The Sectoral Initiatives Program - CRF has issued 62 federal grants, totaling $264,687,115. Top recipients include Colleges and Institutes Canada, Outward Bound Canada, and THE IMMIGRANT SERVICES SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. Funding for these initiatives primarily originates from Employment and Social Development Canada.
Sectoral Initiatives Program - CRF
SaveTotal Grants
62
Total Amount
$264.7M
Provinces Served
6
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges and Institutes Canada | 4 | $121.8M |
| 2 | Outward Bound Canada | 3 | $23.6M |
| 3 | THE IMMIGRANT SERVICES SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | 2 | $17.3M |
| 4 | Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council | 4 | $14.8M |
| 5 | The Firecircle Ltd. | 2 | $10.3M |
| 6 | Mount Saint Vincent University | 4 | $6.7M |
| 7 | Decontie Milestone Inc. | 2 | $5.2M |
| 8 | University of Victoria | 1 | $4.9M |
| 9 | Hospitality Workers Resource Centre | 1 | $4.9M |
| 10 | Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace | 3 | $4.8M |
| 11 | Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association | 2 | $3.9M |
| 12 | Tourism HR Canada | 1 | $3.7M |
| 13 | The YMCA of Greater Vancouver | 2 | $3.6M |
| 14 | YMCA BC | 2 | $3.6M |
| 15 | Hospitality Training Action Centre Local 75 | 1 | $3.6M |
| 16 | HTA75 | 1 | $3.3M |
| 17 | Canadian Career Development Foundation/ Fondation canadienne pour le développement de carrière | 2 | $2.9M |
| 18 | Trucking HR Canada | 1 | $2.8M |
| 19 | Alliance of Manufacturers and Exporters | 1 | $2.8M |
| 20 | Immigrant Services Society of BC | 1 | $2.3M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 39 | $211.3M | 80% |
| BC | 13 | $38.8M | 15% |
| NS | 4 | $6.7M | 3% |
| QC | 2 | $5.2M | 2% |
| YT | 1 | $1.2M | 0% |
| SK | 1 | $677.7K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Employment and Social Development Canada | 60 | $225.2M |
| 2 | Unknown | 2 | $39.5M |
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