The 2021 Community Impact Grant
application period is now closed.
Thanks to all registered charities that applied.
Successful applicants will be contacted in the fall, with grants awarded in December 2021.
We’ll be reopening registration in the Fall for our 2022 program.
Please check back soon.

Who qualifies?
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.
Assessment Process
Please see Frequently Asked Questions for additional information and exclusions to eligibility.
To be eligible
There is a rigorous review and assessment process involving our 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, Benefact Trust.
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: