• 2027 Supporting Ministry Grant 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

  • Congregation codes are available in the Acts & Proceedings or from the Presbytery Clerk.

  • 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 @@@.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Incumbent Information

  • How many incumbents does the ministry have?*
  • Incumbent Induction Date:
     - -
  • Incumbent Appointment Date:
     - -
  • Incumbent 2 Induction Date:
     - -
  • Incumbent 2 Appointment Date:
     - -
  • Incumbent 3 Induction Date:
     - -
  • Incumbent 3 Appointment Date:
     - -
  • Incumbent 4 Induction Date:
     - -
  • Incumbent 4 Appointment Date:
     - -

  • Safety and Accountability

  • The Presbyterian Church in Canada is committed to fostering safe, respectful and inclusive ministry environments. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Leading with Care and Harassment in the Church policies, particularly the procedures for raising concerns, responding to complaints and escalating matters when necessary.

  • Does your congregation or ministry have appropriate procedures in place for addressing safety concerns, harassment or complaints?*
  • Is there a designated person or governing body responsible for receiving and responding to safety or harassment concerns?*
  • Are there any known gaps in your current safety or accountability practices?*

  • 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.

  • Is the incumbent an ordained minister of the PCC or member of the Order of Diaconal Ministries?*
  • Does the incumbent work a minimum of 20 hours a week?*
  • Are pension contributions (member and employer) paid to date for the incumbent?*
  • Are health and dental payments paid to date for the incumbent?*

  • Additional Information

  • Has the ministry explored other sources of income?*

  • 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.

  • Contributions to Presbyterians Sharing:

  • 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.

  • All ministries

  • 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).

  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Browse Files
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof

  • Photo Submission: Ministries are required to submit a minimum of five photos that illustrate how your ministry is serving the community and transforming lives. Please include the appropriate photo releases for all individuals featured.

    Important: Please submit photos as original .jpeg files only so they can be used in PCC publications and communications. Do not submit photos as PDF files.

  • Upload Photo 1
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Upload Photo 2
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Upload Photo 3
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Upload Photo 4
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Upload Photo 5
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Upload More Photos
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Has the photo release been obtained for each photograph? (Release forms should be retained by the ministry) *

  • 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 a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof

  • First-Year Grant Applications Only: Required Documents

    For ministries applying for the first year of funding: Please upload the following two documents:

    • A detailed description of the ministry’s vision, including its goals and plans for the future
    • A five-year financial plan
  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof

  • 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.

  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof

  • Your application has been saved.

    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.

  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof

  • Important: Grants through the Life and Mission Agency are available only to ministries that are under the care and oversight of a court of The Presbyterian Church in Canada.

    Examples of governing bodies and the ministries they may oversee include:

    • Presbytery – congregations and local missions
    • Synod – camps and other regional ministries
    • General Assembly – colleges and other national ministries


    Please attach an extract of the relevant minutes, provided by the Clerk, confirming that the proposal and supporting documents have been reviewed and endorsed by the court.

    Presbyteries (and synods, where applicable) are asked to endorse applications only after careful and prayerful consideration, and where they believe the ministry demonstrates a reasonable measure of vitality, sustainability, and potential for longevity.

  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof

  • The Presbyterian Church in Canada
    50 Wynford Drive, Toronto ON M3C 1J7
    1-800-619-7301 Ext. 290
    presbyterian.ca/cm

  • Should be Empty: