Applications for community grants, the AED cost share and post-secondary scholarships are being accepted until November 1, 2025 and winners will be announced at the 2026 show in January.
Manitoba Ag Days has a strong tradition of investing in rural communities and agriculture education through the Ag Days Gives Back program. At the 2025 show $55,000 in funds were awarded, in the form of sixteen community grants, three post-secondary scholarships and support for Ag in the Classroom – Manitoba. Since the program’s inception in 2013 Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back has committed $536,377.50 to building the agriculture community.
Community grants of $2000 each are open to community fire departments and can be used for any component of a project, including infrastructure, supplies, equipment, volunteers or training. The total project budget may not exceed $50,000. In an effort to encourage diverse participation, priority will be given to communities/projects that have not received funding within the last three years.
Community AED cost share applications are also open to any community organization that wishes to install an AED. Ag Days Gives Back will contribute two thirds of the cost for this life saving device to ten community organizations.
Post-secondary scholarships of $2000 each are open to students in their final year of high school or to post secondary students. All agricultural related education and training is eligible, including degree, diploma, certificate and trade programs. Applicants are asked to complete the form and include a written or video biography outlining their community involvement and volunteerism, career goals and aspirations and how they see themselves fitting into the ag industry.
Manitoba Ag Days is proud to support the communities where our visitors and exhibitors live. Vibrant rural communities are an essential part of the agricultural industry and this program demonstrates our ongoing commitment to agriculture.
For more information, including the application forms, please visit MANITOBA AG DAYS GIVES BACK
Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States of America held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba.
The 2026 show dates are Tuesday, January 20 – Thursday, January 22.
