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.
The Grant application period is now closed.
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About the Community Impact Grant
What is it?
The Community Impact Grant is a grant program dedicated to providing support for registered Canadian charities and non-profits.
From 2017 to the end of 2024 Ecclesiastical will have distributed over 500 charitable grants totalling $5 million to charities both large and small in support of transformational services 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 use 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.
Past Recipients
In 2023, we proudly awarded a Community Impact Grant to 19 registered charities across Canada.
Hear from some recipients about how the grant has been transformational for 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 Grant
Our largest corporate donations to Canadian charities.
Movement for Good
Smaller grants awarded to charities who are making an impact in their communities.
Give for Good
Grants are 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