Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Arctic Mission Outreach Trust Fund (AMOTF)

Arctic Mission Outreach Trust Fund (AMOTF) is a Christian charitable trust focused on serving Inuit and First Nations communities across the Canadian Arctic. Founded by missionary aviator Rev. John Spillenaar and his wife Tyyne, the ministry has been active in northern Canada since the mid‑20th century and has been directly or indirectly involved in the construction of numerous churches in Arctic communities. As a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act, it receives donations from individuals and congregations of various denominations and channels these funds into mission and infrastructure projects in Nunavut and Nunavik.

The trust fund’s financial support is directed primarily toward planting and strengthening Full Gospel churches, raising up and supporting local pastors, and underwriting building and renovation projects in remote northern villages. Current and recent projects include church additions and renovations in Puvirnituq and Umijuaq, as well as the planning and funding of a new church building in Pond Inlet and expansions in Kangirsuk, with project budgets ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to over one million dollars.

AMOTF accompanies Inuit pastors, independent Arctic congregations, and First Nations communities by providing both spiritual and financial support. Through its board and director, the trust fund collaborates with regional church fellowships such as Kuut Umanaqtut Tuksairviit and the Independent Assemblies of God International (Canada) to facilitate Bible conferences, leadership development, and ongoing ministry in isolated communities. Donations help cover ministry travel, conferences, and the material costs required to build, expand, and maintain church facilities that serve as hubs for worship and community life.

The organization states that its governing documents and financial information are filed with the Canada Revenue Agency, reflecting its status as a registered charity. As a trust fund, AMOTF is overseen by a board of directors and key officers, including a director and president, who report to supporters through periodic newsletters. These communications highlight ongoing projects, funding needs, and testimonies from board members and volunteers, giving donors insight into how their contributions are invested in Arctic ministry.

Building on earlier northern mission work that began in the 1930s and the Northland Mission founded in 1950, Arctic Mission Outreach Trust Fund represents the latest phase of a multi‑decade commitment to ministry in the Canadian North. Over time, the focus has evolved from pioneering mission activity led by southern workers to a stronger emphasis on empowering local Inuit and First Nations pastors and congregations. Its long history of church construction and community engagement underpins its current role as a specialized funder of Christian ministry and infrastructure across the Eastern Arctic.