Community Impact Grant

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

• Non-registered or de-registered charitable organizations,
• For-profit organizations or ventures,
• Issue advocacy groups, political organizations, labour organizations, or service clubs,
• Grant-making institutions and foundations,
• Educational institutions (primary, secondary, college, university),
• Recreation or sports teams,
• Fundraising event, annual funds, galas, and other special event fundraising activities,
• Single individuals,
• Retrospective or deficit funding/debt retirement,
• Most capital (infrastructure) projects,
• Organizations that discriminate,
• Applications made within two years of a previous grant or donation from Ecclesiastical Insurance (valued at $10,000 or greater),
• Programs taking place outside of Canada.