Movement for Good

Yes, this is an annual program.

In 2023 the grant application is open from November 28th and closes on December 11th

Successful applicants will be notified in December with grants being awarded soon after.

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.

This year, 200 grants at $1,000 will be 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.

You must be a current registered charity in Canada as defined by the Canadian Revenue Agency and the project must take place in Canada.

The following exclusions apply:

1. Non-registered or de-registered charitable organizations,
2. For-profit organizations or ventures,
3. Issue advocacy groups, political organizations, labour organizations, or service clubs,
4. Grant-making institutions and foundations,
5. Educational institutions (primary, secondary, college, university),
6. Recreation or sports teams,
7. Fundraising event, annual funds, galas, and other special event fundraising activities,
8. Single individuals,
9. or deficit funding/debt retirement,
10. Most capital (infrastructure) projects,
11. 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, so please provide detailed information in your application to help us understand the true impact your organization is making.