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Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment
Funding for major church redevelopment projects
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports major church development and redevelopment projects through extraordinary funding of up to 20% of a Regional Council’s account. Eligible work includes new church construction, church redevelopment, conversion of existing buildings for church use, and major new ministry initiatives not involving property.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
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
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New church construction.
- Church redevelopment or renovation for church use.
- Churches included within mixed-use buildings.
- Major new ministry initiatives not involving property.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional Councils.
Who is not eligible
- Communities of faith applying directly to PTCC.
- Other charitable organizations applying directly to PTCC.
Eligible expenses
- All expenses related to approved church development or redevelopment capital projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Shining Waters Regional Council
- Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the definition of major church development or redevelopment.
- Proper notice submitted in advance.
- Approval of intended use by the Regional Council executive.
- PTCC’s assessment of investment impact.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the request
- Confirm the project fits the program definition.
- Obtain approval of the intended use from the Regional Council executive.
- Step 2: Submit through the Regional Council
- Send the application through the Regional Council.
- Provide proper advance notice before the requested drawdown.
- Step 3: PTCC review
- The PTCC Board reviews the request at its meeting.
- PTCC assesses the impact on its investments and accounts.
- Step 4: After approval
- Wait for the first draw, which is available six months after approval.
- Follow the payment timing requested in the application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the PTCC Board.
- Requests are considered only after proper notice and Regional Council executive approval.
- Approval depends on PTCC’s assessment of the impact on its overall investments and accounts.
- Grant payments follow the timing requested in the application and may be advanced as needed.
Additional information
- All applications must go through a Regional Council.
- The intended use of the funds must be approved by the Regional Council executive.
- Grant requests are considered at PTCC Board meetings.
- PTCC is a registered charity.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment Program
What is the Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment?
This program supports major church development and redevelopment projects through extraordinary funding of up to 20% of a Regional Council’s account. Eligible work includes new church construction, church redevelopment, conversion of existing buildings for church use, and major new ministry initiatives not involving property.
How much funding can be received?
Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses.
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:
Submitted through a Regional Council.
Approved by the Regional Council executive.
For major church development or redevelopment.
What expenses are eligible under Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment?
New church construction.
Church redevelopment or renovation for church use.
Churches included within mixed-use buildings.
Major new ministry initiatives not involving property.
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 (PTCC).
Where is the Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment available?
The Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Extraordinary Grants for Major Church Development/Redevelopment is a Grant and Funding