2026 COMMUNITY FUND.

Take action for mental health in your agricultural community.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FUND

The 2026 Community Fund for Mental Health is sponsored by Farm Credit Canada.

The Fund enables agriculture communities across Canada to access our flagship Talk Ask Listen workshop at little to no cost. By equipping individuals with tools and training to support themselves and each other through all kinds of mental health challenges, we’re helping to build resilience and foster healthier, more connected communities in agriculture.

We acknowledge the generous support of all partners of The Do More Agriculture Foundation and local businesses at the local and regional level who support specific workshop events or contribute to the overall work of the Foundation.

INTERESTED IN BRINGING TALK ASK LISTEN TO YOUR COMMUNITY?

We invite applications from agricultural communities across Canada. Whether you’re a part of a community group, municipal government, agricultural association, faith-based group, service group, or are simply a passionate community champion—if you’re ready to take action for mental health in your rural agricultural community, we’d love to hear from you.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applications and community champions must:

Be led by a local non-profit, association, or community group
Have at least 8 people listed on the application to ensure success
Commit to reaching 30 + registered participants before the workshop date
Have a Community Champion responsible for organizing the event

Application open until April 30, 2026.

Full application guidelines and details can be viewed here:
Download the Community Fund Guidelines PDF.

Apply here

TALK ASK LISTEN COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

Talk Ask Listen is an interactive workshop designed to strengthen mental health knowledge and confidence. Designed for agricultural communities, participants build practical communication skills to have meaningful conversations and increase courage to take action. This workshop is educational; not therapy. Participants leave with an increased skillset to navigate conversations about mental health.

Choose the Talk Ask Listen format that best fits your community, organization, or event.

Best for: Communities and agriculture groups seeking high engagement and meaningful discussion.

Format: In-person, facilitator-led, in your community.

Length: 3-4 hours

Participants: 30+

What to expect:

Interactive group discussions.
Real-life agricultural scenarios and stories.
Practical conversation tools and action steps.
Opportunity for meaningful peer connection.

Talk Ask Listen:
In-Person Workshop

Best for: Community groups across regions, wanting the full Talk Ask Listen workshop in a flexible format.

Format: Live, facilitator-led virtual workshop.

Length: 3-4 hours

Participants: 30+

What to expect:

Interactive group conversations.
Real-life agricultural scenarios and stories.
Practical conversation tools and action steps.

Talk Ask Listen:
Virtual Workshop

Best for: A condensed introduction to the Talk Ask Listen framework designed for conferences, regional groups, and organizations exploring the full workshop.

Format: Live, facilitator-led virtual presentation.

Length: 90 minutes

Participants: 30+

What to Expect:

High-level overview of mental health in agriculture.
Introduction to the Talk Ask Listen framework.
Key conversation tools, next steps and resources.

Talk Ask Listen:
Virtual Lightning Session

Not sure which format is right for your community? Contact us and we can help.

If you are a for-profit business and want to host a workshop, please get in touch. The Community Fund application is for non-profit groups; however, we can help you host a successful Talk Ask Listen workshop for your business.

Looking for more ways to get your community involved? Check out our Community Resource Hub for more ideas.

FAQ.

Apply by filling out the application. The application opens March 30, 2026. Due to the high volume of applications received each year, applicants will be contacted in phases. Communities interested in hosting workshops earlier in the year (April-June) will be contacted as soon as possible, while applicants interested in hosting workshops later in the year (July-February) will be contacted later as planning continues for fall 2026 and winter 2027. All events should take place by/before March 15, 2027.

A successful workshop requires a lead community champion and alternate, to help organize the event and bring people in. The Do More Agriculture Foundation will provide guidance and support -- but a successful event depends on community involvement and commitment to attend. The more community partners you include, the stronger your event will be to draw in participants. As the lead organizer, responsibilities include, but not limited to: Choosing a date with our facilitator, Finding a facility to host the training with audio visual equipment, Catering coordination, Marketing your event, Attendance recruitment, Partnering with local businesses to sponsor your event, Providing feedback to The Do More Agriculture Foundation, Submitting training expenses to us for reimbursement.

COMMUNITY FUND IMPACT

Participants’ confidence in talking about mental health increased from 45.6% to 85.5% after participating in Talk Ask Listen.
Talk Ask Listen reinforces the power of community — 92.7% of participants agree that community plays a critical role in mental health.
After participating, participants felt more comfortable asking about suicide — increasing from 25% to 45.5%.
65.5% of participants reported actively supporting someone experiencing mental health challenges.

THANK YOU!

The 2026 Community Fund for Mental Health, an initiative of The Do More Agriculture Foundation, is sponsored by Farm Credit Canada.

Thank you to FCC for being a Trailblazer champion alongside us!

Your support helps us:
Raise awareness and drive action for mental health
Build strong, connected communities
Connect people with resources that help and support

Together, we’re cultivating a culture of wellbeing in Canadian farming communities.

2026 COMMUNITY FUND.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FUND