This program is currently between intakes. Periodic — two intake windows per year, September–November and January–March. As of this fetch (2026-08-15) the current session is marked FULL on the program page; the next window (September–November) opens within the coming weeks. Confirm on the official site ↗
Updated August 2026 · Verified against Prince Albert & District Community Futures (PACF) guidelines
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Side Hustle Microgrant Program (Prince Albert & District Community Futures)

Prince Albert & District Community Futures (PACF)
Maximum Funding
Up to $500
Intakes September–November and January–March; current session shown as FULL
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Lump Sum
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
Varies
Side Hustle Microgrant Program (Prince Albert & District Community Futures) provides Up to $500 non-repayable per applicant. Prince Albert & District Community Futures offers up to $500 in non-repayable funds to Saskatchewan residents in the PACF service area launching a side business. Intakes September–November and January–March; current session shown as FULL.
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Program Description

Prince Albert & District Community Futures offers up to $500 in non-repayable funds to Saskatchewan residents in the PACF service area launching a side business. Intakes run September–November and January–March, and the current session is shown as full.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a resident of the PACF region in Saskatchewan
  • Must have a side-business idea and provide a detailed application
  • Must be willing to complete the online 'Intro to Side Hustle' modules
  • Must be willing to meet one-on-one with the program facilitator as required
  • Must not have received Side Hustle grant funds from any other service area
  • Funds cannot be used for direct sales, multi-level marketing, or purchasing an existing business
Provinces
Industries
All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $500 non-repayable per applicant
Type
Grant
Level
Private
Deadline
Intakes September–November and January–March; current session shown as FULL

Program Scorecard

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Deadline
Between Intakes
Approval
Varies
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The current session is full, so plan for the September–November or January–March intake; successful completion can fast-track a separate Community Futures micro-loan.

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1 Confirm eligibility Be a resident of the PACF region in Saskatchewan with a side-business idea and a detailed application, and have not already received Side Hustle funds from another service area.

Required Documents 3

Detailed Side Hustle grant application
Description of the side business idea and planned use of funds

Eligible Expenses 5

Ineligible Expenses 3

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