Grant Application Deadlines:

Spring: April 15

Fall: October 15

CBOQ Pastors and Leaders,

We’re excited that you are considering applying for a CBOQ grant! Doing so means that you are invested in your church and in sharing the Gospel with your neighbours.

To equip our churches and leaders, CBOQ has four categories of grants for which you can apply:

Planting grants, which support churches in planting new churches or re-planting existing ones
Revitalization grants, which support churches in developing and communicating their vision
Ministry grants, which strengthen churches in launching, scaling up or improving initiatives
Internship grants, which strengthen the ministry of church plants

Here you can find information on the following:

About the grants program

What is (and isn’t) funded

Criteria for approval

Eligibility assessment

How to apply, application deadlines and what you need to begin

Our desire is to keep our grants process as transparent and simple as possible to ensure that you, our churches and leaders, are able to access the financial resources you need for the work God has called you to accomplish.

We are pleased to be able to serve our family of churches in this way. If you have questions or would like to talk through your ideas, please contact us.

About the CBOQ Grants Program

CBOQ’s grants are designed to resource its churches in the areas of church planting, revitalization and ministry so that they might better fulfil the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) in the spirit of the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40).

Through generous donations to CBOQ over many decades, we have been blessed with the opportunity to distribute over $5 million dollars to our church plants and missional initiatives over the 25+ year lifespan of our grants program. Over 160 of our churches have benefitted from the grants program.

Grants Program Mandate

The mandate of the Grants Program flows out of the CBOQ Strategic Priorities, Vision and Mission with specific Grants Committee details identified in the CBOQ General Operating By-law and CBOQ Board Policy.

1. Resourcing Churches

CBOQ stimulates a climate for mission growth by supporting and guiding churches, encouraging innovation and making available the best training, resource material and consulting so that member churches can engage in the mission from God in their community.

2. Strengthening Relationships and Identity

CBOQ encourages our sense of shared relationship and identity as Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec and intentionally celebrate our diversity.

3. Innovation of new church models and expressions

CBOQ journeys alongside our churches and leaders who are seeking to plant new churches in Ontario and Quebec. We provide coaching, training, grants and support for church planters who are dedicated to growing the Kingdom in new ways and new places

4. Developing Leaders

CBOQ enhances training, development and support for pastors and leaders, and help people discover and exercise their gifts to the glory of God.

5. Sustainable financial model & supporting resources

CBOQ continues to improve processes to ensure financial sustainability and optimization.

CBOQ Grants Process

Development: 0-6 months

The idea
What ministry opportunity is before you?
The application
Use the application process to develop your idea into a ministry plan

Implementation: 1-2 years

Generally, funds are distributed monthly to help implement the vision of the ministry.

Evaluation: Every 6-12 months

What are you learning from this experience? What are the outcomes of the project?

Progress report: Every 6 months
Financial report: Every 12 months

Sharing

What has God done in your church and your community as a result of your ministry? How has the grant helped your church thrive?

Stories may be included in our publications, including The Canadian Baptist eNews or magazine, on our blog, social media feeds, etc.

Grant Categories – What CBOQ will consider funding

Planting

Purpose

Support churches in planting new churches or in re-planting

What CBOQ Provides

CBOQ provides your church with consultation and coaching and works with your planting team in developing the skills to support this plant.

Funding

Up to $24,000 per year

Average Range:
$12,000 -18,000 per year

Duration:
Up to 2 years

Goal

Develop a new Gospel expression

Note: In the same year, churches may apply for either a church planting grant or an internship grant, not both.

If not already doing so, churches are expected to work toward giving 2-5% of receipted income to CBOQ.

Revitalization

Purpose

Encourage churches toward revitalization by supporting missional activities that help them connect to their communities.

What CBOQ Provides

CBOQ provides revitalization resources, coaching and a three-year revitalization learning journey.

Funding

Up to $2,400 per year

Amount Range:
$1,200 – $2,400 per year

Duration:
up to 1 year

Goal

Develop or pilot a new initiative for missional engagement that connects with your community.

Develop or pilot an activity that supports the revitalization of your church.

Note: If not already doing so, churches are expected to work toward giving 2-5% of receipted income to CBOQ.

Ministry

Purpose

Strengthen churches in launching, scaling up or improving initiatives.

What CBOQ Provides

CBOQ provides consultation and coaching. If possible, CBOQ provides support and coaching for your initiative.

Funding

Up to $6,000 per year

Amount Range:
$1,200 – $4,800 per year

Duration:
Up to 2 years

Goal

Launch, replicate or adapt a program or mission

Scale up a program currently delivered, thus impacting more people

Improve the quality of a program currently delivered to increase impact.

Note: If not already doing so, churches are expected to work toward giving 2-5% of receipted income to CBOQ.

Internship

Purpose

Support the vision and mission of a church plant or a serve alongside a church in its ministry.

