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Cast & Learn Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Cast & Learn Grants Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Cast & Learn Grants program?

To be eligible for the Cast & Learn Grants program, you must: Parish-led new ministry project Reaches unchurched or disconnected people Builds lay leadership and participation

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Cast & Learn Grants?

You can contact Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation by email at jmarshall@toronto.anglican.ca or by phone at 416-363-6021.

Q: Where is the Cast & Learn Grants available?

The Cast & Learn Grants program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Cast & Learn Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Cast & Learn Grants is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports parish innovation and community outreach initiatives

Grant and Funding

Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Contact

Overview

This program offers one-time funding of up to $40,000. It supports parish projects that innovate in new ministry approaches and foster outreach and learning.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Strengthening governance

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Minimum amount : 10,000 $

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Religious Congregations and Associations

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

New ministry projects designed to reach people not currently connecting with the church.
Initiatives that increase lay leadership and participation within a parish.
Innovation-focused projects where the parish identifies specific learning goals.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 39,500

Lay-led pub-based seeker series with digital outreach and learning loops

$ 37,250

Monthly listening circles and practical workshops led by trained lay hosts

Eligibility

The project must be a new ministry initiative led by a parish.
The project must be designed to reach people not currently connecting with the church (unchurched, dechurched, or drifted away).
The project must be designed to increase lay engagement through leadership and/or participation.
The parish must be able to identify what it wants to learn through the initiative.

Who is eligible?

Parishes
Clergy and lay leaders applying on behalf of a parish

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare project pitch and application
- Define the new ministry project and its innovation focus.
- Identify what the parish wants to learn through the initiative.
Step 2: Submit to PEMG
- Send the application to the Project Enabling and Monitoring Group (PEMG).
Step 3: Pitch to PEMG
- Present the project to PEMG for its consideration and comment.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are received by the Project Enabling and Monitoring Group (PEMG).
Applicants are invited to pitch their projects to PEMG for consideration and comment.

Additional information

Projects funded are intended to be larger than Reach-funded initiatives and smaller than Stretch-funded initiatives.
Total program funding is set at $300,000 over two years (2023–2025).

Contacts

jmarshall@toronto.anglican.ca

416-363-6021

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cast & Learn Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cast & Learn Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.