The Pincher Creek Curling Club is one of five recipients of a grant from the UFA.
The Rural Communities Grant Program is led by the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation and doles out a combined $100,000 for “impactful capital projects that will enrich education, recreation and culture in agricultural communities”.
The recipients for 2025 are:
- Pincher Creek Curling Club at $40,000, which will go toward a new curling facility to serve generations of curlers and community members;
- Buffalo Coulee Community Club is receiving $20,000 for roof repairs to preserve a cherished gathering space;
- Radway Agricultural Society is getting $20,000 for Agri-Centre roof repairs, ensuring continued access to a vital agricultural hub;
- Fundraising Society of the Rolling Hills School will receive $10,000 to support the construction of an Agricultural Academy Barn, fostering hands-on learning for youth;
- Agriculture Charter School Society (Strathmore area) is getting $10,000 towards building a barn to enhance the school’s agriculture-focused curriculum.
“We are thrilled to support these five outstanding projects that reflect the heart and spirit of agricultural communities,” says Kimberly MacDonald, senior manager of Community Impact.
“Each initiative demonstrates the power of community and the importance of investing in spaces where people come together to learn, connect and celebrate the rural way of life.”
The grant program is in its second year under the UFA Agricultural Community Foundation after being led by the UFA Rural Communities Foundation.
“These grants are more than just financial support – they’re a catalyst for connection,” says Kevin Hoppins, advisory board chair of the UFA Foundation.
“As someone deeply rooted in rural Alberta, I’ve seen firsthand how investments in local projects create ripple effects of pride, opportunity and community spirit. We’re proud to support these initiatives and the passionate people who make them happen.”
More about the grant program is available on the UFA Foundation website.
