
Grants and Funding
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Capital Assistance Programs | Embracing the Spirit | The United Church of Canada Foundation | The Vision Fund | Healing Fund | Justice & Reconciliation Fund | Faithful Footprints | Toronto United Church Council | Holy Currencies | Grant Recipients |Staff
Capital Assistance Programs
The Fund is managed by the General Council Office and each application for a grant or a loan requires regional approval. The following grants and loans are available:
- Capital Loans and Development Loans for Pastoral Charges or Congregations
- Modernization and Improvement Grants for Church/Manse
- Technology Support Grants for Pastoral Charges, Congregations, and Community Ministries
- Loans and Grants for Camps and Education and Retreat Centres
A congregation can apply for several different types of grants in a calendar year—for example, a Technology Grant, a Manse Modernization Grant, and a Church Modernization Grant. A congregation may only make one application per grant type per year.
For further information on Capital Assistance: https://united-church.ca/leadership/church-administration/local-administration/capital-assistance-programs
Embracing the Spirit – Edge Network
Embracing the Spirit is supported by the Mission and Service Fund.
Grants can be between $500 and $5,000. Proposal deadlines are quarterly and due on the 15th of the month: January, April, July, and October. These grants do not require regional approval.
For further information on Embracing the Spirit and Innovation Grants:
https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/being-community/embracing-spirit/innovation-grants
The United Church of Canada Foundation
The United Church of Canada Foundation offers a wide variety of different grant opportunities for United Church of Canada organizations and individuals to bring life to the mission and values of the United Church. These grants are a part of the stewardship of our trusts and endowments, made possible by the generosity of donors to the Foundation and the United Church of Canada.
These grants do not require regional approval.
A few opportunities are highlighted below. For a complete list of grants available through the UCC Foundation: PDF
SEEDS OF HOPE
The Seeds of Hope granting program supports innovative, unique, and much-needed projects in the following areas of ministry:
- Innovative Programs for Seniors
- Children and Anti-Poverty Programs
- Housing Programs
- General Programs
- Lectureships and Events
For more information on grants available: https://www.unitedchurchfoundation.ca/grants/seeds-of-hope/
NEW MINISTRIES FORMATION FUND
The New Ministries Formation Fund helps support new ministry initiatives that address changing cultures and communities in urban, rural, and suburban realities; that are sensitive to the intercultural commitments of the church; and reflect a commitment to the environment, peace, and justice.
These grants do not require regional approval.
Individuals, ministries, and courts of the United Church of Canada are welcome to apply for a grant from the New Ministries Formation Fund.
For more information: https://www.unitedchurchfoundation.ca/grants/new-ministries-fund/
Information about grants supporting education, continued learning and scholarship is available here:
https://www.unitedchurchfoundation.ca/grants/education-based-grants/
Information about other grants for communities and individuals: https://www.unitedchurchfoundation.ca/grants/general-grant-opportunities/
The Vision Fund
These grants do not require regional approval.
Seed Grants for Innovative Ministry
Innovative, creative, and new youth and young adult ministries are eligible for a grant of up to $5,000. If congregations or groups undertake additional fundraising, they can apply for an additional matching grant of up to $3,000.
Application deadlines are January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15.
Continuing Education Bursaries for First Third Ministry Leaders
Support is available for continuing education events with a focus on First Third Ministry (children, youth, young adults, camp, campus ministry, family ministry). Volunteers and congregational designated ministers (CDMs) can receive up to $500 per person, per year; designated lay ministers (DLMs) and ordered ministers can receive up to $300 per person, per year. Books and association memberships are not funded. There is a cap of $1,000 per pastoral charge per year.
Application deadlines are January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15.
Grants for Flourishing Ministry Programs
Each triennium, grants of $25,000 per year are available for up to two exemplary, transformative, and ongoing ministry programs. These programs embrace methods for people to enter relationships marked by service and engagement with God’s mission in the world. They must include a theological rationale and strong faith content.
The application deadline is October 15 in years preceding a General Council.
For more information: https://united-church.ca/community-faith/being-community/children-and-youth/vision-fund
Healing Fund
These grants do not require regional approval.
