CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Centre for the Arts has been awarded a grant of $20,000 from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and its AgriSpirit Fund.
This funding will support the Art Centre’s new expansion, specifically the construction of a new kitchen that will facilitate better nutrition and foster community connections through food.
“We are deeply grateful to Farm Credit Canada for their generous support of our project,” said Lianne Carter, executive director of the Elora Centre for the Arts.
“This funding will allow us to create a space where community members can come together and thrive.”
The FCC AgriSpirit Fund provides financial support for capital projects that enhance the quality of life in rural communities across Canada.
This year, FCC invested $1.5 million to support 82 community initiatives in towns, cities and Indigenous communities with fewer than 150,000 people.
“At FCC, we are incredibly proud to support projects that make a positive impact in the rural communities where we live and work,” said Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO.
“Through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund, we’re investing in capital projects that enhance the quality of life and foster growth in these communities. From improving food security to enhancing community spaces, these projects are a testament to the creativity and dedication of those committed to building a brighter future for rural Canada.”
Since its inception in 2001, the FCC AgriSpirit Fund has supported 1,697 projects, investing $22.5 million in initiatives that drive positive change in rural areas.
For more information on the FCC AgriSpirit Fund and its impact on communities across Canada, visit fccagrispiritfund.ca.
About the centre
The Elora Centre for the Arts is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to igniting creativity, fostering connection and building community through the arts.
As an arts and culture hub for Wellington County, the Centre serves more than 50,000 people every year through exhibitions, performances, community events, summer camps, affordable office and studio space for local artists and arts groups, and a range of programs and services for all ages.
For more information visit ecfta.ca.
