United Church of Canada Foundation Fall 2025 Grants Announcement
Following another active granting cycle, The Joint Grants Committee met to review applications across three different granting programs of the United Church and Foundation, and from communities of faith nationwide. It was the first decision-making meeting for the Committee’s newest members Leeann Shimoda, Nia Bentayen, and new Chair The Very Rev. Dr. Richard Bott. After careful consideration, the Joint Grants Committee and the Foundation’s Board happily share the United Church of Canada Foundation Fall 2025 grant results!
There are 45 grants, scholarships, and awards totalling $371,850:
- 29 grants through the Seeds of Hope granting program, totalling $176,850
- 6 grants through our trust-based program United, We, totalling $100,000
- 8 grants through the Promotion Project Fund program, totalling $50,000
- Plus 2 grants through special requests, totalling $45,000
Click here to check out all of the grants awarded.
Con-grant-ulations!
The Committee reviews a number of thoughtful applications every granting round, all of which represent treasured ministries to the people and communities who submit them. They believe strongly that every project (funded or not!) is important! The Foundation is including your work in our prayers.
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.
We want to hear your story as it unfolds through the ministry supported by your grant! We’re always 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 #SOHFall2025. 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.
Plus, 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.
We’re also excited to confirm that the Promotion Project Fund will continue to grant in 2026, thanks to the vision and ongoing support of donor Jack Scoffield.