What CBOQ Provides

CBOQ provides both the church and the intern with consultation and coaching and works with your planting team or ministry leaders in developing the skills to encourage ministry development.

What Isn’t Funded

CBOQ has been entrusted to steward funds to equip churches and leaders as they engage in their mission from God in their community. The following factors have been discerned by the CBOQ Board and Grants Committee as examples of funding that are not eligible.

Core Funding

CBOQ grants are not intended for your church’s core operations. Staffing and administrative costs might be associated with your initiative, but grant applications with the goal of increasing overall capacity of the church will not be approved.

Maintaining an Existing Program

CBOQ grants are not to be used to maintain existing initiatives. Applications must demonstrate how the initiative will impact the community. Grants are designed to develop a new Gospel expression, launch or adapt a program or scale up an existing initiatives.

Capital Items (equipment, renovations, new capital construction)

CBOQ grants are not intended for improvements or additions to buildings or facilities. Grant funds are not to be used for the purchase of equipment, except when it may be necessary to commence an initiative or micro grants.

Requests to Discharge Pre-Existing Debts of Churches

CBOQ grants are not to be used to discharge pre-existing debts.

Recouping Costs

Applications for items and equipment already purchased will not be the priority of the grant committee.

Criteria for Approval

What We’re Looking For

All our CBOQ churches are engaged in valuable ministry in their communities and discerning which ones most need our finite funding is a challenging task! We will review all applications, and adjudicate based on the following four categories.

Grant Alignment

How does this grant application align with the mission of the church and the objectives of the grants program?

Questions to ask:

How does your church describe its vision, values or mission? Does the church have a clear mission statement?
How will this initiative equip your church to live out its vision, values or mission?
If not already doing so, will your church work toward giving 2-5% of receipted income to CBOQ?

Application Quality

Grant applications should demonstrate a prayerfully discerned and well-planned initiative.

Questions to ask:

Do you have defined and demonstrable project objectives?
Do you have a workable ministry plan that will help bring your vision into reality?
Have you identified measurable benchmarks? Does the grant application show a clear impact on community?
Can your initiative become self-sustaining?
Will you produce appropriate progress reports?
Is your project financially feasible?

Investment in People

Initiatives should demonstrate a commitment to developing disciples and leaders who are committed to serving through the ministry of your congregation.

Questions to ask:

How will you provide training and equipping to disciple the project leaders and ministry volunteers?
How will you use the learnings of this initiative to better equip your church?

Kingdom Collaboration

How does this initiative demonstrate a commitment to a collaborative ministry with a partner church or organization?

Questions to ask:

Does your projects have collaboration with multiple CBOQ churches or associations?
Does your projects bring together other groups in ministry?

Download the CBOQ Grant Guide

Is my church eligible?

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Grant Application

Once you have completed a successful eligibility assessment, you are ready to begin your grant application!

A few things to know before you begin:

You will need to discuss specific questions with your committee and church board before starting your application. Please download What You Need to Begin (below) to guide your discussions.
Your church will need to complete the Application Resolution (below) with your congregation to complete your application. While this is a signed form you can complete it online and upload the file to your application.
You can save and return to your application by copying your application link.
We will acknowledge receipt of your completed application within five business days and inform you if we have any questions or concerns before we can proceed.
You will need to request an endorsement letter from your association.
Applications must be received by the deadline for consideration in the current intake. Your application is not complete until your church resolution, financial statements and association letter are received. These can be uploaded with your application, or email direct to Jenya Bakai at ybakai@baptist.ca.

What You Need to Begin

RequestCoaching

Application Resolution Form

Download Grant Application Template (Word doc)

Application Deadlines

Spring Grants Deadline: April 15

Fall Grants Deadline: October 15

Grant Reports

Progress reports are due every 6 months for the duration of the grant. Financial reports are due annually.

Spring reports due April 15

Fall reports due October 15

Prepare to submit your report by downloading the Story guide and grant questions.

SUBMIT YOUR REPORT

Grant Application Form

Please ensure that you have read through the above information before commencing your grant application.

Step 1 of 8

Church Information
Church Name*
Phone*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code
Church Charitable Status Number*
Average Sunday worship attendance*
Current membership*
Membership five years ago*

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Grant Application Category
Initiative Name*
e.g. “Riverside church plant” or “Summer outreach camp”
Grant Category*
- Planting
- Revitalization
- Ministry
- Planting Intern
Grant Request Amount: Year 1*
Grant Request Amount: Year 2*

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Contact Information
Name of Contact Person
for the purposes of this application
First Last
Phone
Contact Email
Lead Pastor Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
Initiative Leader Name
If applicable
First Last
Phone
Email

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Initiative Description
Initiative Challenge*
What challenge are you trying to meet with this initiative? (2-3 sentences)
Initiative Objective*
What is your objective for this initiative? Tell us as specifically and clearly as possible what you are hoping to accomplish. (2-3 paragraphs)
Church Mission & Initiative Alignment*
How does your church describe its mission, vision or values? How does this initiative align with the mission of your congregation? (2-3 paragraphs)

