Grant
Federal
Between Intakes
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.
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 a town, city, rural municipality, or First Nations, Inuit or Métis government/community under 50,000 people, applying in its own right
- Non-profit organization partnering with a municipal body, provincial or territorial government, or a First Nations, Inuit or Métis government/community, which must agree to receive the contributed money
- Community population must be under 50,000
- Has not received AgriSpirit Fund in the past 5 years
- Project must not begin before written approval
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
High
First-Timer
Friendly
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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Competition
High
Deadline
Between Intakes
Approval
Moderate
Approval Rate
~30–50%
Accessibility
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Competition
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Application Steps
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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 50,000 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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Funding Stack Strategy
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4 partners
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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Clawback Risk
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How FCC AgriSpirit Fund Compares
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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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