We understand the importance of community connections. That’s one of the reasons why we support our employees in their efforts to give back locally through our Employee Community Participation Program. As Agrium has defined community investment areas we ask employees to ensure their requests for support fall into one of these two scenarios:

• An employee (or employees are) is raising funds for a charitable organization through participation in activities or events like a walk-a-thon, silent auctions or food drive.
• Support directed to youth sports or clubs

Funding Criteria

This program is a benefit for our employees so only Agrium employees and their immediate family are eligible for support. Requests for contributions to a community-based charity or organization that does not have the participation of an Agrium employee should be directed to our Local Community Investment Program for consideration.

Charitable Organizations: The Agrium employee must actively participate in raising funds for the charity through their participation in an event or activity. The following types of participation qualify under the program.

1. Physical activity to raise money through sponsorships
2. Management participation in a fundraising event (greater than 10 hours)
3. Matching employee donations to a maximum of $150 per employee, per year on a first come first serve basis. Matching donations are available in place of active participation as stated above.

Youth Sports & Clubs: Agrium employee’s child must be an active member of the sporting team or club.

The following causes are not eligible for contributions:

• Organizations that allocate funds based on race, sex or religion 
• Organizations that have an administration fee in excess of 20% of contributions
• Operating budgets for institutions like schools or hospitals 
• Organizations whose needs are already being met by existing Agrium funded activities like the United Way.