East Central Ontario Regional Council of The United Church of Canada primarily supports the denomination’s own congregations, councils, and affiliated foundations across its region. Most of its grants go to United Church of Canada entities, especially local churches and church governance bodies, with a smaller share directed to community-serving partners like food security initiatives and a local school. This suggests a mix of faith-based institutional support and modest community outreach rooted in the United Church’s regional ministry network.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency T3010, 2023
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Gives mostly to internal United Church entities in the East Central Ontario region, with relatively small grants to selected local community organizations. Funding appears relationship-based and geographically focused, supporting churches, pastoral charges, and a few community needs projects rather than open, competitive grantmaking.
This funder is likely best approached through the United Church network and regional relationships, not a broad public application process. Proposals should clearly show alignment with United Church priorities, local regional benefit in East Central Ontario, and practical ministry or community impact, especially if the request supports congregational vitality, food security, or community service.
Current and upcoming funding from EAST CENTRAL ONTARIO REGIONAL COUNCIL - THE UNITED CHURCH OFCANADA that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For communities of faith; matching grant per application; limited to one application per six-year period.
Deadline: Applications received Feb 15th, May 15th, and Sep 15th.
Who can apply: Open to Clusters, Networks, and Communities of Faith; preference for new applicants; projects should align with ECORC priorities; partial funding may be considered.
Deadline: May 1 for fall programming; November 1 for winter and summer programming.
Who can apply: Open to ministry personnel and lay leaders for learning events; applications only once per individual per calendar year; at least half of the fund reserved for lay leaders.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; applications accepted for the 2026 calendar year.
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