Federal grants in Salt Spring Island
Grants and contributions to recipients whose address is in Salt Spring Island, as the department recorded it.
- Total value
- $18.5M
- Agreements
- 305
- To named organizations
- 256
- $18M
- To individuals or unnamed
- 49
- $515K; never named here
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
Programs
The programs that put the most money here.
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Economic Growth through InnovationPacific Economic Development Canada | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 1 | $3M |
| Health Promotion and Chronic Disease PreventionPublic Health Agency of Canada | Public Health Agency of Canada | 3 | $2.6M |
| Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (CAPCHP)Public Health Agency of Canada | Public Health Agency of Canada | 1 | $1.7M |
| Western Diversification ProgramPacific Economic Development Canada | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 4 | $1.3M |
| Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Employment and Social Development Canada | 125 | $1.2M |
| Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 37 | $435K |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | National Research Council Canada | 2 | $352K |
| Gender-Based Violence ProgramWomen and Gender Equality Canada | Women and Gender Equality Canada | 2 | $344K |
| Canada Periodical Fund - CPF - Aid to PublishersCanadian Heritage | Canadian Heritage | 7 | $338K |
| Western Diversification ProgramWestern Economic Diversification Canada | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 2 | $240K |
| Social DevelopmentIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 7 | $235K |
| New Horizons for Seniors ProgramEmployment and Social Development Canada | Employment and Social Development Canada | 11 | $226K |
| Local Food Infrastructure FundAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 5 | $216K |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | Canadian Heritage | 6 | $185K |
| Enabling Accessibility Fund - GrantsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Employment and Social Development Canada | 3 | $177K |
| Department for Women and Gender EqualityWomen and Gender Equality Canada | Women and Gender Equality Canada | 1 | $155K |
| Canada Periodical FundCanadian Heritage | Canadian Heritage | 4 | $155K |
| Canada Arts Presentation FundCanadian Heritage | Canadian Heritage | 4 | $151K |
| Freshwater Research Contribution ProgramFisheries and Oceans Canada | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | 1 | $150K |
| Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology StreamInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 9 | $130K |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment ProgramNational Research Council Canada | National Research Council Canada | 4 | $120K |
| Dairy Processing Investment FundAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 1 | $114K |
| Regional Economic Growth through InnovationWestern Economic Diversification Canada | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 3 | $111K |
| Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression ProgramWomen and Gender Equality Canada | Women and Gender Equality Canada | 1 | $105K |
| Canada Book Fund - Support for PublishersCanadian Heritage | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $101K |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
25 of 92 organizations, most funding first.
Plus 49 agreements ($515K) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
Industries
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS); most agreements have none.
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
* 2026 so far: agreements starting by Oct 2026. Departments publish each quarter after it ends, so the latest months fill in later.
Show the numbers
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | $80K |
| 2011 | 1 | $34K |
| 2012 | 0 | $0 |
| 2013 | 0 | $0 |
| 2014 | 0 | $0 |
| 2015 | 0 | $0 |
| 2016 | 1 | $33K |
| 2017 | 6 | $2.7M |
| 2018 | 32 | $439K |
| 2019 | 32 | $1M |
| 2020 | 35 | $773K |
| 2021 | 47 | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 37 | $4.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 37 | $786K |
| 2025 | 30 | $647K |
| 2026* | 8 | $4.9M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous recipients | 6 | $6M |
| Other organizations | 18 | $4.8M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 109 | $3.7M |
| For-profit organizations | 102 | $2.8M |
| Not stated by the department | 62 | $1M |
| Individuals and sole proprietorships | 5 | $128K |
| Government | 3 | $12K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetgrass Arts And Music Society Of Salt Spring IslandSweetgrass Presents · Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support · Grant · Canadian Heritage · Jun 2026 | Sweetgrass PresentsGrant | $20,000 | |
