Step Up for Mental Health Fund

Step Up for Mental Health – with Cameco as presenting sponsor – is a Saskatoon-based run/walk to raise funds and awareness for mental health. The net proceeds from the 5km, 10km, 21.1km run and walk are disbursed to Saskatchewan organizations undertaking projects that support mental health.

Applications for funding will be adjudicated by a panel that includes mental health expertise, the Saskatoon Community Foundation and 321 Go Running – the managing firm of Step Up.

The 2025 Granting Program will grant an estimated $180,000 with a maximum individual grant of $10,000.

Apply by 5:00 pm November 1, 2025

In addition to Cameco as presenting sponsor, thanks to the following partners who supported the 2025 version of Step Up for Mental Health on September 22^nd in Saskatoon: Tourism Saskatchewan, Discover Saskatoon, New Balance, Ens Auto, Craven SPORT Services, Astoria Counselling, Lifemark (Stonebridge), Pattison Outdoor, Saskatoon Oral Surgery, Loraas Disposal North, Ground Yoga, Five Corners Coffee, Prairie Run Crew, Brainsport, Saskatoon Co-op, WBM Technologies, TAM Intl.

321 Go Running

321 Go Running operates Step Up for Mental Health (Saskatoon), Moose Jaw Running Festival, Synergy Credit Union Sunrise Run (Lloydminster), Saskatoon Running Festival, Raiders Run (Prince Albert), Gingerbread Run (Saskatoon).

Applying for Step Up for Mental Health Funding

• Your application must be focused on mental health
• Application process is open to registered charities, qualified donees, non-profits*, and organized groups* (*for groups without a charitable number, please use 12-3456789 when creating your online account)
• Your project must operate in and benefit a community in Saskatchewan
• All applications must be received via the online application form and must be completed in full to be considered
• Please direct questions to Krys Hertzke, Grants Coordinator.

Application Timeline