Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

The Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is the regional body of the Anglican Church responsible for overseeing parish life, ministries and administration across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. In addition to its pastoral and spiritual mandate, the Diocese manages significant financial resources on behalf of donors and parishes, including dedicated trust and endowment funds.

Role of the Diocese in the funding ecosystem

Through its financial and stewardship structures, the Diocese administers a portfolio of trusts and invested funds whose income is directed to support parish operations, outreach ministries, building maintenance and special projects. Among these is the Trust under the Will of C. F. W. Moseley for the Parish of Christ Church, Dartmouth, which is held and managed at the diocesan level for the benefit of that parish.

The Diocese typically distributes investment income to eligible parishes or ministries in line with donor intent and diocesan policies. This support functions as internal grants or financial assistance, helping congregations sustain worship, pastoral care, community outreach and capital needs.

Beneficiaries and areas of support

Primary beneficiaries are Anglican parishes and ministries within the Diocese’s geographic boundaries. Funding from trusts and endowments can contribute to:

• Ongoing parish life, including worship and pastoral programs
• Community outreach and social justice initiatives
• Maintenance, restoration or improvement of church buildings and related property
• Specific ministries or purposes designated by donors, such as the Christ Church, Dartmouth trust

Governance and accountability

The Diocese operates within Canadian charitable law and Anglican canonical structures. Diocesan councils and committees provide oversight of trust funds, ensuring that distributions respect donor conditions and diocesan priorities. Reporting to parishes and annual synod offers an additional layer of accountability for the management and use of these funds.

While some support is allocated automatically according to trust deeds or formulas, other assistance may be available upon request or application by parishes, in keeping with diocesan financial guidelines. In this way, the Diocese plays a dual role as spiritual leader and financial steward, channeling donor gifts into sustained support for Anglican ministry in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.