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UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships

Q: How much funding can be received?

UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships program?

To be eligible for the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships program, you must: Aligns with pillars, community benefit, impact.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships?

You can contact UFA Rural Communities Foundation (UFA).

Q: Where is the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships available?

The UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships program is available the province of Alberta.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Alberta, Canada

Funding for community-focused agricultural projects and initiatives.

Grant and Funding

UFA Rural Communities Foundation

Overview

This program offers major sponsorship funding to support initiatives that promote agricultural education, sustainability, and community development within rural areas. Applicants must request at least $15,000, with projects benefiting communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or British Columbia.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Reduce the ecological footprint

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Minimum amount : 15,000 $

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Alberta

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Environment

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Activities funded

Development and implementation of educational, sustainability, and community development projects within agriculture.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 15,000

Implementing precision agriculture technology to boost crop yields

Documents Needed

Project proposal, proof of community benefit, and organizational details.

Eligibility

Aligns with one of three funding pillars: Educate, Engage, or Enrich; accessible for community benefit; positive community impact; opportunity for recognition.

Who is eligible?

Organizations involved in agricultural community development.
Community groups and cooperatives in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or British Columbia.

Eligible expenses

Support for projects that promote education, sustainability, and community development within the agricultural sector.

Eligible geographic areas

Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia

Selection criteria

Alignment with extension pillars: Educate, Engage, Enrich.
Community accessibility and benefit.
Positive impact on the community.
Recognition potential for UFA ACF.

How to apply

Prepare a detailed project proposal including objectives and plans.Collect required organizational and community benefit documentation.Submit the application through the designated process when ready.Await review, which may take 6-8 weeks.Receive notification of decision and proceed accordingly.

Additional information

The application process is ongoing throughout the year, allowing flexibility for submission at any time.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation - Major Partnerships. 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.