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Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment

Q: Who is eligible for the Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment program?

To be eligible for the Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment program, you must: Congregation-led project Major church development/redevelopment Community-serving purpose

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment?

You can contact The Presbyteries of Toronto Conference Corporation.

Q: Where is the Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment available?

The Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment program is available across Canada.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Support for major church development or ministry initiatives

Grant and Funding

The Presbyteries of Toronto Conference Corporation

Overview

Extraordinary funding may cover up to 20% of capital. It supports major church development/redevelopment projects and major new ministry initiatives not involving property.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Renovate your business/factory

Eligible Funding

Up to 20% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

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 construction of a stand-alone church structure.
Incorporating a church within a new mixed-use building.
Redevelopment of an existing church structure.
Renovation of an existing building to convert it for church use.
Major new ministry initiatives not associated with improving or building a church or other buildings.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 198,000

Convert church basement into accessible community ministry and meal hub

$ 160,000

Create a mobile outreach ministry with pop-up worship and support

Eligibility

The project must qualify as Major Church Development/Redevelopment.
The work must be undertaken by a congregation, or by congregations working together.
The project must aim to develop or redevelop property to meet the needs of the community served, or be a major new ministry initiative not involving property.

Who is eligible?

Congregations
Multiple congregations working together

Additional information

Applications must be submitted by September 30 of the year before the requested draw down.
The first draw is not available until six (6) months after the Board of PTCC approves the request.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment. 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.