The provincial government’s community rink affordability grant program application period is opening Monday.

The province has earmarked $1.7 million to the program for 2022-2023.

Communities, First Nations, schools, and non-profits are eligible and encouraged to register for an annual grant of $2,500 per indoor ice surface.

To learn more and register for the program, you can apply on the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association’s website. The province said in a media release that in 2021-22, a total of the 594 ice surfaces received funding, including 377 skating rinks and 217 curling rinks.

You can apply between October 17th 2022 and January 16th, 2023.