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.
Welcome to the African Canadian Farmers Fund, a ground-breaking capital fund addressing unique challenges in agricultural investment for African Canadians. 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.
Guiding Principles
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The ACFF promotes ownership and democratic control of agricultural land.
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The ACFF seeks to deepen long-term tenure security for African Canadian farmers.
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We support the long-term protection of working agricultural and farm lands.
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The ACFF supports fair pricing systems and transparent agricultural value for goods and services provided.
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Option for equity buy-out, including equity in housing or farm co-op if the land is held in land trust.
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The ACFF prioritizes farmers with close proximity to existing markets and communities, often urban or peri-urban.
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The ACFF supports farmers’ ability to plan for succession and transfer farm and land to new farmers
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The ACFF works to protect farmers and their communities from harassment or racial bias.
Resources
Access educational materials and workshops aimed at empowering African Canadians with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed investment decisions. We believe that education is a key driver of financial empowerment.
Apply
If you are a Canadian resident, identify as being from an Afro culture, and are looking for an investment in your farm enterprise, then this Fund could be for you.
To begin the application process, please complete the contact form and Afua Asantewaa, Inclusive Prosperity Project Manager, will be in touch soon.
“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, Inclusive Prosperity Project Manager
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
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.