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FCC AgriSpirit Fund

Farm Credit Canada
Maximum Funding
$10,000 to $25,000
Annual — 2026 intake closed May 15, 2026. Next intake opens spring 2027.
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Advance Payment
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
100%
FCC AgriSpirit Fund provides up to $10,000 to $25,000. 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. Annual — 2026 intake closed May 15, 2026. Next intake opens spring 2027.. Approval odds: ~30–50% (GrantCompass analysis)
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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
Provinces
All Provinces
Industries
Agriculture Food Beverage Environmental Conservation
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

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Competition
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Funding Details

Amount
$10,000 to $25,000
Type
Grant
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Annual — 2026 intake closed May 15, 2026. Next intake opens spring 2027.

Program Scorecard

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High
Deadline
Between Intakes
Approval
Moderate
Approval Rate
~30–50%
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Competition
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Application Steps

1 Confirm eligibility of organization and community Verify that your organization is a registered charity, non-profit, municipality, or Indigenous government, located in a rural Canadian community under 150,000 people. Organizations that received FCC AgriSpirit funding within the past five years are not eligible.

Required Documents 4

✓ Online application form
✓ CRA charity number or non-profit incorporation docs

Eligible Expenses 6

Ineligible Expenses 9

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Compatible Programs

Alberta Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Manitoba Community Places Program AAFC Growing Forward (AgriMarketing/AgriAssurance)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What organization types qualify?
Registered Canadian charities (CRA-registered), non-profit organizations, registered municipalities, and Indigenous governments. Non-profits partnering with municipal or Indigenous government applicants are also eligible. For-profits and individuals are not.
What's the typical award amount?
Average award is $18,750 (range $10k–$25k). Previous year funded 80 projects from a $1.5M pool — not all applicants get the max.
When are decisions made?
The 2026 intake closed May 15, 2026. Decisions are typically made within 60 days of the deadline. The next intake is expected to open in spring 2027 — apply early when the window reopens, as it is a short spring window.
Why do applications fail?
Common failures: project started before approval, population over 50k, or received AgriSpirit in past 5 years (5-year lockout is strict).
Can I stack with other grants?
Yes — FCC AgriSpirit can be stacked with Alberta CFEP, Saskatchewan Lotteries, or Manitoba Community Places for capital costs. AAFC Growing Forward covers operating costs separately.

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