The Community Impact Grant is our signature Canadian giving program
Our various giving streams are designed to help charities make a positive and sustained impact in their communities.
These grants are administered under the auspices of our charitable owner, Benefact Trust.
We welcome your grant application
Applications for the 2025 Community Impact Grant are open to registered Canadian charities from July 16th – August 15th. We look forward to reviewing your organization’s application and learning more about how your work is making an impact.
About the Community Impact Grant
What is it?
The Community Impact Grant provides funding support to registered Canadian charities.
From 2017 through 2024, Ecclesiastical has distributed over 500 grants, totaling $5 million, to charitable organizations of all sizes—supporting transformative programs that help communities across Canada to thrive.
Who is Eligible?
The Community Impact Grant is national in scope. It is open to applicants that are:
- Registered Canadian charities as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that are able to provide a charitable tax receipt for the grant amount.
- Will utilize the grant to fund a specific program taking place in Canada that is sustainable beyond the period covered by the grant.
We welcome applications from registered Canadian charities with a mission that aligns with Ecclesiastical’s values and deeply rooted commitment to helping those in need and supporting our communities to thrive.
This year a special focus will be given to charities dedicated to:
- Health and wellbeing
- Education and job training
- Environmental sustainability
- Food security
Past Recipients
In 2024, we proudly awarded a Community Impact Grant to 26 registered charities across Canada.
Hear from some recipients about how the grant has helped transform their communities.
Giving Map
Through our various giving programs, we support Canadian charitable organizations who are making a positive and sustained impact in their communities, from coast to coast.
The Community Impact Grant program includes three other streams of giving:
These grant programs are open to registered Canadian charities whose mission align with Ecclesiastical’s deep-rooted commitment to helping youth, marginalized and underrepresented people and making a measurable impact on our communities.
Impact Grants
Our largest corporate donations to Canadian charities.
Movement for Good
Smaller grants awarded to a large number of charities making a difference in their communities.
Give for Good
Grants distributed to charities across Canada as nominated by our employees.
Explore the Community Impact Grant
Reference Materials
Discover our helpful resources
Grant Writing Guide
Program Evaluation and Assessment Guide
Fundraising Hub