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CPTM Grant Program
Support for priestly formation and vocation programs
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
November 1, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports priestly formation and vocation promotion for individuals and organizations. Funding may cover formation programs, studies, sabbaticals, placements, courses, and related formation initiatives.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- Higher Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Religious Congregations and Associations
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Priestly formation programs
- Vocation promotion initiatives
- Further education and study for priests and seminarians
- Summer assignments, sabbaticals, and formation placements
- Organizational training for vocation directors or seminary formators
Documents Needed
- Organization or applicant contact details
- Charitable registration number, for organizations
- Program description and cost breakdown
- Information on the applicant's formation stage or ordination date
- Approval from a bishop, vocation director, or superior, where applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Priests, seminarians, and discerners
- Seminaries
- Vocations offices
- Religious orders
Eligible expenses
- Formation fees and enrollment costs
- Program participation costs
- Study or education expenses related to priestly formation
- Costs linked to vocation promotion or clergy formation programs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Applicants from Canadian provinces and territories
Selection criteria
- Alignment with one or more key formation areas: Human, Spiritual, Intellectual, or Pastoral.
- Clear explanation of how the program supports growth in priestly formation.
- Evidence that the program is worthwhile for the applicant or organization.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the correct application type
- Select the individual or organization application based on who is applying.
- Step 2: Complete the online form
- Fill in the required organization or personal information.
- Provide the program details, requested amount, and supporting explanations.
- Step 3: Submit the application online
- Send the completed application through the website.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a three-person panel.
- Successful applicants are contacted after the review.
- Funds are distributed to approved applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CPTM Grant Program Program
What is the CPTM Grant Program?
This program supports priestly formation and vocation promotion for individuals and organizations. Funding may cover formation programs, studies, sabbaticals, placements, courses, and related formation initiatives.
Who is eligible for the CPTM Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the CPTM Grant Program program, you must:
Individuals or organizations may apply.
Individuals must be priests, seminarians, or discerners.
Organizational applicants must be seminaries, vocations offices, or religious orders.
What expenses are eligible under CPTM Grant Program?
Priestly formation programs
Vocation promotion initiatives
Further education and study for priests and seminarians
Summer assignments, sabbaticals, and formation placements
Organizational training for vocation directors or seminary formators
Who can I contact for more information about the CPTM Grant Program?
You can contact Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM).
Where is the CPTM Grant Program available?
The CPTM Grant Program program is available across Canada.
Is the CPTM Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CPTM Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CPTM Grant Program?
CPTM Grant Program is funded by Canadian Priests for the Third Millennium (CPTM)