United Church of Canada Foundation Spring 2025 Grants Announcement
After another fruitful granting cycle, The Joint Grants Committee met on May 13 and 14th and reviewed applications across three different granting programs of the United Church and Foundation, and from communities of faith nationwide. After careful consideration, the Joint Grants Committee and the Foundation’s Board happily share the United Church of Canada Foundation Spring 2025 grant results!
There are 62 grants, scholarships, and awards totalling $394,490.92:
- 38 grants through the Seeds of Hope granting program, totalling $292,700
- 3 grants to congregations through special requests, totalling $23,500
- 1 grant from The Transformational Learning fund totalling $2,340.92
- 20 Scholarships and Academic Awards totalling $75,950
Click here to check out all of the grants awarded.
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. Seeds of Hope grantees, if you’re on social media, share your progress using the hashtag #SOHSpring2025. 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.
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