Inclusive Prosperity
The Inclusive Prosperity Project is a partnership between the Fair Finance Fund, Social Economy through Social Inclusion (SETSI), and the Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF). This collaborative project works to overcome barriers for equity-deserving farmers through access to capital for land purchases.
By assessing and redressing biases in governance, operations, and lending practices of conventional institutions, Inclusive Prosperity works towards an equitable and inclusive farming future.
Community-Driven
We understand that racial bias in lending is a significant problem. Black, Indigenous, and other equity-deserving groups face unequal treatment from conventional lending institutions. This problem is perhaps most evident in access to farmland. The Inclusive Prosperity project builds on a 2022 feasibility study to ensure that all farmers have secure tenure to the farmland they need to thrive, building out community-led initiatives and striving to create opportunities for meaningful participation and economic empowerment.
Our Programs
African Canadian
Farmers Fund
We aim to foster African Canadians’ participation in the food and farm sector by dismantling barriers formed by systemic racism—creating an inclusive farm sector by addressing biases in governance, operations, and lending.
The Nourish Fund
Tailored financing options for local urban farms and food processing businesses, prioritising Indigenous and racialised farmers and organisations. Capital provided by the Nourish Fund helps to increase production and sales, improve local food accessibility and boost local economic growth.
Get in Touch
Stay informed on the latest news about the Inclusive Prosperity Project by signing up for the Fair Finance Fund newsletter. If you’re considering applying for a loan once the project is launched or wish to be added to the waiting list for investments, please complete this form to get in touch with Afua Asantewaa, Inclusive Prosperity Project Manager.
Thank You
The Inclusive Prosperity Project has been made possible thanks to generous funding provided by:
