FCC contributes $1.5 million to 82 community projects across Canada

Brandon, Manitoba, November 4, 2024 – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 82 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects.

“At FCC, we are incredibly proud to support projects that make a positive impact in the rural communities where we live and work,” said Shannon Weatherall, FCC senior vice-president of ag production for Prairie operations. “Through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund, we’re investing in capital projects that enhance the quality of life and foster growth in these communities. From improving food security to enhancing community spaces, these projects are a testament to the creativity and dedication of those committed to building a brighter future for rural Canada.” 

This year, the FCC AgriSpirit Fund awarded between $10,000 and $25,000 to various community improvement initiatives that enrich the lives of residents in cities, towns or Indigenous communities with fewer than 150,000 people.

Over the past 21 years, the FCC AgriSpirit Fund has supported 1,697 projects, an investment of $22.5 million.

Registered charities, non-profit groups, municipalities and First Nations, Métis or Inuit governments/communities interested in funding can visit www.fccagrispiritfund.ca for eligibility requirements, to apply online and view past projects.

In Manitoba, the following projects are receiving funding:

Organization	City	Amount	Project
Broad Valley Community Hall	Broad Valley	$15,000	Update the kitchen and lighting at the community hall.
Carmen and Area Food Pantry	Carman	$10,000	Increase storage and shelf-life of donated foods distributed through the food bank.
Fox Lake Cree Nation	Gillam	$25,000	Purchase an in-vessel composter to divert waste from landfills and create much needed soil to increase local food production.
Melita Pool Committee Inc.	Melita	$16,000	Upgrade the curling and skating rink compressors and boilers.
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation	Nelson House	$22,500	Purchase a sleigh, pucker, tracks and tires for Argo and replace a boat engine to continue the act of providing fish for the community.
Pine Creek First Nation	Camperville	$20,000	Build chicken coops to create an agricultural education program where students raise chickens for eggs and meat.
Rolling River First Nation	Erickson	$25,000	Upgrade the community kitchen countertops, cupboards and appliances.
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation	Griswold	$20,000	Build a community geothermal greenhouse.
Swan Lake First Nation	Swan Lake	$25,000	Build a community greenhouse.

About FCC
FCC is proud to be 100 per cent invested in Canadian agriculture and food. The organization’s employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food. FCC provides flexible financing and capital solutions, while creating value through data, knowledge, relationships and expertise. FCC offers a complement of financial and non-financial products and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of the industry. As a commercial Crown corporation, FCC is a stable partner that reinvests profits back into the industry and communities it serves. For more information, visit fcc.ca.


For more information, photos or interviews, contact:
Sarah Mazenc
Corporate Communication
Farm Credit Canada
306-780-5219
sarah.mazenc@fcc.ca