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Regina, Saskatchewan, June 26, 2025 – is now accepting applications from registered charities, non-profit organizations who partner with a municipal body, territorial or provincial government, and non-profit organizations who partner with First Nations, Inuit or Métis governments/communities in rural Canada, for the .

The fund supports capital projects that enrich the lives of residents in communities with fewer than 150,000 people. There is a total of $1.5 million in funding available. Projects can receive between $10,000 and $25,000.

Examples of projects include greenhouses and other agriculture and food-related initiatives, refrigeration and equipment to support food waste reduction and recovery, projects that improve accessibility and inclusion, or upgrades that reduce a building’s energy footprint.

The application deadline for the 2025 fund is July 30. Applicants can view the eligibility requirements, past projects and apply online by visiting . FCC will announce the selected projects in the late fall.

Since inception of the FCC AgriSpirit Fund in 2004, FCC has supported 1,697 capital projects in rural Canada totaling $22.5 million in donations.