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Growth for Ministry Fund
Supports ministry growth and outreach
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
The Growth for Ministry Fund supports ministry development and expansion for the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. It funds new growth areas, experimental ministry, community engagement projects, and outreach initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
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
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and/or expansion in new growth areas at the parish, regional, or diocesan level
- Experimental and/or new forms of ministry
- Projects that foster engagement with the wider community and the gospel
- Outreach Ministry
Documents Needed
- Extract of the minutes approving the project
- Completed application form
- Supporting documentation
- Itemized budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Standing Committees or organizations of the Diocese
- Organizations outside the diocesan structure
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General operating expenses in the committee, parish, or organization
- Structural repairs or renovations to buildings
Eligible geographic areas
- Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
How to apply
- Download the application form and complete it, including a budget.
- Forward the application to the Administrators, Diocesan Growth for Ministry Fund, at 1340 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS B3H 2Z1.
- Send the completed application and supporting documentation as an email attachment in MS Word or PDF format.
Processing and Agreement
- The administrators receive applications and determine whether proposals are accepted according to the purposes of the Fund.
- The administrators may request additional information before accepting or rejecting a proposal.
- The Diocesan Bishop may ask Team Leaders to provide written comments on applications.
- All decisions are made by majority vote and are final.
- Every approved application must submit an interim report after six months and a final report after 12 months.
Additional information
- Applications received after April 30 will only be considered if funding remains available after initial disbursements.
- The administrators may request applicants to appear at a meeting to support the application.
- The completed application and supporting documentation must be sent as an email attachment in MS Word or PDF format.
- Final approval is contingent on including a specific funding acknowledgment in all printed promotional material.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Growth for Ministry Fund Program
What is the Growth for Ministry Fund?
The Growth for Ministry Fund supports ministry development and expansion for the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. It funds new growth areas, experimental ministry, community engagement projects, and outreach initiatives.
Who is eligible for the Growth for Ministry Fund program?
To be eligible for the Growth for Ministry Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be a parish, diocesan or parish group, diocesan committee, or other organization.
The project must fit the criteria of the Growth for Ministry Fund.
The project is intended for new initiatives in ministry growth.
What expenses are eligible under Growth for Ministry Fund?
Development and/or expansion in new growth areas at the parish, regional, or diocesan level
Experimental and/or new forms of ministry
Projects that foster engagement with the wider community and the gospel
Outreach Ministry
Who can I contact for more information about the Growth for Ministry Fund?
You can contact Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island by email at office@nspeidiocese.ca or by phone at 902-420-0717.
Where is the Growth for Ministry Fund available?
The Growth for Ministry Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.
Is the Growth for Ministry Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Growth for Ministry Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Growth for Ministry Fund?
Growth for Ministry Fund is funded by Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island