Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
- Closing date : November 1, 2021
Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM)
Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM) is a registered Canadian charity that provides grants to support the formation of priests, seminarians, and vocations in Canada. The foundation funds individual applicants (priests, seminarians with bishop approval) and organizational applicants (seminaries, Vocations Offices, Religious Orders) for formation programs, sabbaticals, study opportunities, and vocations promotion initiatives. View Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM)'s website for more information.
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About Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM)
What is the mission of Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM)?
Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium is engaged in the reform of Catholic priesthood in Canada by supporting the attraction, recruitment, and quality formation of discerners, seminarians, and priests through bursary and grant programs for individuals and institutions.
What type of organization is Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM)?
Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM) is a Foundation.
When was Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM) founded?
Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM) was founded in 2020.
What is Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM)'s official website?
Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM)'s official website is https://canadianpriests.ca/.
What else should I know about Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM)?
Role of CPTM in the Funding Ecosystem
Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium serves as a dedicated funding organization for Catholic priestly formation in Canada. As a registered charity established in 2020, CPTM addresses the critical need for well-formed priests by providing financial support to individuals and institutions involved in vocational discernment and priestly formation.
Grant Programs Offered
CPTM offers two distinct grant categories:
- Individual Grants: For priests, seminarians, and discerners who have obtained approval from their Bishop or Vocation Director. Funding supports formation fees, summer placements, study abroad opportunities, and continuing education for priests.
- Organizational Grants: For seminaries, Vocations Offices, and Religious Orders seeking to develop vocation-promotion or formation programs. Funding supports advertising campaigns, lecture series, clergy education programs, and formation initiatives.
Application Process and Timeline
Applications are submitted online and reviewed by a three-person panel. The organization evaluates applications based on how proposed programs further growth in the four main areas of priestly formation identified in Pastores Dabo Vobis: Human, Spiritual, Pastoral, and Academic formation.
Impact and Reach
By supporting individual seminarians and priests, CPTM directly impacts the quality of priestly ministry across Canada. Organizational grants allow seminaries and Vocations Offices to expand their reach and effectiveness in promoting and sustaining vocations to the priesthood.