Strategic Partnerships InitiativeUp to $14.45 million annually available program-wide
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- average funding secured per client
- $334,132 average funding secured per client
- approval rate
- 94% approval rate
About this program
The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) is a federal program administered by Indigenous Services Canada that supports Indigenous economic development through strategic partnerships between multiple federal departments. The program provides up to $14.45 million annually to fund multi-year, multi-community projects that foster economic growth within Indigenous communities. Eligible activities include business development and expansion, economic infrastructure development, feasibility studies, community economic development planning, and workforce skills development and training. The program particularly emphasizes clean energy initiatives and requires collaboration among at least two federal departments for each initiative.
Who is eligible
Indigenous businesses, organizations, partnerships, joint ventures, communities, local governments, and academic institutions across Canada
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Official program pageQuestions about Strategic Partnerships Initiative
Who is eligible for Strategic Partnerships Initiative?
Indigenous businesses, organizations, partnerships, joint ventures, communities, local governments, and academic institutions across Canada
How much does Strategic Partnerships Initiative provide?
Up to $14.45 million annually available program-wide.
What costs does Strategic Partnerships Initiative cover?
Economic infrastructure development costs, business expansion expenses, feasibility study costs, environmental evaluation expenses, community economic development planning costs, workforce skills development and training expenses
When is the Strategic Partnerships Initiative deadline?
Open continuously - rolling intake Deadline type: Rolling.
Is Strategic Partnerships Initiative repayable?
No. Strategic Partnerships Initiative is grant (non-repayable); the funding is not repaid.