaningful opportunities for people who may experience disadvantage.

Its principal funding objectives include:

- Supporting religious and faith-based charitable activities - Advancing health research, teaching, and spiritual healthcare - Promoting education and student development - Increasing knowledge of Catholic and Ukrainian culture - Supporting cultural preservation and awareness - Assisting children, young people, and seniors with special needs - Addressing disadvantage associated with ethnicity, health, or poverty - Encouraging voluntary service - Strengthening organizations serving the Saskatoon community Priority Funding Areas Grantmaking is concentrated in four primary areas: religion, health, education, and culture. Religion The Foundation supports religious initiatives, with particular interest in Ukrainian Catholic-based charities.

Eligible activities may include:

- Faith-based charitable services - Ukrainian Catholic community initiatives - Religious education - Spiritual care - Volunteer programs connected to religious organizations - Activities preserving religious and cultural traditions Projects should demonstrate a clear charitable and community benefit. Health Health-related funding particularly emphasizes research, teaching, and spiritual healthcare.

Potential initiatives may include:

- Health research - Medical or health education - Professional training - Spiritual and pastoral healthcare - Programs assisting people with health-related disadvantages - Community health education - Services for children, youth, or seniors with special needs Applicants should explain how the proposed activities will improve health knowledge, care, access, or well-being. Education The Foundation supports educational initiatives, especially those that increase understanding of Catholic and Ukrainian culture.

Priority activities may include:

- Educational projects about Ukrainian history or culture - Programs sharing information about Catholic traditions - Student awards - Scholarships or bursary-style initiatives delivered through qualified donees - Educational resources - Public lectures, workshops, or learning programs - Youth education and cultural learning Individuals are generally eligible only through student award programs. Culture Cultural grants focus primarily on increasing awareness and appreciation of Ukrainian culture.

Projects may include:

- Ukrainian cultural education - Heritage preservation - Cultural exhibitions - Music, dance, visual art, or performing arts initiatives - Historical documentation - Community cultural events - Publications and educational materials - Intergenerational cultural programming - Activities promoting Ukrainian identity and traditions Applicants should demonstrate how their project will make Ukrainian culture more visible, accessible, or better understood. Support for Persons with Special Needs The Foundation prioritizes assistance for people with special needs, particularly: - Children - Young people - Seniors - People disadvantaged by ethnicity - People experiencing health-related barriers - Individuals and families affected by poverty Projects should clearly identify the target population, the barriers being addressed, and the practical benefits participants will receive. Support for Voluntary Service The Foundation encourages volunteerism within religion, health, education, and culture.

Relevant projects may:

- Recruit and train volunteers - Strengthen volunteer-led services - Recognize community participation - Create meaningful service opportunities - Build the capacity of volunteer-based organizations - Connect volunteers with vulnerable communities Applicants should explain how volunteers will contribute and how their involvement will be supported. Who Is Eligible? Applicants must be qualified donees under Canada’s Income Tax Act. Eligible applicants may include qualified: - Registered charities - Charitable institutions - Educational institutions - Healthcare organizations - Religious organizations - Cultural organizations - Other entities recognized as qualified donees Applicants must demonstrate the organizational and operational capacity to complete the proposed project successfully.

Eligibility for Individuals

Individuals are not generally eligible to apply directly for project funding. Individual support is limited to student award programs. Such awards should normally be administered through an eligible qualified donee. Applicants seeking student assistance should confirm the exact requirements before submitting an application. Geographic Focus Projects should primarily benefit people and communities in the Saskatoon area. Some programs may accept applications from elsewhere in Saskatchewan. Organizations outside Saskatoon should clearly demonstrate: - The geographic area served - The connection to the Foundation’s priorities - How residents of Saskatoon or eligible Saskatchewan communities will benefit - Why the proposed location