2026 COMMUNITY FUND.

Bring mental health training to your agricultural community or organization.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FUND

The 2026 Community Fund for Mental Health is sponsored by Farm Credit Canada, and made possible through the generous support of all partners of The Do More Agriculture Foundation and many local businesses.

The Fund enables agriculture communities across Canada to access mental health education and literacy workshops 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.

INTERESTED IN BRINGING A FREE MENTAL HEALTH
WORKSHOP TO YOUR COMMUNITY?

Each year, 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 ag community, we’d love to hear from you.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, communities must:

  1. Be led by a local non-profit, association, or community group

  2. Have at least 8 people pre-registered at time of application

  3. Commit to reaching 30 + registered participants before the workshop date

  4. Have a Community Champion responsible for organizing the event

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

TALK ASK LISTEN COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

Our flagship mental health literacy workshop, Talk Ask Listen, developed by The Do More Agriculture Foundation.

An interactive workshop designed to strengthen mental health knowledge and confidence across agricultural communities. Participants build practical skills to have meaningful conversations and take action. This workshop is educational; not therapy, and aims to cultivate a culture of wellbeing across farms, businesses, and communities.

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

Talk Ask Listen:
In-Person Workshop

Best for: Communities and agriculture groups seeking high engagement 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:
Virtual 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 Lightning Session

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.

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

Not sure which format is right for your community?

If you are a for-profit business and want to get involved in a Community Fund workshop in your area, get in touch with us.

Contact us.

FAQ.

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.

Our 2026 Community Fund application will open March 30, 2026 and will be linked here once applications are open. Keep an eye on our social media and subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

THANK YOU!

The 2026 Community Fund for Mental Health, an initiative of The Do More Agriculture Foundation, is sponsored by Farm Credit Canada, with generous support from our national partners and many local businesses.

Thank you to our Funding Partners for being champions 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.