**Research Brief: Economic Development, Community Infrastructure, Social Development Grants** Federal government grants categorized under Economic Development, Community Infrastructure, and Social Development total $16,816,276.77 across 19 grants. The top recipients include LYTTON INDIAN BAND, WUSKWI SIPIHK FIRST NATION, and MOSAKAHIKEN CREE NATION. Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada are the primary granting departments for these initiatives.
Economic Development, Community Infrastructure, Social Development
SaveTotal Grants
19
Total Amount
$16.8M
Provinces Served
5
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LYTTON INDIAN BAND | 1 | $5.2M |
| 2 | WUSKWI SIPIHK FIRST NATION | 1 | $2.5M |
| 3 | MOSAKAHIKEN CREE NATION | 1 | $2.5M |
| 4 | LAX KW'ALAAMS INDIAN BAND | 1 | $2.4M |
| 5 | Saddle Lake Cree Nation | 1 | $1.3M |
| 6 | FISHING LAKE FIRST NATION BAND | 1 | $533.1K |
| 7 | GITGA'AT FIRST NATION | 1 | $346.3K |
| 8 | TSARTLIP INDIAN BAND | 1 | $329.6K |
| 9 | MALAHAT NATION | 1 | $292.9K |
| 10 | LHEIDLI T'ENNEH | 1 | $247.5K |
| 11 | NATOAGANEG | 1 | $243.6K |
| 12 | WHISPERING PINES/CLINTON INDIAN BAND | 1 | $179.0K |
| 13 | NICOMEN INDIAN BAND | 2 | $149.6K |
| 14 | LIL'WAT NATION | 1 | $140.4K |
| 15 | STZ'UMINUS FIRST NATION | 1 | $134.4K |
| 16 | BOOTHROYD INDIAN BAND | 1 | $116.3K |
| 17 | BRIDGE RIVER INDIAN BAND | 1 | $76.5K |
| 18 | TOBACCO PLAINS INDIAN BAND | 1 | $61.5K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC | 14 | $9.7M | 57% |
| MB | 2 | $5.1M | 30% |
| AB | 1 | $1.3M | 8% |
| SK | 1 | $533.1K | 3% |
| NB | 1 | $243.6K | 1% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indigenous Services Canada | 18 | $16.7M |
| 2 | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | 1 | $67.1K |
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