The Community Impact Grant is our signature Canadian giving program. Grants are made to specific projects that make a positive and sustained impact on the community, by benefiting youth, vulnerable and under-represented people or by supporting the preservation of Canadian heritage. We administer the grants under the auspices of our charitable trust owner, Allchurches Trust Limited.
Who qualifies?
The Community Impact Grant program is national in scope and is open to Registered Canadian charities whose mission aligns with Ecclesiastical’s values and deep-rooted commitment to “Greater Giving” — helping people in need and making a measurable impact on our communities.
Assessment Process
Please see Frequently Asked Questions for additional information and exclusions to eligibility.
To be eligible
There is a detailed assessment process involving our national Volunteer Committee which is made up of staff from across the country Based on their recommendations, successful recipients are then selected by the Community Grant Giving Committee, which consists of select senior Ecclesiastical executives, who work alongside an independent chair, appointed by our charitable trust owner, Allchurches Trust Limited.
Grant applications go through a rigorous review and vetting process. Our national Volunteer Committee, comprised of staff from across Canada, carefully review and assess all applications and submit their recommendations to the Canadian Grant Giving Committee, consisting of senior Ecclesiastical staff and Chaired by an external member.
Each grant application is assessed against the following success criteria: