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Faithful Footprints Grant Program
Funding for United Church decarbonization upgrades
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 28, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Faithful Footprints provides up to $20,000 for United Church building decarbonization upgrades. The program supports retrofit projects that reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions, with priority given to carbon-reduction measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 28, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
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
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Retrofit projects that reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions
- Replacement of gas-, oil-, or propane-burning equipment with electric alternatives
- Building decarbonization upgrades for United Church properties
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest form
- Supporting documentation for the application
- 2025 calendar year energy and utility data
- Project expense form with invoice documentation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- United Church of Canada communities of faith
- United Church-owned churches
- United Church camps
- United Church training centres
- United Church outreach ministries
Who is not eligible
- Manses
- Secondary properties
Eligible expenses
- Decarbonization building upgrades and retrofit work
- Replacement of fossil-fuel equipment with electric alternatives
- Project costs covered by matching funds and grant funding
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects without at least one decarbonization element
- Manses and secondary properties
- Work started before project approval
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Eligibility screening against program requirements
- Priority for higher-emitting and financially vulnerable buildings
- Priority for projects with significant emissions impact
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit Expression of Interest
- Complete the online form.
- Provide basic organization and property information.
- Step 2: Attend onboarding meeting
- Meet with Faithful Footprints staff by Zoom or phone.
- Review the program and application process.
- Discuss building decarbonization opportunities and next steps.
- Step 3: Complete and submit application
- Receive the application form after onboarding and a decarbonization plan.
- Gather required supporting documentation.
- Submit the full application package.
- Step 4: Follow up after approval
- Complete the project within the approved calendar year.
- Submit the project report and reimbursement documentation after completion.
Processing and Agreement
- Expression of Interest submissions are reviewed, followed by a scheduled onboarding meeting.
- Applicants who proceed receive the formal application package.
- Submitted applications are screened for eligibility and then assessed by Regional Ministers and United Church staff.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome in early July 2026.
- Approved projects must be completed within the approved calendar year and a project report must be submitted after completion.
Additional information
- The 2026 funding cycle is open.
- Expression of Interest deadline: April 30, 2026.
- Applications are reviewed by Regional Ministers and United Church staff.
- Recipients must complete a project report and provide 1-year post-retrofit energy data.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Faithful Footprints Grant Program Program
What is the Faithful Footprints Grant Program?
Faithful Footprints provides up to $20,000 for United Church building decarbonization upgrades. The program supports retrofit projects that reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions, with priority given to carbon-reduction measures.
How much funding can be received?
Faithful Footprints Grant Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Faithful Footprints Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Faithful Footprints Grant Program program, you must:
United Church of Canada-owned property
Decarbonization project required
Financial eligibility thresholds apply
What expenses are eligible under Faithful Footprints Grant Program?
Retrofit projects that reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions
Replacement of gas-, oil-, or propane-burning equipment with electric alternatives
Building decarbonization upgrades for United Church properties
Who can I contact for more information about the Faithful Footprints Grant Program?
You can contact Shining Waters Regional Council (SWRC) by email at info@faithfulfootprints.org.
Where is the Faithful Footprints Grant Program available?
The Faithful Footprints Grant Program program is available across Canada.