United Church of Canada Foundation Fall 2024 Grants Announcement
Following another busy round, the Joint Grants Committee met to review applications for Fall 2024 grants across our granting programs. After careful consideration, the Joint Grants Committee and the Foundation’s Board enthusiastically share the United Church of Canada Foundation Fall 2024 grant results!
There are 47 grants awarded, totalling $370,450:
- 30 grants through the Seeds of Hope granting program, totalling $145,700
- 6 grants through the United, We granting program totaling $100,000
- 6 grants through the Promotion Project Fund granting program totalling $50,000
- 3 grants through the Embracing the Spirit/New Ministries granting program totalling $44,750
Click here to check out all of the grants awarded.
New Grant Programs
We are excited to support the first projects as part of our new, dedicated trust-based granting program: United, We. In each of the next two years (2024 and 2025), up to $100,000 will be available through ‘United, we’ to support impactful existing work at United Church organizations and partners who otherwise would not qualify for funding through current granting programs.
Plus, owing to the generosity and creativity of a Foundation donor, the Promotional Project Fund is also granting this Fall, supporting congregations in their marketing efforts as they seek to attract members, promote their vital ministries, and retain a strong community presence.
If you didn’t see the announcement of our Centennial Grants earlier this Fall, you can check those out here! A reminder that applications for the next round of Centennial celebration grants are due December 15.
Con-grant-ulations!
Every granting round, the Committee reviews a growing number of thoughtful applications all of which represent treasured ministries to the people who submitted them. Each and every project (funded or not!) is important!
God, stir the hearts of those who will soon learn of their successful application!
Please also encourage those who will not receive the news they were hoping for.
And bless them all that they will continue to act with boldness in their work. Amen.
If you’re receiving a grant or scholarship this round, we’re overjoyed to be on the journey with you! The Board and Joint Grants Committee are thrilled to support your ministry through this important project. If you’re not sure what to do next, check out the resources we’ve put together here.
Your story is part of the fabric of the United Church, and we want to hear it as it unfolds through the ministry supported by your grant! We’re excited to amplify your good work, so don’t be a stranger. And, if you’re on social media, share your progress using the hashtag #SOHFall2024. Don’t forget to tag us!
And of course, Foundation staff are here to answer your questions… and there will be questions! Email the team at any time.
Support Grants Like These
Foundation grants support unique and innovative United Church people and projects making an impact in our communities. Of course, these opportunities are made possible by the faithful generosity of United Church people.
Did you know that you can make a gift to any fund at the Foundation? It’s true; even scholarship funds and Seeds of Hope granting funds! “Unrestricted” or “undesignated” gifts are also gratefully accepted, as they provide extra flexibility during busy rounds like this one! So, if you’ve made a gift to the Foundation before, you are helping make projects like these happen. Thank you! Make a gift to support this important work into the future.
