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Cast & Learn Grants - Canada
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Source verified March 4, 2026

Cast & Learn Grants

Supports parish innovation and community outreach initiatives
Offered by
Anglican Diocese of Toronto Foundation
Official source: toronto.anglican.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Latest change: The Cast & Learn Grants page now shows a 2023-25 program heading and refreshed explanatory text, while the funding amount and basic eligibility remain the same.
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Cast & Learn timeline updated
The Cast & Learn Grants page now presents the program as 2023-25 and describes the funding as $300,000 over the next 2 years, while still offering one-time grants of $10,000 to $40,000. The core eligibility and application guidance remain centered on parish projects that can be tested within 1 year and that engage people not currently connecting with the church.
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 40,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Parishes

See full eligibility

Overview

Cast & Learn Grants provides one-time funding of $10,000 to $40,000 to support parish innovation and growth over 2023-2025. It funds clearly focused ministry projects that can be implemented and tested within one year and that need support for program and personnel.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • New alternative worship services.
  • Expanding children or youth programs.
  • Ministry with people who worship online.

Official resources

Official page

Cast & Learn Grants

Program guide

CAST & Learn Grants (2023)

Application form

Ministry Allocations Funding for CAST & Learn Grant Application

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Parishes

Eligible expenses

  • Program costs.
  • Personnel costs.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare application
    • Complete the Cast & Learn application.
  • Step 2: Submit to PEMG
    • Send the application to the Project Enabling and Monitoring Group (PEMG).
  • Step 3: Present the project
    • Parishes are invited to pitch their projects to PEMG for consideration and comment.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are received by the Project Enabling and Monitoring Group (PEMG).
  • Parishes 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

Frequently Asked Questions about the Cast & Learn Grants Program

What is the Cast & Learn Grants?

Cast & Learn Grants provides one-time funding of $10,000 to $40,000 to support parish innovation and growth over 2023-2025. It funds clearly focused ministry projects that can be implemented and tested within one year and that need support for program and personnel.

How much funding can be received?

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

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Cast & Learn Grants program?

To be eligible for the Cast & Learn Grants program, you must: Parish-led ministry project Testable within one year Needs program and personnel funding

What expenses are eligible under Cast & Learn Grants?

New alternative worship services. Expanding children or youth programs. Ministry with people who worship online.

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.

Where is the Cast & Learn Grants available?

The Cast & Learn Grants program is available across Canada.