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Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Funding for rural community capital projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : July 30, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
FCC AgriSpirit Fund provides $10,000 to $25,000 for capital projects in rural Canadian communities. It supports initiatives that improve food security, reduce environmental impact, support agriculture and food, improve accessibility and inclusion, and upgrade community buildings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : July 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Food recovery and food waste reduction projects.
- Initiatives supporting agriculture and food.
- Projects that reduce environmental footprint.
- Accessibility and inclusion projects.
- Construction or upgrades of community buildings.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities with the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Non-profit organizations partnering with a municipal, provincial, territorial, or First Nations, Inuit, or Métis government or community.
- Town, city, rural municipality, or First Nations, Inuit, or Métis government/community under 150,000 people.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit entities.
- Organizations that received FCC AgriSpirit funding in the past five years.
- Organizations that do not pass FCC’s background check.
- Projects located outside Canada or in communities over 150,000 people.
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs for community building construction or upgrades.
- Equipment and infrastructure for food recovery, food waste reduction, agriculture, and food projects.
- Capital costs for accessibility, inclusion, and environmental improvement projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating budgets and debt reduction campaigns.
- Fundraising through private foundations or third parties, unless tied to a specific capital project.
- Private projects, religious or political initiatives, daycare, private school, and preschool projects.
- Projects outside Canada, projects that harm the environment, sports teams, and sports equipment purchases.
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural Canadian communities.
- Communities with fewer than 150,000 residents.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by FCC.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision later in the fall.
Additional information
- The project must be completed within two years of receiving funding.
- The project must recognize FCC’s contribution.
- Applicants must pass FCC’s background check.
- Eligible organizations cannot have received AgriSpirit funding in the past five years.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund?
FCC AgriSpirit Fund provides $10,000 to $25,000 for capital projects in rural Canadian communities. It supports initiatives that improve food security, reduce environmental impact, support agriculture and food, improve accessibility and inclusion, and upgrade community buildings.
Who is eligible for the Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund program?
To be eligible for the Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund program, you must:
Capital project in a rural community.
Eligible charity, non-profit, or local government.
No AgriSpirit funding in past five years.
What expenses are eligible under Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund?
Food recovery and food waste reduction projects.
Initiatives supporting agriculture and food.
Projects that reduce environmental footprint.
Accessibility and inclusion projects.
Construction or upgrades of community buildings.
Who can I contact for more information about the Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund?
You can contact Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Where is the Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund available?
The Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund?
Farm Credit Canada - FCC AgriSpirit Fund is funded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC)