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.
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