Apply on behalf of a Church/Organization
Each diocese, ecclesiastical province, General Synod, and Sacred Circle/ACIP may submit a total of four Category A or Category B applications for regular grants or loans per calendar year. No more than three applications per year may be for Diverse Infrastructure.
A maximum of two applications per diocese will be considered at a single application deadline.
Alternatively, each diocese is eligible to submit one Category C grant application per calendar year, which replaces the eligibility for Category A or B grants.
Theological colleges and religious orders may submit one application for a Category A or Category B grant or loan per calendar year.
Category A Grants
Up to $5,000 — grant may comprise 100% of the project budget
Category B Grants
Up to $15,000 — grant may not exceed 50% of the project budget
Category C Grants*
Up to $50,000 — grant may comprise more than 50% of the project budget, at the Board’s discretion
*Category C grants are exceptional. Applicants who wish to submit a Category C grant must have had a prior consultation with the Executive Director of AFC before submitting the application.
Grant Application Checklist
- I have the approval of my Diocesan Council in writing.
- I have the approval of my Diocesan Bishop in writing.
- I have consulted with AFC's Executive Director *Required for Category C grants only*
- I have all signatures requested on the final page of the application form.
- I have 50% matching funding (required for Category B grants of up to $15,000)
- I have prepared a detailed project budget.
- I have financial statements for the organization.
- I have proof of fire insurance (for Diverse Infrastructure grants).
- I know and can meet the application deadline: Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1.
- I can use the online application portal or download the fillable PDF.
- I am able to answer all questions completely.
- Still have questions? Watch our grant tutorial.
- Download a Model Grant Application.
- Read the Executive Director’s Grant Tips blog.
- Email us at [email protected].
- Prefer the fillable PDF Application Form? Download here.
- Not sure? Go back to the application hub.
Due to the Canada Post strike, we will be sending tax receipts by email (in PDF format). Where we do not currently have email addresses for donors, we will be reaching out by phone to obtain one.