Regina, Saskatchewan, April 15, 2026 – Farm Credit Canada is accepting applications for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund, which supports capital projects that help enrich the lives of rural Canadians.
Applications are open to registered charities and non-profit organizations in rural Canada that partner with municipal, territorial, or provincial governments, as well as those that partner with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis governments and communities.
The fund supports projects in communities with fewer than 50,000 people. Projects can receive between $10,000 and $25,000, from a total available fund of $1.5 million.
The application deadline for the 2026 fund is May 15. Applicants can view the eligibility requirements, past projects and apply online by visiting www.fccagrispiritfund.ca. FCC will announce the selected projects in the late fall.
Examples of past projects include construction or improvements to community buildings, refrigeration and equipment to support food waste reduction and recovery, projects that improve accessibility and inclusion, greenhouses, and initiatives related to agriculture and food.
Since inception of the FCC AgriSpirit Fund in 2004, FCC has supported 1,778 capital projects in rural Canada totaling $24 million in donations.