Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) is proud to launch the 2026 Right by You Ag Society Grant, a community investment initiative that supports agricultural societies and non-profits across Western Canada.

Now in its sixth year, the program will award four $10,000 grants to agricultural societies and non-profits in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. These grants are designed to fund projects that strengthen rural communities and support the places where RME employees and customers live and work.

With this year’s $40,000 in funding, the program’s total contribution will reach $240,000.

Supporting the communities that support rural life

At RME, community investment is about more than funding. It’s about helping rural communities thrive for the long term.

As President and CEO Garrett Ganden explains:

“At RME, Right by You means making a real and lasting impact in the communities we serve. Agricultural societies and non-profits are central to rural life here in Western Canada. Our ongoing leadership of this program is just one of the ways we stand beside them and help strengthen these important community pillars.”

Agricultural societies and non-profits play an important role in rural life. They maintain gathering spaces, support local events, and create opportunities for education and connection. The Right by You Ag Society Grant helps these organizations continue that work by funding projects that improve the lives of local residents.

Who can apply?

The RME Right by You Ag Society Grant is open to agricultural societies and non-profits in:

• Alberta

• Saskatchewan

• Manitoba

To be eligible, projects must enhance community life and be completed within two years of the grant being awarded.

Looking back at last year’s recipients

In 2025, RME supported four agricultural societies doing important work in their communities:

• Tomahawk & District Sports Ag Society in Northern Alberta received a Ferris IS700-60C zero-turn mower to help maintain more than 10 acres of community grounds and reduce the workload on volunteers.

• Taber Exhibition Association in Southern Alberta upgraded its tractor to better support year-round events and improve maintenance efficiency at its busy community facility.

• Perdue Ag Society in Saskatchewan received a Ferris IS700-60C zero-turn mower to improve safety and efficiency while maintaining nearly 11 acres of grounds that serve the communities of Asquith and Perdue.

• Dauphin Ag Society in Manitoba invested in freestanding panels for a chuckwagon and chariot racing infield to improve safety and support community events.

These projects show the practical impact the grant program can have, from easing pressure on volunteers to improving facilities for public use.

A continued commitment to Western Canada

As RME approaches 20 years of serving communities across Western Canada, the company remains committed to supporting the organizations that help rural communities stay strong.

“As we approach 20 years of serving communities throughout Western Canada, we feel honored to have played a role in the long-term success of so many agricultural societies across the Prairies,” said Ganden.

Apply for the 2026 grant

Applications for the 2026 Right by You Ag Society Grant open May 1.

• Application deadline: July 31, 2026

• Recipients announced: September 30, 2026

If your agricultural society is planning a project that will benefit your community, now is the time to apply.

Apply Here