Two local goups, one in Steinbach and the other in Niverville, will receive funding from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) as part of its FCC AgriSpirit Fund. In total, $1.5 million will be going to 92 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects.
“The FCC AgriSpirit Fund supports rural communities at the heart of Canadian agriculture,” said Sophie Perreault, FCC executive vice-president and chief operating officer. “We are honoured to support the projects that help keep these communities as vibrant hubs for rural Canadians.”
In Steinbach and Niverville, the following projects are receiving funding:
*Steinbach Family Resource Centre ($15,000) – Install new energy efficient windows, new insulation for exterior walls and paint for the Family Centre facility
*Town of Niverville ($7,500) – Purchase and install new doors for the rink
This year, the FCC AgriSpirit Fund awarded between $5,000 and $25,000 for community improvement projectsthat enhance the lives of rural residents. Examples include capital expenditures on equipment purchase and installation, energy efficient building improvements and repairs, and the purchase of rescue and fire equipment.
Over the past 17 years, the FCC AgriSpirit Fund has supported 1,356 projects, an investment of $16.5 million.
The next application period opens March 1, 2021. Registered charities, municipalities and non-profit organizations interested in funding can visit fccagrispiritfund.ca for eligibility requirements, to apply online and view past projects.
