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UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving

Capital funding for rural communities

Offered by
UFA Rural Communities Foundation (UFA)
Official source: ufafoundation.com

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Charities under the Canada Revenue Agency, non-profits registered with the province or municipal government, or community service co-operatives.
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Overview

Rural Communities Grants offers a $100,000 grant for charities, non-profits and community service co-operatives within 200 kilometres of a UFA location. It supports capital projects for educational, recreational and cultural facilities, and the review committee divides funding among the top five projects it believes best fit the mandate.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Rural Communities Grants status changed to closed

The Rural Communities Grants application link on the How To Apply page is now marked CLOSED instead of Apply Now.

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The How To Apply page now shows the Rural Communities Grants application link as CLOSED instead of Apply Now, changing the program’s application status for that funding stream. The application endpoint is still displayed, but it is no longer usable for submitting a new application.

Official source: ufafoundation.com
August 11, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Charities under the Canada Revenue Agency, non-profits registered with the province or municipal government, or community service co-operatives.

Who is not eligible

  • Political organizations.
  • Religious organizations, except for non-faith-based initiatives and programming.
  • Third-party fundraisers.
  • Individuals seeking fundraising or sponsorship.
  • Programs or events outside Canada.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Ongoing expenses like salaries.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Communities within 200 kilometres of a UFA location.

Activities funded

  • Capital projects that support educational, recreational and cultural facilities.

How to apply

  • Complete a separate application for each capital project.

Selection criteria

  • The review committee is interested in the impact of your project rather than the size of your community.
  • The top five projects are selected based on whether they best fit the mandate.

Processing and Agreement

  • Recipients will be announced in September.

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted throughout the year.
  • Applications must be completed in full to be considered.
  • Response time may take 6 to 8 weeks due to request volume.

Contacts

foundation@ufa.com

Official sources

UFA Foundation Programs
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Frequently Asked Questions about the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving Program

What is the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving?

Rural Communities Grants offers a $100,000 grant for charities, non-profits and community service co-operatives within 200 kilometres of a UFA location. It supports capital projects for educational, recreational and cultural facilities, and the review committee divides funding among the top five projects it believes best fit the mandate.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving program?

To be eligible for the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving program, you must: All communities are welcome to apply regardless of size. Projects must be capital projects that support educational, recreational and cultural facilities.

Who can I contact for more information about the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving?

You can contact UFA Rural Communities Foundation (UFA) by email at foundation@ufa.com.

Where is the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving available?

The UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan.

Is the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving a grant, loan, or tax credit?

UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving?

UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Grassroots Giving is funded by UFA Rural Communities Foundation (UFA)