Movement for Good

Yes, this is an annual program.

The 2024 Movement for Good period is now closed. You can sign up for updates to be notified when the grant application period reopens next year.

Successful charities will be notified before the end of 2024.

Typically, grants are awarded via direct deposit into the charity’s registered Canadian bank account.

Absolutely. If your application is unsuccessful, you may apply again next year.

In 2024, 100 grants of $1,000 were awarded.

Yes, you will be notified if your application was not selected.

Please direct all other inquiries to CIG@ecclesiastical.ca and we will be happy to get back to you as soon as possible.

We are unable to consider applications from:

• Non-registered or de-registered charitable organizations
• Charitable organizations working outside of Canada
• Organizations that have already received grant funding from Ecclesiastical Canada this year. If the outcome of another application is still pending, the charity may still apply to Movement for Good.
• Foundations and grant-making institutions
• For profit organizations or ventures
• Fundraising events, annual fundraisers, galas, and other special event fundraising activities
• Issue advocacy groups, political organizations, labour organizations, or service clubs
• Educational institutions (primary, secondary, college, university)
• Recreation or sports teams
• Single individuals
• Retrospective or deficit funding/debt retirement
• Organizations that discriminate

Your application will be assessed by Ecclesiastical Insurance and consideration will focus on two key factors: regionality and overall impact. Our goal is to support initiatives that make a real difference in communities across Canada. Please provide information in your application to help us understand the genuine impact that your organization is making.