Nutrien marks 65 years in Sask with special grant for communities

Application deadline September 30

August 26, 2024, 10:06 am
Ryan Kiedrowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Nutrien Rocanville.

Usually on a birthday people receive gifts, but Nutrien is celebrating their 65th year in Saskatchewan by sharing with the communities the company calls home. The Nutrien Building Stronger Communities Together Grant will see 65 organizations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba receive grants, with each successful group receiving $2,500 from the company.

“The creation of the grant came out of Nutrien’s desire to mark the occasion by giving back to the communities where we operate,” said Renee Glushyk, Nutrien Manager of Community Relations and Investment. “Nutrien is proud to call Saskatchewan home, we wanted to help others make an impact by providing this grant as a way to support projects, programs, initiatives or events in communities across the province.”

Charities, non-profits, community organizations and even municipalities throughout the two prairie provinces are welcome to apply, with priority placed on communities and surrounding areas where Nutrien operates. Applications are to be submitted online through the Saskatoon Community Foundation before the Sept. 30 deadline. Successful applicants will be announced in early October.

“The Saskatoon Community Foundation stewards funds on behalf of individuals, families and organizations and shares in our desire to support communities,” explained Glushyk. “We have partnered with them on a number of projects in the past, so it was a natural fit for us to partner with them on this grant to celebrate our 65-year legacy.”

Nutrien has been well-known locally for their continued contributions back to the region, supporting several initiatives of various sizes and scope.

“It’s important to us that we make a positive and lasting impact in the communities where we operate, and our employees live,” Glushyk explained. “We’re proud to have been part of the fabric of Saskatchewan for 65 years and even though we now have a global presence, we will always be committed to our roots and to the people who are so critical to our operations as we continue our purpose of Feeding the Future.”

With headquarters in Saskatoon, Nutrien employs 4,300 people in Saskatchewan that ultimately help supply potash to farmers around the globe.