Member Assistance Program (MAP)
The Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA) was pleased to distribute over $255,000 in funding from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation in 2025. This was done through our Membership Assistance Program (MAP) grant to Member Organizations (MO). These funds allocated directly to Member Organizations, were provided to support their efforts to align with the SSA, increase their number of participants, expand sport and organizational development opportunities and strengthen local capacity to grow and promote the game of soccer in Saskatchewan.
Grant Application
The Member Assistance Program (MAP) Grant application deadline is midnight on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. Our MAP Grant Quick Guide provides some insights and tips for MAP grant applicants, as well as provides project examples for each funding category.
Please see Section 11 - Grants of the SSA Policy Manual which details complete requirements, expectations, and deadlines to the MAP Grant. We recommend those Member Organizations that intend to apply for the MAP Grant read this document in its entirety to clearly understand the grant requirements.
These past webinars are a good resource to learn more about the MAP Grant application process:
Population Based and Special Project Funding Applications
Submittable Software Technical Questions?
If you have questions about how to use the Submittable online platform used for completing your MAP Grant application and follow-up, please check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.
MAP Grant Process Timeline:
Member Eligibility Requirements
1. Complete and submit SSA annual membership renewal, fee, and all required documentation.
2. Register (directly, through partners, or through MO entities) all participants (players, team personnel, match
officials, and volunteers) served by your organization or club/entity that fall under your governance authority.
3. Paid all outstanding invoices.
4. Met all SSA deadlines and obligations outlined in the SSA by-laws and policies.
5. Be in good standing related to the MAP Grant Policy as well as the application and follow-up process and
deadlines (i.e. no outstanding SSA debt and/or discipline matters).
6. Eligible Regular Member Organizations (MO) must hold a minimum Quality Soccer Provider (QSP) status, or
are actively working towards a QSP status.
a. Member organizations new to the QSP Club Licensing Program must complete and submit a Club Licensing
Declaration of Interest Form, which can be found on our Club Licensing webpage, along with more info
about this program.
b. Once in the QSP process, Member Organizations, who have not yet achieved Quality Soccer Provider (QSP)
status, must provide an annual update on their QSP process as per SSA defined standards.
c. Member Organizations have 2 years to complete the QSP process in order to remain eligible for MAP
Funding.
d. Member Organizations must meet the Club Licensing criteria as set out by Canada Soccer Club Licensing
Program.
Sask Lotteries Recognition
As Sask Lotteries is the funder of the MAP Grant, it is not only important to recognize them in your advertising and promotions, it is a requirement of receiving MAP Grant funding. Please ensure you do your part to promote the sale of Sask Lottery tickets, which funds over 12,000 Sport, Culture and Recreation organizations, by including their logo in your advertising and promotions. Click for Sask Lotteries logos.
MAP Grant Follow-Up
The MAP Grant follow-up deadline is midnight on Friday, October 30th, 2026.
When completing your MAP Grant Follow Up Report, please use the same credentials used when the MAP Grant application was submitted. This Map Grant Follow up Guidelines document provides important information related to the MAP Grant follow up process, what constitutes an eligible receipt and how the funds will be dispersed. The Submittable MAP Grant Follow Up Step-by-Step Guide was developed to assist you as needed.
It might be helpful in your follow up process, to use the following spreadsheets to track your receipts as you receive them for ease of reference when completing your follow up.
Population Based Funding (PBF) Receipt Spreadsheet
Special Project Funding (SPF) Receipt Spreadsheet
Questions?
MAP Applications: Darcy McLeod, Coordinator of Member Services; cms@sasksoccer.com
Club Licensing: Ashlyn Therens, Coordinator of Club Licensing; a.therens@sasksoccer.com
