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FCC Community Funding

Funding for community-focused initiatives
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Last Update: April 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

FCC Community Funding supports community improvement projects and capital purchases. Eligible applicants can receive up to $10,000 annually for initiatives in food security, well-being, food literacy, and community enhancement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • 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
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • Other Health Services
  • Social Services
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Food security initiatives and related capital or equipment purchases.
  • Well-being projects supporting physical or mental health in the Canadian food system.
  • Education and food literacy initiatives.
  • Community enhancement projects and capital improvements.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered charities or non-profit organizations
  • Schools
  • First Nations, Inuit or Métis governments or communities
  • Towns, cities, or rural municipalities

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit entities
  • Individuals
  • Private schools, daycares, and preschools
  • Organizations outside Canada
  • Sports teams, equipment, and sporting events

Eligible expenses

  • Capital purchases and equipment for food security or food literacy initiatives.
  • Capital investments or improvements for community enhancement projects.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Operating expenses and debt reduction.
  • Wages and event-related expenses.
  • Scholarships, sports teams, equipment, and sporting events.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted year-round.
  • Eligible applicants may receive partial funding.
  • Applicants can request up to $10,000 annually.

Contacts

fcccommunityfunding@fcc-fac.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the FCC Community Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the FCC Community Funding. 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 FCC Community Funding?

FCC Community Funding supports community improvement projects and capital purchases. Eligible applicants can receive up to $10,000 annually for initiatives in food security, well-being, food literacy, and community enhancement.

How much funding can be received?

FCC Community Funding Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the FCC Community Funding program?

To be eligible for the FCC Community Funding program, you must: Eligible organization or public body Project aligns with program focus Located in Canada

What expenses are eligible under FCC Community Funding?

Food security initiatives and related capital or equipment purchases. Well-being projects supporting physical or mental health in the Canadian food system. Education and food literacy initiatives. Community enhancement projects and capital improvements.

Who can I contact for more information about the FCC Community Funding?

You can contact Farm Credit Canada (FCC) by email at fcccommunityfunding@fcc-fac.ca.

Where is the FCC Community Funding available?

The FCC Community Funding program is available across Canada.

Is the FCC Community Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

FCC Community Funding is a Grant and Funding

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