Farm Credit Canada said on 21 October that it was investing C$1.5 million through its AgriSpirit Fund in 83 rural community projects across Canada. Awards range from C$10,000 to C$25,000; eligible recipients include registered charities, non-profit groups, municipalities and First Nations, Métis and Inuit governments or communities.

Supported work spans food security, agricultural and community infrastructure, accessibility, energy efficiency, recreation and emergency services. FCC reported that since 2004 the fund has supported 1,861 projects and invested C$25.5 million in community improvements in Canadian cities, towns and Indigenous communities with fewer than 50,000 residents.