Grant Writing Information
Finding, Writing, Getting GRANT$
These resources have been created to help communities of faith and outreach ministries within the Horseshoe Falls Regional Council to find, apply and secure Grant$ that are available through The United Church of Canada, governments and secular community foundations. This information was presented at a workshop at the regional office of Antler River Watershed, Horseshoe Falls and Western Ontario Waterways Regional Councils on March 3, 2020.
You will find links to documents and resources as well as 3 segmented recordings of the workshop. Please watch, read and browse these resources as you seek financial support to sustain your ministries.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact either:
Kathy Douglas, Minister, Faith Formation by email or phone at 905-659-3343 ext. 5 or 1-833-236-0280 ext. 5
Diane Matheson-Jimenez, Minister, Social Justice by email or phone at 905-659-3343 ext. * or 1-833-236-0280 ext. *
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.
- The United Church of Canada Foundation & The United Church of Canada Grant Writing Opportunities
- Grant Connect: Search thousands of grant opportunities. Save countless research hours
- Community Foundations: Helping donors match theri interests to community needs, including the Emergency Community Support Fund, a $350 million emergency funding program from the Government of Canada to donees serving vulnerable populations impacted by COVID-19.
- Grants and funding from the Government of Canada
- Canada Summer Jobs (Youth/Young adults)
- New Horizons (Seniors)
- Investment Readiness Program also through the Government of Canada
Other Foundations
- Catherine Donnelly Foundation Supporting bold and innovative initiatives
- Ontario Trillium Foundation Learn about our new investment strategies and granting programs
- Family Foundations: search for various foundations through the Internet
- Corporate Foundations: search for corporate foundations through the Internet
Grant Received
- Responsibilities and tasks once you have succeeded in getting the money
- Impact Measurement
* Please note: when the video ends, another video will begin that is not connected to the presentation.