To the Editor:
Registered charities and non-profit organizations in rural Canada are encouraged to apply for funding under the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund, which opened for applications on April 13.
Rural community groups can view the eligibility requirements and apply online by visiting www.fccagrispiritfund.ca for an opportunity to access some of the $1 million that FCC has committed to capital projects under the AgriSpirit Fund.
“FCC offers specialized financing and services specifically designed for primary producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operators across Canada. FCC’s service to the agriculture industry puts us in the unique position as a trusted partner to contribute to the lives of farm families and rural communities,” said Michael Hoffort, FCC president and CEO. “We contribute to the communities where our customers and employees live and work – supporting rural community projects through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund is one way we can make a real difference.”
For a project to be considered for funding, it must meet specific criteria and be completed before December 31, 2017. The application period will close on May 18, 2015 and FCC will announce the selected projects in August 2015. A list of past projects that have received FCC AgriSpirit funding can be found by clicking on the “past-projects” link at www.fccagrispiritfund.ca.
In 2015-16, FCC will donate $3 million to charitable organizations and non- profit groups in the communities where our customers and employees live and work. Since inception of the FCC AgriSpirit Fund in 2004, FCC has supported almost 900 capital projects in rural Canada totaling over $8.5 million in donations.
FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of $27.3 billion and 21 consecutive years of portfolio growth.
Farm Credit Canada
