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Net Annual Revenue Grants
Annual funding for Regional Council needs
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Regional Councils can request grants equal to their expected net annual revenue, with capital draws available up to 20% for major church development or redevelopment projects. The program supports approved ministry, construction, renovation, and redevelopment activities through PTCC-managed funds.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Annual net revenue grant requests by Regional Councils.
- Annual capital grant requests of up to 5% of a Regional Council account.
- Church development and redevelopment projects.
- Major church development and redevelopment projects, including new construction, redevelopment, renovation, and major ministry initiatives.
- Projects linked to congregational renewal and community-focused ministry.
Documents Needed
- Completed Regional Council grant application form
- Regional Council executive approval confirmation
- Supporting details explaining how the grant will be used
- Complete application details from the church or charitable organization, if applicable
- Recipient organization CRA charitable registration details
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Shining Waters Regional Council
- Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council
- PTCC Regional Councils
Who is not eligible
- Communities of Faith and other charitable organizations cannot apply directly to PTCC.
- Organizations seeking loans instead of grants are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- All expenses related to approved church development or redevelopment capital grant requests.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loans to congregations or camps are not provided.
- Successive extraordinary grant requests for the same major project in consecutive years are not allowed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Shining Waters Regional Council
- Western Ontario Waterways Regional Council
Selection criteria
- Partnership between the Regional Council, the congregation, and possibly other stakeholders.
- Strong stewardship and financial understanding within the Regional Council and congregation.
- Sound business plan showing the project need and viability.
- Clear mission focus and connection to congregational renewal.
- Proper notice and approved intended use of capital.
How to apply
- Step 1: Get the correct application form
- Obtain the form from the relevant Regional Council.
- Use the PTCC forms reserved for Regional Council use only.
- Step 2: Complete the application package
- Enter the Regional Council, payee, and payment details.
- Provide details on how the grant will be used.
- Attach any supporting material needed for review.
- Step 3: Secure Regional Council approval
- Have the Regional Council executive approve the request.
- Confirm the recipient organization details required for the file.
- Step 4: Submit through the Regional Council for PTCC review
- Send the approved request through the Regional Council to PTCC.
- PTCC reviews applications that meet its criteria and notice requirements.
- Step 5: Receive the decision and payment
- If approved, the cheque is issued to the payee.
- Payment follows the requested terms and may be advanced as needed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications that meet the grant criteria and notice requirements are reviewed by the PTCC Board.
- The Board is expected to meet at least four times per year.
- If approved, payment timing follows the terms requested in the application.
- Grants are generally advanced as needed after approval.
- For 10% and 20% capital requests, the first draw is not available until six months after approval.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Net Annual Revenue Grants Program
What is the Net Annual Revenue Grants?
Regional Councils can request grants equal to their expected net annual revenue, with capital draws available up to 20% for major church development or redevelopment projects. The program supports approved ministry, construction, renovation, and redevelopment activities through PTCC-managed funds.
How much funding can be received?
Net Annual Revenue Grants Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Net Annual Revenue Grants program?
To be eligible for the Net Annual Revenue Grants program, you must:
Regional Council application only
Executive approval required
Supporting details required
What expenses are eligible under Net Annual Revenue Grants?
Annual net revenue grant requests by Regional Councils.
Annual capital grant requests of up to 5% of a Regional Council account.
Church development and redevelopment projects.
Major church development and redevelopment projects, including new construction, redevelopment, renovation, and major ministry initiatives.
Projects linked to congregational renewal and community-focused ministry.
Who can I contact for more information about the Net Annual Revenue Grants?
You can contact The Presbyteries of Toronto Conference Corporation (PTCC).
Where is the Net Annual Revenue Grants available?
The Net Annual Revenue Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Net Annual Revenue Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Net Annual Revenue Grants is a Grant and Funding