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Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Pastoral Mission Fund supports missionary sisters and priests of parishes and indigenous orders in Toronto for small religious projects linked to evangelization and the strengthening of the Roman Catholic faith. Eligible uses include religious programs, lectures, seminars, training courses, and selected faith-building materials or equipment.
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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
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Religious programs, lectures, seminars and training courses
- Spiritual animation
- Faith formation
- Marriage/family course preparation
- Training of lay people or catechists to lead effective prayer services and prepare the faithful for sacraments
Documents Needed
- Written project proposal application in English
- Written endorsement in English of the Bishop of the Diocese wherein the funds will be spent and the project takes place
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Missionary sisters and priests of parishes and indigenous orders
Who is not eligible
- Projects submitted from non-compliant Dioceses
- Projects spanning multiple diocese
Eligible expenses
- Purchase or creation of religious education materials and Bibles
- Public Address & E-communications tools (not cellphones)
- Purchase of a motorcycle for priests and nuns, and up to 10 bicycles for catechists to enable travel to remote villages
- One-time projects of boreholes or water wells on parish property for safe and clean water
- Solar panels for church & rectory
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non pastoral-evangelical and socio-economics projects
- Disaster relief
- Humanitarian relief
- Construction, renovation
- Purchase of 4-wheel vehicles, vehicle repairs, tires, fuel
Eligible geographic areas
- Diocese wherein the funds will be spent and the project takes place
- Developing nations in Africa, Asia, Central and South Americas, Europe and Oceania
How to apply
- Prepare a written project proposal application in English for projects or programs directly related to pastoral-evangelization (religious) work at the parish level.
- Include the required proposal details, including project purpose and objectives, timelines, detailed budget breakdown, and local contributions and/or financial aid sought from other agencies.
- Obtain a written endorsement in English from the Bishop of the Diocese wherein the funds will be spent and the project takes place.
- Submit the application and Bishop’s recommendation letter via postal mail.
- A digital copy can also be sent through email, but it will only be considered once the original/hard copy is received.
Processing and Agreement
- An allocations committee administers the Pastoral Mission Fund and reviews applications three times a year.
- Recipients and their dioceses must comply with Revenue Canada Agency regulations for funds sent outside of Canada.
- The Bishop is responsible for receipt and distribution of funds for the purpose intended in the original application and ensuring that the applicant returns the necessary documents by the deadline.
- Conditions of funding include the return of the Acknowledgement of Funds form and a Project Completion Report.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed at three allocation meetings each year: March, July, and November.
- Project proposals should be submitted a minimum of 6 months prior to an allocation meeting.
- Projects with specific timelines must appear on an agenda that allows for an allocation to be processed prior to the start date of the project.
- If an allocation has been granted, please allow a minimum of 8 weeks for payment processing.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pastoral Mission Fund Program
What is the Pastoral Mission Fund?
The Pastoral Mission Fund supports missionary sisters and priests of parishes and indigenous orders in Toronto for small religious projects linked to evangelization and the strengthening of the Roman Catholic faith. Eligible uses include religious programs, lectures, seminars, training courses, and selected faith-building materials or equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Pastoral Mission Fund Funds up to $6,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Pastoral Mission Fund program?
To be eligible for the Pastoral Mission Fund program, you must:
Applicants must apply individually.
The project must be directly related to pastoral-evangelization (religious) work.
The project must be fully endorsed by the local Bishop where the project will be implemented.
What expenses are eligible under Pastoral Mission Fund?
Religious programs, lectures, seminars and training courses
Spiritual animation
Faith formation
Marriage/family course preparation
Training of lay people or catechists to lead effective prayer services and prepare the faithful for sacraments
Who can I contact for more information about the Pastoral Mission Fund?
You can contact Archdiocese of Toronto by email at pmf@archtoronto.org or by phone at 416-934-0606 ext 567.
Where is the Pastoral Mission Fund available?
The Pastoral Mission Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Pastoral Mission Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Pastoral Mission Fund is a Grant and Funding