Grant and Loan Application Form

If you are applying as a parish:

The Anglican Foundation of Canada seeks to foster Anglican presence by providing abundant resources for innovative ministry and diverse infrastructure projects and theological formation throughout the Canadian Church.

Description of the project. Please answer the following questions in order. Submit this on a separate attachment.

• What do you want to do, and why do you want to do it?
• Who will the project benefit? Describe the expected outcomes and impact.
• What is the timeline for the project, including the expected start date, project execution date(s), and completion date?
• Who else is involved? Who are the project stakeholders and partners?
• Please include other materials that will help the committee assess your project: photos, architectural drawings, mission statements, and other relevant information.

For Innovative Ministry projects:

• AFC provides seed money to help initiate projects. If this is an ongoing initiative, describe the plan for sustainability, including funding sources and support.
• Describe how this project will meet a need that is currently not being met through other local non-profit organizations.

Description of the project. Please answer the following questions in order. Submit this on a separate attachment.

• What do you want to do, and why do you want to do it?
• Who will the project will benefit? Describe the expected outcomes and impact.
• What is the timeline for the project, including the expected start date, project execution date(s), and completion date?
• Who else is involved? Who are the project stakeholders and partners?
• Please include other materials that will help the committee assess your project: photos, architectural drawings, mission statements, and other relevant information.

For Diverse Infrastructure projects:

• Include 3 quotes for construction/materials involved, where possible, and indicate which is the successful supplier. If this is not possible, explain why.
• Provide proof of adequate fire insurance in force on property, including the amount.

Description of the project. Please answer the following questions in order. Submit this on a separate attachment.

• What do you want to do, and why do you want to do it?
• Who will the project will benefit? Describe the expected outcomes and impact.
• What is the timeline for the project, including the expected start date, project execution date(s), and completion date?
• Who else is involved? Who are the project stakeholders and partners?
• Please include other materials that will help the committee assess your project: photos, architectural drawings, mission statements, and other relevant information.

For Theological Formation projects:

• AFC does not provide funding to administer regularly recurring curriculum for credit; however, it does accept applications for curriculum redevelopment projects or other experimental formation programs. If this is an ongoing initiative, describe the plan for sustainability, including funding sources and support.
• Describe how this project will meet a need that is currently not being met through regular theological education/formation programming currently available and how it will benefit the broader church.

Provide a project budget. Submit this as an attachment below

• Show a list of all expenses, indicating the portion that AFC funding would cover.
• Show all revenues, including pledges, other grants to which application has been made, and donations in kind of property, labour, or materials.
• NOTE: AFC funds Category B grants of $15,000 up to 50%. The remaining 50% of the project budget, must be raised or accounted for at the time of the application.

Provide complete financial statements for the applicant.

Ecclesiastical Provinces

• Letter from the Metropolitan, indicating the need for and benefits of the
  project.
• Letter from a representative of Provincial Council, including wording of the
  motion that approved the application’s submission to the Anglican Foundation, as well as the date of the council meeting.

Parishes, Deaneries, Dioceses, and Organizations under the auspices of the Diocese

• Letter from the diocesan bishop, indicating the need for and benefits of the
  project.
• Letter from a representative of diocesan council, including wording of the
  motion that approved the application’s submission to AFC, as well as the date of the council meeting.

Theological Colleges, Religious Orders, Institutions not under a Diocese

• Letter from the President, Dean, or Principal of the organization, indicating
  the need for and benefits of the project.
• Letter from a representative of the Board of Directors or Governing Council, indicating the need for and benefits of the project.

Have two signing officers and the head of your organization sign below.

We certify that the appropriate authority has approved the submission of this application.