Role of Rocky Mountain Equipment in the funding ecosystem
Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) is a large network of agricultural and construction equipment dealerships operating 46 branches across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In addition to its commercial activities, RME plays a growing role as a community funder by redistributing a portion of its revenues to organizations that strengthen rural communities and the sectors it serves.
Through its Community Investment program, RME commits more than $250,000 each year to support organizations and community groups whose values align with its own. The company focuses its giving on three pillars: agriculture and construction advocacy, youth development and safety. Funding is provided both in cash and in kind, and an online application form allows community organizations to request support for projects that contribute to the growth and resilience of the agricultural and construction industries in Western Canada.
RME Right by You Ag Society Grant
A flagship initiative in RME’s portfolio is the RME Right by You Ag Society Grant. This program provides direct financial support to local agricultural societies in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Each cycle, the program awards four grants of $10,000 to societies proposing projects that can be completed within two years and that clearly enhance the lives of residents in their communities.
The grant is designed to fund a wide range of community-focused initiatives, such as improvements to facilities, programming, events or clubs that keep rural communities vibrant. RME publishes the list of annual recipients and maintains dedicated pages for each year’s winners, demonstrating transparency and a sustained multi‑year commitment to rural development.
Supported audiences and overall impact
RME’s funding primarily targets non-profit organizations, community groups and agricultural societies within its dealership footprint in Western Canada. By concentrating on advocacy, youth and safety, the company aims to build long-term capacity in agriculture and construction, while reinforcing the social fabric of the towns and rural areas where its customers live and work.
Although RME is a for‑profit company, its structured community investment activities and dedicated grant program position it as a significant private funder in the rural and agricultural ecosystem. Organizations looking for support can consult the Community Investment section of the website to learn about priorities and submit an application.
