Closed
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
FCC AgriSpirit Fund offers $10,000 to $25,000 for capital projects that enrich rural communities. It supports community buildings, agriculture and food initiatives, environmental footprint reduction, accessibility and inclusion, and food recovery or waste reduction projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction or upgrades to community buildings
- Projects supporting agriculture and food
- Projects that reduce environmental impact
- Projects improving accessibility and inclusion
- Projects supporting food recovery or reducing food waste
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project description
- Proof of nonprofit or charitable status, where applicable
- Evidence of partnership agreement, where applicable
- Supporting documentation for FCC’s background check
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- 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 or community under 50,000 people
Who is not eligible
- For-profit entities
- Organizations located outside Canada
- Communities over 50,000 people
- Political groups or organizations directed by an elected federal official
- FCC employees and their immediate family members applying on behalf of an organization
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating budgets and debt reduction campaigns
- Fundraising through private foundations or third parties, unless tied to a specific capital project with FCC recognition
- Projects or interests of individuals
- Projects benefiting a religion or political party
- Daycares, private schools, preschool, sports teams, and sports equipment purchases
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Communities with fewer than 50,000 people
Selection criteria
- Community benefit for residents in towns under 50,000 people
- Capital project nature of the proposal
- Alignment with FCC’s community priorities
- Recognition of FCC’s contribution
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Confirm that your organization and project meet the eligibility criteria.
- Verify that the project is a capital project in a community of less than 50,000 people.
- Check that your organization has not received FCC AgriSpirit funding in the past five years.
2
Define your project
- Prepare a project that enriches the lives of community residents.
- Make sure the project fits an eligible focus area such as community buildings, agriculture, food, accessibility, inclusion, environmental footprint reduction, or food recovery.
- Ensure the project can be completed within two years and includes documented proof.
3
Prepare application
- Complete the FCC background check required for eligibility.
- Prepare to recognize FCC’s contribution if funding is approved.
- Gather the information needed to submit your application through FCC.
4
Submit application
- Submit your application for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund before May 15.
- Use the apply now process provided by FCC.
5
Await decision
- Wait for FCC to review your application and background check.
- Monitor for the funding decision after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by FCC after submission.
- Applicants must pass FCC’s background check.
- Funding is subject to FCC approval.
- Approved projects must be completed within two years and supported by proof of completion.
Additional information
- Applications are open until May 15.
- Applicants must recognize FCC’s contribution if funded.
- Projects must be completed within two years of receiving funding.
- FCC requires a background check before approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FCC AgriSpirit Fund Program
What is the FCC AgriSpirit Fund?
FCC AgriSpirit Fund offers $10,000 to $25,000 for capital projects that enrich rural communities. It supports community buildings, agriculture and food initiatives, environmental footprint reduction, accessibility and inclusion, and food recovery or waste reduction projects.
How much funding can be received?
FCC AgriSpirit Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund program?
To be eligible for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund program, you must:
Registered charity or eligible nonprofit
Capital project in a small community
No FCC AgriSpirit funding in past 5 years
What expenses are eligible under FCC AgriSpirit Fund?
Construction or upgrades to community buildings
Projects supporting agriculture and food
Projects that reduce environmental impact
Projects improving accessibility and inclusion
Projects supporting food recovery or reducing food waste
Who can I contact for more information about the FCC AgriSpirit Fund?
You can contact Farm Credit Canada (FCC) by email at csc@fcc-fac.ca or by phone at 1-306-780-8900.
Where is the FCC AgriSpirit Fund available?
The FCC AgriSpirit Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the FCC AgriSpirit Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FCC AgriSpirit Fund is a Grant and Funding