FCC Community Funding

FCC Community Funding is one way we help enhance communities where our employees and customers work and live. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $10,000 in FCC Community Funding annually and applications are accepted year-round. Partial funding may also be offered.

Who can apply?

• Registered charities with the Canada Revenue Agency or non-profit organizations

• Schools

• First Nations, Inuit or Métis governments/communities

• Towns, cities or rural municipalities

Eligible for funding

Initiatives, projects or capital purchases focused on:

• Food security: organizations or programs addressing issues around food insecurity

• Well-being: supporting the physical or mental health of those working in the Canadian food system

• Education and food literacy: education for people about agriculture and food; creating understanding of production practices and careers in the industry

• Public trust in agriculture and food: promoting the Canadian food system

• Community enhancements: making a difference where our employees and customers live and work

Not eligible for funding

• Religious groups or social organizations who advocate a religious, social, moral, political or economic point of view

• Individuals

• Political groups or organizations directed by an elected federal official

• For-profit entities

• Operating costs or debt reduction

• Private schools

• Projects or initiatives that adversely impact the environment

• Funds for a charity through private foundations or third parties (for example, Lions Clubs, Knights of Columbus, etc.)

• Organizations from outside of Canada

• Rodeos

• Sports

Note: Food assistance programs (including school lunch and snack programs, breakfast clubs, etc.) are eligible for funding every three years.