The Healing Fund is supported by the Mission and Service Fund.
For more information: https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/being-community/indigenous-ministries/healing-fund
Justice and Reconciliation Fund
These grants do not require regional approval.
A group can apply for a grant to a maximum of three years in a row, and can receive a maximum of $10,000 each year.
Applications are to be submitted by March 15 or September 15; decisions will be rendered within eight weeks of these deadlines.
For more information: https://united-church.ca/social-action/justice-initiatives/reconciliation-and-indigenous-justice/justice-and-reconciliation
Faithful Footprints
These grants do not require regional approval.
You can access up to $20,000 in energy efficiency grant money to carry out actions such as those listed in the examples. You can access an additional $10,000 if you are decarbonizing.
Faithful Footprints is a partnership of FAITH & THE COMMON GOOD and The United Church of Canada.
For more information: https://www.faithfulfootprints.org/
Toronto United Church Council
For more information: https://www.tucc.ca/about-tucc/
Holy Currencies: Six Blessings for Sustainable Missional Ministries
Introduction
The following video includes a brief stewardship-themed worship and exercise based on Eric H. F. Law’s book Holy Currencies: Six Blessings for Sustainable Missional Ministries (ISBN: 9780827214927):
*Please note: when the video ends, another video will begin that is not connected to the presentation.
Grant Getting
Following are some best practices for finding and applying for grants. These include a variety of grant opportunities within and outside of the United Church.
*Please note: when the video ends, another video will begin that is not connected to the presentation.
Grant Received
- Responsibilities and tasks once you have succeeded in getting the money
- Impact Measurement
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Grant Recipients
In 2022, Shining Waters Regional Council is pleased to provide support to the following ministries.
Mission & Service Grants
Anglican United Refugee Alliance (AURA)
Davenport Perth Community Ministry
Ecumenical Chaplaincy, University of Toronto
Fred Victor Centre
Jane Finch Community Ministry
Massey Centre for Women
Mount Sinai Hospital Chaplaincy
Muskoka Chaplaincy
Toronto Southeast Presbytery, Major Capital Fund
Tamil United Church Mission
Presbyteries of Toronto Conference Corporation (PTCC) Grants
Camp Big Canoe
Camp Simpresca
Lake Scugog Camp
Sparrow Lake Camp
Bloor Street United Church Refugee Program
Cummer Ave United Church Drop-Inn
Filipino Christian Fellowship, North York
Good Tree Korean United Church Mission, Toronto
Grace Place Outreach on Main, Brampton
Moorelands Community Services, Toronto
Stone Soup Network, Windermere United Church
The Journey Neighbourhood Centre, Brampton
Wesley Mimico Food Program
Weston King Centre
Shining Waters Regional Council Grants
Alpha Korean United Church
Davenport Perth Community Ministry
GO Project
Jane Finch Community Ministry
Ministere Protestant francophone de Toronto
Regent Park Community Ministry
Roncesvalles United Church Dinner with Dignity Program
Stonegate Community Ministry
Staff Support

JODY MALTBY
Regional Staff Lead and Communities of Faith Minister
Phone: 416-231-7680 | 1-800-268-3781
Extension: 6226
Email: jmaltby@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council
Location: Teleworks and works from the Guthrie Main Office
Role: Jody coordinates the support to communities of faith, including coordinating the work of regional staff.
Contact Jody about: Conflict Resolution; Community Ministries; Congregational Finance; Covenants; Governance; Grants; Property Renovation or Sale; Transitions – amalgamations, collaboration, closures.

RACHAEL HOWES
Executive Assistant and Administrative Support
Phone: 416-231-7680 | 1-800-268-3781
Extension: 6144
Email: rhowes@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council and Canadian Shield Regional Council
Location: Works from the Main Office in Guthrie, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Role: Rachael provides administrative support to the Executive Minister, Regional Council Executive, and related Commissions.
Contact Rachael about: General Inquiries; Conference Call Booking; Copyright Information; Currents Newsletter; Family News; Incorporated Ministries; Minutes and Policies; Nominations; Regional Meeting.