| Foxglove Family Farm CorporationYouth Employment and Skills Program · Youth Employment and Skills Program · Contribution · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · May 2026 | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $14,000 | |
| SaltSpring Kitchen LtdYouth Employment and Skills Program · Youth Employment and Skills Program · Contribution · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · May 2026 | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $14,000 | |
| Island Arts Centre SocietyArtSpring Presents · Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support · Grant · Canadian Heritage · Apr 2026 | ArtSpring PresentsGrant | $93,600 | |
| Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services SocietyCommunity Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (CAPCHP) · Contribution · Public Health Agency of Canada · Apr 2026 | Contribution | $1,665,840 | |
| Salt Spring Arts CouncilCrafting Connections · New Horizons for Seniors Program · Grant · Employment and Social Development Canada · Mar 2026 | Crafting ConnectionsGrant | $17,900 | |
| Arcane Aerospace Inc.Regional Economic Growth through Innovation · Contribution · Pacific Economic Development Canada · Feb 2026 | Contribution | $3,015,000 | |
| Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services SocietyHarvest Farm Central · Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Small Scale Projects (Intake 2) · Grant · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Jan 2026 | Harvest Farm CentralGrant | $98,900 | |
| Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust SocietyYouth Employment and Skills Program · Youth Employment and Skills Program · Contribution · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Dec 2025 | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $14,000 | |
| Salt Spring Apple Company Ltd.Youth Employment and Skills Program · Youth Employment and Skills Program · Contribution · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Nov 2025 | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $7,000 | |
| Salt Spring Arts CouncilSpring Art Show 2026 · Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals · Grant · Canadian Heritage · Oct 2025 | Spring Art Show 2026Grant | $6,700 | |
| Seaside Restaurant Salt Spring LtdSEASIDE RESTAURANT · Youth - Canada Summer Jobs · Contribution · Employment and Social Development Canada · Jun 2025 | SEASIDE RESTAURANTContribution | $2,501 | |
| Saltspring Island Sailing ClubYouth - Canada Summer Jobs · Contribution · Employment and Social Development Canada · Apr 2025 | Contribution | $14,994 | |
| Salt Spring Island Rowing ClubYouth - Canada Summer Jobs · Contribution · Employment and Social Development Canada · Apr 2025 | Contribution | $5,483 | |
| Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust SocietyYouth - Canada Summer Jobs · Contribution · Employment and Social Development Canada · Apr 2025 | Contribution | $11,370 | |
| Salt Spring Apple Company Ltd.Salt Spring Apple Company Ltd. - Cidery · Youth - Canada Summer Jobs · Contribution · Employment and Social Development Canada · Apr 2025 | Salt Spring Apple Company Ltd. - CideryContribution | $15,003 | |
| Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services SocietyIsland Community Services · Youth - Canada Summer Jobs · Contribution · Employment and Social Development Canada · Apr 2025 | Island Community ServicesContribution | $17,143 | |
| Salt Spring Abattoir SocietySalt Spring Abattoir · Youth - Canada Summer Jobs · Contribution · Employment and Social Development Canada · Apr 2025 | Salt Spring AbattoirContribution | $4,820 | |
| The Neighbourhood Farm Schools AssociationNeighbourhood Farm Schools · Youth - Canada Summer Jobs · Contribution · Employment and Social Development Canada · Apr 2025 | Neighbourhood Farm SchoolsContribution | $13,388 | |
| Islanders Working Against Violence SocietyIsland Women Against Violence · Youth - Canada Summer Jobs · Contribution · Employment and Social Development Canada · Apr 2025 | Island Women Against ViolenceContribution | $10,965 | |
| Gulf Islands Families Together SocietyYouth - Canada Summer Jobs · Contribution · Employment and Social Development Canada · Apr 2025 | Contribution | $5,685 | |
| ReForest Design Inc.Youth Production Technician · Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program · Contribution · National Research Council Canada · Apr 2025 | Youth Production TechnicianContribution | $30,000 | |
| Driftwood Publishing LimitedGulf Islands Driftwood · Canada Periodical Fund - CPF - Aid to Publishers · Grant · Canadian Heritage · Apr 2025 | Gulf Islands DriftwoodGrant | $85,195 | |
| Island Stream & Salmon Enhancement2026-SEP-CIF-G-PMVS-FIC-S-001395 Island Stream · Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program-grants · Grant · Fisheries and Oceans Canada · Apr 2025 | 2026-SEP-CIF-G-PMVS-FIC-S-001395 Island StreamGrant | $2,500 | |
| Vivezza Enterprises Ltd.Wine Sector Support Program · Wine Sector Support Program · Grant · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Apr 2025 | Wine Sector Support ProgramGrant | $4,050 |