The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) has awarded 43 federal grants totaling $91,068,112. Top recipients include New Relationship Trust, Deh Tai Limited Partnership, and Bingwi Neyaashi Anishnaabek. These grants were primarily administered by Pacific Economic Development Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, and Prairies Economic Development Canada.
Strategic Partnerships Initiative
SaveTotal Grants
43
Total Amount
$91.1M
Provinces Served
4
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Relationship Trust | 11 | $80.7M |
| 2 | Deh Tai Limited Partnership | 1 | $2.0M |
| 3 | Bingwi Neyaashi Anishnaabek | 1 | $1.1M |
| 4 | Neyaskweyak Group of Companies Inc | 3 | $1.1M |
| 5 | Kiciwapa Cree Nation | 2 | $766.2K |
| 6 | PRDL | 1 | $754.6K |
| 7 | Indigenous Services Canada | 2 | $700.0K |
| 8 | SAIT | 2 | $500.4K |
| 9 | Sand Point First Nation|Sand Point First Nation | 1 | $481.5K |
| 10 | Marcel Colomb First Nation | 1 | $390.0K |
| 11 | Gitxsan Energy Inc., Gitxsan Development Corporation | 2 | $385.3K |
| 12 | Three Nations Energy LP | 1 | $328.8K |
| 13 | Frog Lake First Nation | 3 | $312.2K |
| 14 | Manitoba Métis Federation Inc. | 1 | $300.3K |
| 15 | Sagkeeng First Nation | 1 | $218.5K |
| 16 | River Cree Development Limited Partnership | 1 | $198.0K |
| 17 | Metis Nation of Alberta Association | 1 | $174.0K |
| 18 | Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park Ltd. | 2 | $164.5K |
| 19 | Mosakahiken Cree Nation | 1 | $141.5K |
| 20 | Tsuut'ina Nation Development Corporation | 1 | $141.3K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC | 14 | $83.0M | 91% |
| AB | 17 | $3.8M | 4% |
| MB | 10 | $2.6M | 3% |
| ON | 2 | $1.6M | 2% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 8 | $67.8M |
| 2 | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 6 | $15.3M |
| 3 | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 27 | $6.4M |
| 4 | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | 2 | $1.6M |
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