**The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program** The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program is a Canadian federal government grant initiative designed to support critical minerals development. To date, 56 grants have been awarded through this program, totaling $289,260,321. Key recipients include YUKON DEVELOPMENT CORP., MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT, and GOVERNMENT OF NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, with Natural Resources Canada serving as the primary administering department.
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The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program
SaveTotal Grants
56
Total Amount
$289.3M
Provinces Served
9
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YUKON DEVELOPMENT CORP. | 2 | $79.9M |
| 2 | MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT | 1 | $75.0M |
| 3 | GOVERNMENT OF NORTHWEST TERRITORIES | 1 | $25.0M |
| 4 | BRITISH COLUMBIA HYDRO AND POWER AUTHORITY | 1 | $25.0M |
| 5 | MCILVENNA BAY OPERATING LTD | 1 | $20.0M |
| 6 | ESKAN CONSULTING GROUP | 1 | $13.5M |
| 7 | FIREWEED METALS CORP. | 1 | $12.9M |
| 8 | TORNGAT METALS LTD. | 1 | $10.0M |
| 9 | FRONTIER LITHIUM RESOURCES INC | 2 | $6.0M |
| 10 | DENISON MINES CORP. | 1 | $4.5M |
| 11 | E3 LITHIUM LTD. | 1 | $4.4M |
| 12 | FPX NICKEL CORP. | 2 | $3.5M |
| 13 | HUCKLEBERRY MINES LTD. | 2 | $1.9M |
| 14 | MAGNA MINING INC. | 3 | $1.6M |
| 15 | CBAY MINERALS INC. | 1 | $1.3M |
| 16 | DUMONT NICKEL LP | 1 | $1.0M |
| 17 | BONEY CREEK DEVELOPMENT LTD. | 1 | $736.8K |
| 18 | FIREFLY METALS | 1 | $613.8K |
| 19 | METIS NATIONAL COUNCIL SECRETARIAT INC | 2 | $250.0K |
| 20 | KICIWAPA CREE NATION ASSOCIATION INC | 4 | $250.0K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC | 17 | $139.7M | 48% |
| YT | 3 | $79.9M | 28% |
| NT | 2 | $25.1M | 9% |
| QC | 2 | $23.5M | 8% |
| ON | 21 | $15.3M | 5% |
| AB | 1 | $4.4M | 2% |
| NL | 1 | $613.8K | 0% |
| MB | 7 | $525.0K | 0% |
| SK | 2 | $149.7K | 0% |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT
$75.0M
--
YUKON DEVELOPMENT CORP.
$39.9M
--
YUKON DEVELOPMENT CORP.
$39.9M
--
BRITISH COLUMBIA HYDRO AND POWER AUTHORITY
$25.0M
--
GOVERNMENT OF NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
$25.0M
--
MCILVENNA BAY OPERATING LTD
$20.0M
--
ESKAN CONSULTING GROUP
$13.5M
--
FIREWEED METALS CORP.
$12.9M
--
TORNGAT METALS LTD.
$10.0M
--
DENISON MINES CORP.
$4.5M
--
E3 LITHIUM LTD.
$4.4M
--
FRONTIER LITHIUM RESOURCES INC
$3.2M
--
FRONTIER LITHIUM RESOURCES INC
$2.8M
--
FPX NICKEL CORP.
$2.0M
--
FPX NICKEL CORP.
$1.5M
--
CBAY MINERALS INC.
$1.3M
--
DUMONT NICKEL LP
$1.0M
--
HUCKLEBERRY MINES LTD.
$1.0M
--
MAGNA MINING INC.
$964.1K
--
HUCKLEBERRY MINES LTD.
$899.6K
--
BONEY CREEK DEVELOPMENT LTD.
$736.8K
--
FIREFLY METALS
$613.8K
--
MAGNA MINING INC.
$521.9K
--
MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION INC
$150.0K
--
METIS NATIONAL COUNCIL SECRETARIAT INC
$150.0K
--
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT
$75.0M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
YUKON DEVELOPMENT CORP.
$39.9M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
YUKON DEVELOPMENT CORP.
$39.9M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
BRITISH COLUMBIA HYDRO AND POWER AUTHORITY
$25.0M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
GOVERNMENT OF NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
$25.0M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
MCILVENNA BAY OPERATING LTD
$20.0M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
ESKAN CONSULTING GROUP
$13.5M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
FIREWEED METALS CORP.
$12.9M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
TORNGAT METALS LTD.
$10.0M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
DENISON MINES CORP.
$4.5M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
E3 LITHIUM LTD.
$4.4M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
FRONTIER LITHIUM RESOURCES INC
$3.2M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
FRONTIER LITHIUM RESOURCES INC
$2.8M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
FPX NICKEL CORP.
$2.0M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
FPX NICKEL CORP.
$1.5M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
CBAY MINERALS INC.
$1.3M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
DUMONT NICKEL LP
$1.0M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
HUCKLEBERRY MINES LTD.
$1.0M--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
MAGNA MINING INC.
$964.1K--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
HUCKLEBERRY MINES LTD.
$899.6K--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
BONEY CREEK DEVELOPMENT LTD.
$736.8K--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
FIREFLY METALS
$613.8K--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
MAGNA MINING INC.
$521.9K--
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that wi...
MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION INC
$150.0K--
The purpose of this agreement is to enhance the ability for Indigenous Peoples to engage and participate in projects rel...
METIS NATIONAL COUNCIL SECRETARIAT INC
$150.0K--
The purpose of this agreement is to enhance the ability for Indigenous Peoples to engage and participate in projects rel...
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