2027 Supporting Ministry Grants Application

Please ensure that the steps outlined in the Ministry Endorsement documents have been completed before initiating the grant application process. For more information, visit presbyterian.ca/grants or contact Congrational and Community Ministries.

Application deadline: October 1

Please note: Congregational and Community Ministries cannot guarantee that applications received after the October 1 deadline will be accepted.
Ministry Information
Name of Charge/Ministry:*
Presbytery:*
Synod:*
Congregation Code:
Congregation codes are available in the Acts & Proceedings or from the Presbytery Clerk.
Grant Category:*
This information is available in the spring projection letter received by ministries and Presbytery Clerks.

Please note: "Renewing Ministry" refers to the category of the ministry, not the renewal of an application.
All grant recipients must comply fully with the Denomination and required standards of the Canada Revenue Agency. If the ministry does not have a valid CRA number, but is in the process of applying, please enter @@@.
Charitable Status/BN #:*
Ministry Physical Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Ministry Email:*
example@example.com
Ministry Mailing Address (if different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code
Clerk of Session/Ministry Board Chair:*
Clerk/Chair Email:*
A copy of this application will be sent to this address
Phone Number:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Treasurer:*
Treasurer Email:
example@example.com
Phone Number:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Incumbent Information
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Incumbent Name:*
Incumbent Email:*
example@example.com
Incumbent Position:*
example@example.com
Incumbent Induction Date:

MonthDayYear
Incumbent Appointment Date:

MonthDayYear
Congregational and Community Ministries projected grant*
New applications use $0
Grant requested by ministry*
Grant approved by presbytery*
Incumbent 2 Name:
Incumbent 2 Email:
example@example.com
Incumbent 2 Position:
example@example.com
Incumbent 2 Induction Date:

MonthDayYear
Incumbent 2 Appointment Date:

MonthDayYear
Canadian Ministries projected grant
New applications use $0
Grant requested by ministry
Grant approved by presbytery
Incumbent 3 Name:
Incumbent 3 Email:
example@example.com
Incumbent 3 Position:
example@example.com
Incumbent 3 Induction Date:

MonthDayYear
Incumbent 3 Appointment Date:

MonthDayYear
Canadian Ministries projected grant
New applications use $0
Grant requested by ministry
Grant approved by presbytery
Incumbent 4 Name:
Incumbent 4 Email:
example@example.com
Incumbent 4 Position:
example@example.com
Incumbent 4 Induction Date:

MonthDayYear
Incumbent 4 Appointment Date:

MonthDayYear
Canadian Ministries projected grant
New applications use $0
Grant requested by ministry
Grant approved by presbytery
Canadian Ministries projected grant (for re-applying ministries only)
Total grant requested by ministry
Total grant approved by presbytery

2027 Supporting Ministry Grants Application
Pension and Benefits
It is the policy of The Presbyterian Church in Canada that participation in the pension and benefits program of the denomination is compulsory for ordained ministers and members of the Order of Diaconal Ministries.
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
Please explain:*
YesNo
Please explain:*

Additional Information
Describe how the presbytery is in partnership with the ministry:*
YesNo
Please list sources:*
Please explain:*
Grants to ministries are made possible because of generous donations to Presbyterians Sharing. Please indicate the year in which the ministry anticipates that the final grant will be received.
Year:*
If other, please explain:*
Contributions to Presbyterians Sharing:
Previous year's actual:*
Current year's budget:*
Coming year's budget:*

Required Documents Checklist
The following documents are required in order for the application to be considered complete and reviewed. Please ensure they are accessible before proceeding to the next page. The following page cannot be saved unless all documents are uploaded.
Confirmation of current police record check for incumbent(s)is on file with presbytery (i.e., letter from clerk)Extract of presbytery minutes (i.e., from clerk)Stories of Mission, 600 words or less (Stories of Mission should tell a “story” of how God is working to transform the lives of individuals or members of your community. Additional guidelines and samples are available at https://presbyterian.ca/canadian-ministries/supporting-ministry-grants)Most recent annual reportPhotos of the ministry (Please provide original .jpeg files. Ministries should submit a minimum of five photos that represent how your ministry is serving in your community and transforming lives, along with photo release)Financial statements including: (1) complete financial statement for last full calendar year, (2) financial statements to date, and (3) budget for the forthcoming yearAnnual Leading with Care report to presbytery (sample available at https://presbyterian.ca/grants)Goals and Objectives (Please outline your goals and identify one objective for the coming year. Describe the ministry initiative that you would like to work on this year; list one specific result (objective) that you are hoping to accomplish this year and how will you achieve this result; share what types of challenge you are facing and how receiving this grant how will it impact your congregation or ministry.)Evaluation Form for Current Year (for ministries already receiving a grant)

Required Documents Attachments
Reminder: All documents must be completely filled in and uploaded before the page can be saved.
Stories of Mission highlight ministries and share the work of Presbyterians Sharing with the wider church (no more than 600 words).
Stories of Mission *

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Annual Report*

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Goals and Objectives*

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Evaluation Form for Current Year (for ministries already receiving a grant)

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Ministries are required to submit a minimum of five photos that represent how your ministry is serving in your community and transforming lives (along with photo release). Please submit only original .jpeg files so that the photos can be used for publications.
Photos*

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All ministries are required to upload the following financial statements:
- Complete financial statement for last full calendar year
- Financial statement to date
- Budget for the forthcoming year
Upload financial statements*

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For ministries applying for the first year of the grant: Please upload the following two documents
- A detailed description of the ministry's vision
- Five-year financial plan
Upload ministry vision

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Upload five-year financial plan

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All ministries of The Presbyterian Church in Canada are required to submit an annual Leading with Care report to presbytery. Please attach the annual submission.
Leading with Care report*

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Please attach any other relevant information

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At this time, please print your application, along with the attachments, for submission and review by the presbytery.

If the application is endorsed by the presbytery, please return to this form and attach both the police record check letter and the extract of minutes, received from the clerk. Other changes to the application can also be made at this time.

When the application is complete, press "Submit." Once the "Submit" button has been clicked, you are no longer able to access the form to make changes.

Please contact Congregational and Community Ministries if you have questions.
Ministries are required to submit confirmation indicating that the incumbent has a current police record check on file with the presbytery.
Letter from Clerk*

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Grants through the Life and Mission Agency are available for ministries that are under the oversight of a court of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Examples of governing bodies and ministries for which they provide oversight could include:
- Presbytery – congregations and local missions
- Synod – camps
- General Assembly – colleges
Please attach the extract of minute, provided by the clerk, indicating the proposal and documents attached have been reviewed and endorsed by the court. Presbyteries (and synods, when applicable) are to endorse ministries only after careful and prayerful consideration and that are believed to have some measure of vitality and longevity.
Extract of Minutes*

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Ministry Information

Incumbent Information

2027 Supporting Ministry Grants Application

Pension and Benefits

Additional Information

Required Documents Checklist

Required Documents Attachments

Reminder: All documents must be completely filled in and uploaded before the page can be saved.