Key Takeaways
- Growing Home with BASF returns for its third year, increasing its prize fund to $160,000.
- Farmers and rural community members in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario can nominate local organizations for a chance to win.
- Twelve winners will receive funding, with new second- and third-place prizes introduced in each province.
- Public voting will take place from April 1-15, with winners announced on April 29, 2025.
Growing Home with BASF: Strengthening Rural Canadian Communities
BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) is expanding its Growing Home with BASF initiative for 2025, offering $160,000 in funding to support local organizations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. This marks a significant increase in investment, reinforcing BASF’s commitment to rural communities and Canadian agriculture.
Nominations open from February 4 to March 3, allowing individuals to submit local organizations that make a meaningful impact in their communities. The program provides essential funding to organizations that contribute to the growth and well-being of rural areas.
Funding Breakdown for 2025
BASF has introduced new second- and third-place prizes for each participating province, allowing more organizations to benefit:
- First place: $25,000
- Second place: $10,000
- Third place: $5,000
Supporting Community Organizations in Agriculture and Beyond
“Growing Home with BASF is an incredible opportunity to support organizations that are the backbone of their rural communities,” said Leta LaRush, Vice President, Business Management at BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions. “We are excited to continue expanding this program and helping strengthen Canadian farming communities.”
Nominations will be evaluated based on their alignment with supporting Canadian agriculture and rural development. Following this, three finalists from each province will be selected and announced on April 1.
The public voting period runs from April 1-15, with winners announced on April 29. Canadian residents who have reached the legal age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to vote.
Looking Back: 2024 Growing Home with BASF Winners
The 2024 Growing Home with BASF initiative provided $25,000 grants to organizations making a difference in rural communities:
- Alberta: Erskine Curling Club
- Saskatchewan: Abbey Curling Club
- Manitoba: St. Jean Baptiste Volunteer Fire Department
- Ontario: Three Oaks Respite Cabin
Each of these organizations used the funding to further their goals and operations, ensuring long-term sustainability for their communities.
How to Get Involved
Individuals interested in nominating a deserving organization can submit their entries through BASF’s official website between February 4 and March 3. The program aims to highlight and empower organizations dedicated to supporting Canadian agriculture and rural communities.
For more details on nominations and voting, visit the Growing Home with BASF website.
