Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI)
The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) helps government departments work together to support Indigenous participation in economic development opportunities.
SPI initiatives span multiple years, benefit multiple communities, and support regional economic growth. Each initiative is led by a federal partner working with at least one other department.
Offered by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Amount
Annual budget of $14.45 million, plus an additional $12 million annually until 2027 to support regional clean energy initiatives
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Who can apply
Eligible participants in the initiative include:
- Indigenous businesses, organizations, partnerships and joint ventures
- Indigenous communities and local governments
- academic institutions
- provinces and territories
About the funding
With an annual budget of $14.45 million, SPI brings together resources and partners to focus on shared goals and fill any gaps that existing programs can't cover.
Until 2027, SPI has an additional $12 million annually to support regional clean energy initiatives that advance economic development opportunities within Indigenous communities across Canada.
SPI supports investments which foster economic development through activities related to:
- economic readiness
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- economic infrastructure development
- businesses expansion and growth
- pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
- environmental diagnostics and evaluations
- community economic development planning
- workforce skills development and training
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|---|---|---|---|
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