FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Community infrastructure grant of $10,000–$25,000 for registered charities, non-profits, municipalities, and Indigenous governments in rural Canadian communities under 50,000 people. Funds capital projects that build community resilience — greenhouses, food security equipment, accessibility upgrades, and climate-adaptation improvements. A TRUE GRANT (non-repayable), separate from FCC's lending products.
Eligibility Requirements
- Registered charity (CRA-registered) OR non-profit organization
- Non-profit partnering with municipal or Indigenous government
- Community population must be under 50,000
- Has not received AgriSpirit Fund in the past 5 years
- Project must not begin before written approval
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- $10,000 to $25,000
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 100% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Annual — April 15 to May 15, 2026
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThe 5-year lockout is a firm disqualifier — check history first. Food security and climate-adaptation projects score highest. Short 30-day window, so prepare before April. Letters of community support strengthen applications.
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Success Profile
Small-town rural non-profit or municipality under 50,000 people. First-time applicants. Projects: greenhouses, food storage, accessibility ramps, solar panels for community halls.
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
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Deadline Notes
Annual intake. 2026 window: April 15 – May 15. Previous year funded ~80 projects from $1.5M total pool. Apply early — short window.
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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Clawback Risk
Low RiskNo explicit clawback provisions in public documentation. The primary compliance requirements are: complete the project within 2 years, ensure all invoices are dated after receiving the grant, publicly acknowledge FCC's contribution, and pass FCC's background check. Failure to complete the project or misuse of funds would presumably require repayment, but FCC does not publicize formal clawback terms.
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How FCC AgriSpirit Fund Compares
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