FCC contributes $1 million to 74 community projects across Canada
November 09, 2015
FCC contributes $1 million to 74 community projects across Canada
Regina, Saskatchewan – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving almost $1 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 74 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects.
“The FCC AgriSpirit Fund is about enhancing rural Canada as well as giving back to communities where our customers and employees live and work,” said Sophie Perreault, FCC executive vice-president and chief operating officer. “We’re proud to partner with great organizations that are working to create a positive change. Congratulations to all the recipients.”
The FCC AgriSpirit Fund awards between $5,000 and $25,000 for community improvement projects, such as hospitals and medical centres, childcare facilities, fire and rescue equipment, playgrounds, food banks, libraries, recreation centres, and community gardens. All projects are based in towns with populations less than 150,000 and recipients must complete their projects by December 31, 2017.
Nationally, 1,259 applications were received this year which clearly indicates how invested rural Canadians are in their communities. Over the past 12 years, the FCC AgriSpirit Fund has supported almost 1,000 projects, an investment of more than $9.5 million.
A complete national listing of selected projects can be found at www.fccagrispiritfund.ca.
The next application period opens in spring 2016. Registered charities and non-profit organizations interested in funding can visit www.fccagrispiritfund.ca for eligibility requirements and to apply online.
FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $27 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. Our profits are reinvested back into agriculture and the communities where our customers and employees live and work. Visit fcc.ca or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and on Twitter @FCCagriculture.
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For more information, photos or interviews, contact:
Trevor Sutter
Corporate Communication
Farm Credit Canada
1-855-780-5313
trevor.sutter@fcc.ca
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