UFA Foundation Programs

This program is designed to support rural agricultural communities by funding local capital projects that enhance education, recreation, and culture. Key details include:

Objectives:

• To enrich rural life for agricultural, farming, and ranching community members.
• To support capital projects that create or improve tangible physical assets such as buildings and community spaces.
• To foster community engagement through recreational, educational, and cultural initiatives.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Rural organizations within 200 km of a UFA location.
• Projects that benefit agricultural communities by providing accessible facilities or programs.
• Groups planning capital projects that will be completed within two years.

Funding Scope:

• Grants range from a minimum of $10,000 up to $40,000 per project.
• Total funding available annually is $100,000.
• Eligible projects include recreational facilities, educational events and activities, and cultural programs.
• Funding cannot be used for operating expenses, ongoing program delivery, annual events, marketing, travel, fundraising, salaries, debt retirement, or emergency funding.

Application Process:

• Applications must be fully completed and submitted by August 31, 2025.
• Grant recipients must allow for UFA Foundation recognition signage at the project site.
• Applicants must demonstrate community need, positive impact, and avoid duplicating existing services.

Key Features:

• Focus on capital projects that improve community infrastructure.
• Emphasis on projects that are accessible and beneficial to the agricultural community.
• Encourages sustainable, long-term community enrichment.
• Past recipients include community clubs, agricultural societies, and schools with projects like building new facilities, repairing roofs, and expanding educational barns.

This program builds on previous success, having provided $500,000 over five years to 20 projects, and continues to invest in the vitality of rural agricultural communities through meaningful capital improvements.