The Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI) has awarded 39 federal grants, totaling $9,600,281. Top recipients include the Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario, Lytton First Nation, and the Native Women's Association of Canada. These grants were primarily administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, with some originating from an unknown department.
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Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
SaveTotal Grants
39
Total Amount
$9.6M
Provinces Served
7
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario | 2 | $2.0M |
| 2 | Lytton First Nation | 1 | $1.0M |
| 3 | Native Women's Association of Canada | 1 | $1.0M |
| 4 | 4C Farms Ltd. | 1 | $922.7K |
| 5 | Cree Nation of Nemaska | 2 | $720.9K |
| 6 | Deh Tai Limited Partnership | 2 | $590.7K |
| 7 | Chippewas Of Georgina Island First Nation | 2 | $440.0K |
| 8 | The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq | 2 | $436.5K |
| 9 | Sik-E-Dakh Development Corporation Limited | 2 | $420.2K |
| 10 | Swan Lake First Nation | 1 | $308.0K |
| 11 | Brokenhead Ojibway Nation | 1 | $284.6K |
| 12 | La Nation Micmac de Gespeg | 2 | $266.7K |
| 13 | Six Nations of the Grand River | 2 | $195.0K |
| 14 | Saskatchewn Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) | 1 | $176.0K |
| 15 | Bigstone Cree Nation | 1 | $130.6K |
| 16 | Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation | 1 | $126.6K |
| 17 | Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw | 1 | $122.7K |
| 18 | Saddle Lake Cree Nation | 1 | $92.6K |
| 19 | Xaxli'p First Nation | 1 | $87.3K |
| 20 | Montana First Nation | 1 | $75.8K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 9 | $3.7M | 38% |
| BC | 11 | $2.4M | 25% |
| SK | 6 | $1.1M | 12% |
| QC | 4 | $987.5K | 10% |
| MB | 3 | $666.1K | 7% |
| NS | 3 | $436.5K | 5% |
| AB | 3 | $299.0K | 3% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 29 | $9.4M |
| 2 | Unknown | 10 | $168.4K |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Lytton First Nation
$1.0M
--
Native Women's Association of Canada
$1.0M
--
Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario
$999.9K
--
Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario
$999.9K
--
4C Farms Ltd.
$922.7K
--
Cree Nation of Nemaska
$720.9K
--
Swan Lake First Nation
$308.0K
--
Deh Tai Limited Partnership
$295.3K
--
Deh Tai Limited Partnership
$295.3K
--
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
$284.6K
--
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
$232.3K
--
Chippewas Of Georgina Island First Nation
$220.0K
--
Chippewas Of Georgina Island First Nation
$220.0K
--
Sik-E-Dakh Development Corporation Limited
$210.1K
--
Sik-E-Dakh Development Corporation Limited
$210.1K
--
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
$204.2K
--
Saskatchewn Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)
$176.0K
--
La Nation Micmac de Gespeg
$133.3K
--
La Nation Micmac de Gespeg
$133.3K
--
Bigstone Cree Nation
$130.6K
--
Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation
$126.6K
--
Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw
$122.7K
--
Six Nations of the Grand River
$97.5K
--
Six Nations of the Grand River
$97.5K
--
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
$92.6K
--
Lytton First Nation
$1.0M--
The objective of this project is to provide food processing and preservation infrastructure, equipment, services and res...
Native Women's Association of Canada
$1.0M--
The objective of this project is to increase economic development opportunities for Indigenous Peoples by building their...
Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario
$999.9K--
The objective of this project is to facilitate and develop sustainable economic activity in the agriculture and agri-foo...
Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario
$999.9K--
The objective of this project is to provide comprehensive support in a culturally congruous delivery format using eviden...
4C Farms Ltd.
$922.7K--
The objective of this project is to accelerate the expansion of an agricultural operation and build agricultural knowled...
Cree Nation of Nemaska
$720.9K--
The objective of this project is to develop a business model and social enterprise within Nemaska, through the implement...
Swan Lake First Nation
$308.0K--
The objective of this project is to develop a long-term business plan for an integrated grass-fed bison enterprise.
Deh Tai Limited Partnership
$295.3K--
The objective of this project is to conduct a feasibility study and develop a business plan in order to identify opportu...
Deh Tai Limited Partnership
$295.3K--
The objective of this project is to conduct a feasibility study and develop a business plan in order to identify opportu...
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
$284.6K--
The objective of this project is to create an agricultural test plot and to update Brokenhead Ojibway Nation's (BON's) A...
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
$232.3K--
The objective of this project is to plan and deliver training activities related to the traditional cultivation of non-t...
Chippewas Of Georgina Island First Nation
$220.0K--
The objective of this project is to undertake a Feasibility and sustainability study for wild rice agriculture to better...
Chippewas Of Georgina Island First Nation
$220.0K--
The objective of this project is to undertake a Feasibility and sustainability study for wild rice agriculture to better...
Sik-E-Dakh Development Corporation Limited
$210.1K--
The objective of this project is to develop a business plan to build a local small livestock farm and develop skills tra...
Sik-E-Dakh Development Corporation Limited
$210.1K--
The objective of this project is to develop a business plan to build a local small livestock farm and develop skills tra...
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
$204.2K--
The objective of this project is to provide 13 Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities with the training and resources required ...
Saskatchewn Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)
$176.0K--
The objective of this project is to host a two-day summit that would bring together up to 200 First Nations leaders, Pro...
La Nation Micmac de Gespeg
$133.3K--
The objective of this project is to develop a marketing strategy and create training activities to improve maple syrup p...
La Nation Micmac de Gespeg
$133.3K--
The objective of this project is to develop a marketing strategy and create training activities to improve maple syrup p...
Bigstone Cree Nation
$130.6K--
The objective of this project is to conduct an agribusiness feasibility assessment and business plan which will be used ...
Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nation
$126.6K--
The objective of this project is to develop an agriculture and food security plan to increase food security and economic...
Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw
$122.7K--
The objective of this project is to identify business opportunities for commercial agriculture, and build climate change...
Six Nations of the Grand River
$97.5K--
The objective of this project is to develop an implementation plan to build a grocery store, a community agricultural ed...
Six Nations of the Grand River
$97.5K--
The objective of this project is to develop an implementation plan to build a grocery store, a community agricultural ed...
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
$92.6K--
The objective of this project is to conduct a feasibility study and develop a business plan in order to identify agribus...
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