Alberta (Rural Roots Canada) – Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME) has launched the 2025 Right by You Ag Society Grant, a community initiative that awards $10,000 each to four agricultural societies across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Cory Flett, Marketing and Communications Manager for RME, says the company is committed to giving back to the communities where employees and customers live and work.

“We feel these ag societies are a large part of the fabric in these communities, and often are the social hubs with rodeos and various other events that they host,” says Flett. “We feel it’s important to keep those alive.”

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The RME Right by You Ag Society Grant is open to agricultural societies in the three prairie provinces that are looking to fund projects that enhance the lives of the residents of their communities. To qualify, the projects must be completed within two years.

In a release, Garrett Ganden, President and CEO of RME, says the company takes great pride in helping the rural communities in Western Canada. “To us, the saying ‘Right by You’ holds many meanings: one of which is that we are standing shoulder to shoulder with you. We’re always there in your corner,” says Ganden.

Last year’s recipients used their grants to improve arenas, upgrade fairgrounds, and maintain important community facilities, all essential gathering spaces in smaller towns.

“It doesn’t seem like a lot of money for some people, but it goes a long way with these ag societies,” adds Flett. “We’re just happy that we can make a difference.”

The 2025 application window is now open. It closes on July 30, and the successful applicants will be announced on September 30.

For more information about the RME Right by You Society Grant, you can visit their website.