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FCC Community Funding

FCC Community Funding is one way we help enhance communities where our employees and customers work and live. Eligible applicants can apply for up to $10,000 in FCC Community Funding annually and applications are accepted year-round. Funding is primarily directed to rural community projects; however, applications for urban projects will also be considered. 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 or capital purchases focused on:

  • Food security: capital or equipment-related needs for organizations or programs addressing 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

  • Community enhancement: Supporting communities with capital investments or improvements.

Not eligible for funding

  • Groups or organizations that advocate for or benefit members of a religion or political party

  • Individuals

  • Scholarships

  • Political groups or organizations directed by an elected federal official

  • For-profit entities

  • Operating expenses and debt reduction (for example, event expenses and wages)

  • Daycares, private schools or preschools

  • 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

  • Sporting events, teams, equipment

  • 4-H clubs apply for funding through Club Funding - 4-H Canada

Apply now

Questions about applying? Email us.

To maintain fairness and consistency for all applicants, we do not offer meetings to discuss applications or provide additional details on the selection process.

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