Forward Focused: FCC 4-H Club Fund Supports Future Leaders Across Manitoba

For immediate release

Steinbach, MB, December 10, 2024 – Recipients of the 2024 FCC 4-H Club Fund have been announced!

“FCC has been an outstanding supporter and partner of the 4-H program for many years,” said 4-H Canada Interim CEO, Hugh Maynard. “The FCC 4-H Club Fund supports volunteers across the country as they continue to build the next generation of leaders in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. We are grateful to FCC for its continued support.”

In 2024, a total of 19 clubs in Manitoba received grants of up to $500. Since its creation in 2013, the FCC 4-H Club Fund has contributed over $1 million in funding and supported more than 2,100 4-H clubs across Canada.

“FCC is proud to support 4-H Canada and its programs, including through the FCC 4-H Club Fund,” said Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO. “4-H Canada exemplifies the character, hard work, and innovation that drives the success of Canada’s agriculture industry. We are grateful for the work 4-H does in providing exceptional programming to support the next generation of producers.”

The 2024 FCC 4-H Club Fund recipients in Manitoba are:

4-H Club	City
Alexander 4-H Club	Brandon
Archie 4-H Light Horse & Pony Club	Lenore
Deloraine Community 4-H'ers	Deloraine
Elm Creek 4-H Beef Club	Elm Creek
Gainsborough Combined 4-H Club	Portage la Prairie
Graysville Light Horse and Pony Club	Carman
Jennifer Greigson 4-H	Balmoral
McConnell 4-H Beef Club	Hamiota
Oakburn 4-H Achievers	Oakburn
Roseland South Brandon	Brandon
Sagehill Stables 4-H Club	Winnipeg
Selkirk Silver Spurs	Libau
Souris 4-H Challengers	Souris
Souris Glenwood 4-H Beef Club	Souris
South Parkland Area 4-H Council	Russell
Teulon 4-H Club	Teulon
The Pas Helping Hands 4-H Club	The Pas
Virden Variety Club	Virden
Russell Happy Helpers	Russell

For a full list of 2024 recipients, and further information on the FCC 4-H Club Fund, visit 4-h-canada.ca/club-fund. Applications for the next round of funding will open in August 2025.


About 4-H Canada
For over a century, 4-H Canada has been one of the most highly respected positive youth development organizations in Canada. 4-H in Canada has over 19,000 members and more than 7,000 volunteer leaders. Our goal is to help young Canadians “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe, inclusive and fun environment. We believe in nurturing responsible, caring and contributing youth leaders who are committed to positively impacting their communities across Canada and around the world. To learn more about 4-H Canada, please visit 4-h-canada.ca and follow our Facebook, X and Instagram pages.

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, media may contact:

Amy Felton
Communications Manager
4-H Canada
afelton@4-h-canada.ca 

Éva Larouche
Corporate Communication
Farm Credit Canada
1-888-780-6647
eva.larouche@fcc.ca