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Initiative Process
Identify three to five ways that you would like to achieve your objective as part of this initiative. Initiative processes describe the ways through which you intend to achieve your objective. Please state each process in one sentence. For each process, provide a detailed description that could include:
1. Why are you proposing this?
2. What approach will we take to reach the objective?
3. When will we do this?
4. Where will we do this?
5. Who will help lead and who will benefit from this?
Process #1*
(One sentence)
Process #1 Description*
Process #2*
(One sentence)
Process #2 Description*
Process #3*
(One sentence)
Process #3 Description*
Process #4
(One sentence)
Process #4 Description
Process #5
(One sentence)
Process #5 Description

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Investing in People
Who are the people you are hoping to invest in through this initiative?
Investing in People*
1. How will you use this initiative to train and equip the project leader(s)?
2. How will you train and equip ministry volunteers?
3. How will you learn as a congregation from this initiative?
(Two to three paragraphs)
Initiative Measurement
How will you measure your goals and objectives?
Initiative Measurement*
1. We understand that even the best planning does not always translate into our desired results. Whether we complete our objective or not we can learn from the experience.
2. Explain how you will measure your progress towards achieving your project goal and your project objectives.
3. If your application is successful, you will be expected to refer back to this part when writing your Grant Reports.
(250 words)

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Initiative Finances
What is the proposed budget for this project?
Projected Expenses: Year One*
Categorize and estimate the expenses that you will encounter in carrying out this initiative such as salary, rent, supplies, advertising, administration, etc. Please use one line for each expense category. For Church Planting grants remember to include tithe of 2-5% of projected receipted income.
Year One Amount
Total Projected Expenses: Year One*
Projected Income: Year One*
Identify and estimate the income, (including this CBOQ grant) that you will receive. Include partnerships, church contributions, other grants, etc. Please use one line for each expense category.
Year One Amount
Total Projected Income: Year One*
Projected Expenses: Year Two*
Categorize and estimate the expenses that you will encounter in carrying out this initiative such as salary, rent, supplies, advertising, administration, etc. Please use one line for each expense category. For Church Planting grants remember to include tithe of 2-5% of projected receipted income.
Year Two Amount
Total Projected Expenses: Year Two*
Projected Income: Year Two*
Identify and estimate the income, (including this CBOQ grant) that you will receive. Include partnerships, church contributions, other grants, etc. Please use one line for each expense category.
Year Two Amount
Total Projected Income: Year Two*

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Application Resolution
Grant Application Resolution by congregation and/or Church Leadership Grant applications are to include a resolution or motion from a duly called meeting. Your application is not considered complete until you have submitted your church resolution, financial statements and Association letter. File formats accepted: .jpg, .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlx, .xlxs
Please upload a signed, scanned copy of your church's application resolution.*
You can download the application resolution here
Accepted file types: jpg, pdf, doc, docx, xlx, xlxs, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Please upload your church's financial statements*
This includes:

• Balance sheet
• Income statement
• Budget
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Please upload your your Association's grant endorsement letter*
This is a letter from your local Association approving your grant submission.
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Applying for a Grant

About Grants

Grant Categories

Eligibility

Application

Micro Grants

Grant Application Deadlines:

CBOQ Pastors and Leaders,

About the CBOQ Grants Program

Grants Program Mandate

1. Resourcing Churches

2. Strengthening Relationships and Identity

3. Innovation of new church models and expressions

4. Developing Leaders

5. Sustainable financial model & supporting resources

CBOQ Grants Process

Development: 0-6 months

Implementation: 1-2 years

Evaluation: Every 6-12 months

Sharing

Grant Categories – What CBOQ will consider funding

Planting

Purpose

What CBOQ Provides

Funding

Goal

Revitalization

Purpose

What CBOQ Provides

Funding

Goal

Ministry

Purpose

What CBOQ Provides

Funding

Goal

Internship

Purpose

What CBOQ Provides

More on internships

Funding

Goal

What Isn’t Funded

Core Funding

Maintaining an Existing Program

Capital Items (equipment, renovations, new capital construction)

Requests to Discharge Pre-Existing Debts of Churches

Recouping Costs

Criteria for Approval

What We’re Looking For

Grant Alignment

Questions to ask:

Application Quality

Questions to ask:

Investment in People

Questions to ask:

Kingdom Collaboration

Questions to ask:

Is my church eligible?

Grant Application

Spring Grants Deadline: April 15

Fall Grants Deadline: October 15

Spring reports due April 15

Fall reports due October 15

Grant Application Form

Step 1 of 8

Church Information

Grant Application Category

Contact Information

Initiative Description

Initiative Process

Investing in People

Initiative Measurement

Initiative Finances

Application Resolution

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CBOQ Websites

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