Supporting Carbon Reduction Retrofits of United Church Buildings
Grants and guidance for decarbonization building upgrades
How we help
Faithful Footprints is The United Church of Canada’s dedicated grant program providing funding for decarbonization building upgrades.
We provide financial support and project guidance to help United Church communities of faith plan and complete retrofit projects that lower energy use and greenhouse gas emissions while strengthening long-term sustainability and renewing mission work across the country.
7.8 M
More than 7.8 million dollars invested in renewing United Church properties
300+
More than 300 building projects funded across the country
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More than 430 project consultations provided across the country
2026 Funding Cycle is open!
Accepting Expression of Interest until April 30, 2026
Get project funding
Receive up to $20,000 to support decarbonization building upgrades.
Make an impact
Funded projects achieve an average 24% reduction in carbon emissions and 26% reduction in fossil fuel use.
See what’s possible
More than 300+ United Church properties across Canada have received a Faithful Footprints Grant.
Get project support
Over 100+ United Church communities of faith have used our trusted project tools and guides.
What grant recipients are saying
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“With support from the Faithful Footprints Grant we reduced our carbon footprint and look forward to lower utility costs. Our retrofit has renewed the spirit within our congregation — we feel active, engaged and hopeful for the future.”
Robert R. Peel, Treasurer and Trustee
Carstairs Bancroft United Church, Carstairs, Alberta, Chinook Winds Regional Council
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“We had several significant tenants who were asking for air conditioning, and we had always resisted due to cost and impact. The heat pump installation funded by Faithful Footprints offered us a way to reduce our carbon usage while improving the comfort of our facilities.”
Ken Pettigrew, Board Member
Trinity United Church, Grimsby, Ontario, Horseshoe Falls Regional Council
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“Our journey in reducing our carbon footprint is not over with the Faithful Footprints grant — In fact, it is just the beginning. We will continue to secure funding, increase our knowledge and explore new technologies to improve our building.”
Rex Cunningham, Property and Use Committee
First United Church, Bathurst, New Brunswick, Fundy St. Lawrence Regional Council