The Arcola Daycare and Lampman Minor Sports have each received $2,500 through the Canada's Farmers Grow Communities which is supported by the Monsanto Fund.
Their entries were chosen in November and were among entries from across Canada. More than 160 applications were submitted with winning entries ranging from playgrounds, daycares, school projects, community sporting organizations, libraries, and more. Overall the Monsanto Fund donated $145,000 to help assist rural residents across Canada to bettering their communities.
The Arcola Daycare nomination was put together by Stacy Brownridge of Arcola. The funding being given to the daycare will be directed towards the creation of an infant sleeping area.
Lampman Minor Sports received funds through a nomination by Blake Fornwald of Lampman. These funds will be reserved for use being committed to upgrades for the community complex.
"The Monsanto Fund grants provided through the Canada's Farmers Grow Communities program allow farmers to get actively involved in supporting their communities," said Trish Jordan, public and industry affairs director with Monsanto Canada. "Growing communities and improving lives is the focus of the Monsanto Fund. It is rewarding to see so many worthwhile, local groups benefitting based on the recommendation of farmers."
"Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Canada's Farmers Grow Communities program," a press release stated. "All it takes to enter is a visit to www.CanadasFarmers.ca where farmers who meet the eligibility requirements may submit one application per charity. Community residents can also make suggestions of worthy charities and not-for-profits for farmers to consider in their nominations. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2013 and all winners will be selected by random draw and notified by November 15, 2013. Two (2) $2,500 grants will be awarded in each of 30 different territories across the grain growing regions of northeastern BC (Peace River district), Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec."
