african canadian
farmers fund
An innovative rent-to-own farmland access program facilitating African Canadians’ success in the food and farm sector and creating an inclusive farm sector.
How It Works
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Through investments from values-aligned investors, the African Canadian Farmers Fund is creating a capital pool dedicated to the purchase of farmland for African Canadian farmers.
The African Canadian Farmers Fund is designed to create a pathway to long-term farmland ownership for farmers of African descent.
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The African Canadian Farmers Fund will assist in the purchase of eligible farmland for African Canadian farming enterprises.
Through the rent-to-own model, a portion of farmers’ lease payments contributes to equity accumulation over time. This accumulated equity supports the farmer’s eventual purchase of the farm property.
At the end of the lease period, farmers may use the equity they have built, together with financing obtained from a traditional lender or other financing sources, to purchase the farm from Inclusive Prosperity.
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The African Canadian Farmers Fund offers applicants the option to present farmland to the Fund for consideration, or to apply for support in identifying farmland in select provinces or territories.
Eligible properties must meet the following minimum criteria:
minimum 10 acres of farmland
located within a designated agricultural zone that permits commercial farming
a ready-to-move-in residential house on the property
reliable water access
soil suitable for agricultural production
zoning that supports commercial agricultural use and farmer residency
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Inclusive Prosperity views farmland as an intergenerational asset and expects farmers participating in the African Canadian Farmers Fund to steward the land using sustainable farming practices that protect soil health, biodiversity, and water resources. These approaches support climate resilience and contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, helping ensure that farmland remains productive, environmentally responsible, and accessible for future generations.
Apply
If you are a Canadian resident, identify as being from an Afro culture, and are looking for accessible farmland for long-term stewardship, then this Fund could be for you.
Eligibility Check:
☐ Do you self-identify as a person of African descent (identifying Africa as your ancestral home)?
☐ Do you have 3 or more years of in-field farming experience?
☐ Are you a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or currently hold an eligible work permit?
☐ Do you have a complete farm business plan and executive summary OR am currently developing a farm business plan?
☐ Have you identified farmland for potential purchase?
If you answered yes to all of the above, we invite you to complete the preliminary application form below.
“Throughout history, African Canadian farmers have experienced discrimination, land loss, and institutional barriers that hindered their ability to acquire and retain farmland on equal terms with their Caucasian counterparts. The African Canadian Farmers Fund strives to facilitate autonomy, stability, and opportunities for generational wealth accumulation amongst African Canadians, while fostering economic independence and community development. By addressing historical injustices, we promote social equity, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable agricultural sector.”
- Afua Asantewaa, Executive Director
Invest with Impact
Your investment today will build opportunities for African Canadian farmers, supporting wealth creation and equitable economic empowerment. Join a growing community of impact investors who value diversity, inclusion, and shared prosperity.
Get in touch.
If you’re considering applying for farmland access through ACFF, wish to discuss investment opportunities, or looking to participate in the Farmer Field School incubator, please complete this form to contact Afua Asantewaa, Executive Director.
