Application Guidelines

The Grant application period is now closed.

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The Community Impact Grant program is national in scope. It is open to registered Canadian charities with a mission that aligns with Ecclesiastical’s values and deep-rooted commitment to “Greater Giving” — helping people in need and making a measurable impact on our communities.

This year a special focus will be given to charities that are addressing the following key areas:

Discover if your charity and program are eligible for funding:

You must be a current registered charity in Canada as defined by the Canadian Revenue Agency
Only programs that take place in Canada are eligible for Community Impact Grant funding
Applications made within 1 year of a previous Community Impact Grant being approved or before an existing grant is acquitted are not permitted
Grant requests must be for a specific program
The program must be sustainable beyond the period covered under the grant
Charities must be able to provide a charitable tax-receipt for the full amount of the donation

We are unable to consider applications from:

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

At the end of your application declaration and consent must be made by a person from the organization submitting the Grant’s application who has appropriate authority (Board Member or Trustee) to declare and consent to the matters required. You will also be required to upload the following documents:

A list of current executive/board members

Most recent audited financial statements and annual report

Itemized budget for the program

You have the option to add supporting materials including marketing, collateral, audio/visual to support your application.

You can save your progress and resume your submission at a later date if required.

Assessment Process

Our national Volunteer Committee reviews and assesses applications and submits a shortlist to the Canadian Grant Giving Committee who select all successful recipients.

Each grant application is assessed against the following success criteria:

The scale and impact of the program

The program’s potential for long-term sustainability and success

The program’s innovation, creativity and inclusion

The organization’s ability to measure results and provide outcomes

The program’s cost-effectiveness and long-term financial soundness

The program’s diversity and inclusion