Federal grants in Sault Ste. Marie
Grants and contributions to recipients whose address is in Sault Ste. Marie, as the department recorded it.
- Total value
- $1.3B
- Agreements
- 1,951
- To named organizations
- 1,736
- $1.3B
- To individuals or unnamed
- 215
- $8.5M; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF Stream2- GrowthInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $200M |
| CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Indigenous Health Equity Fund, Individual Affairs, Land Management, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health BenefitsIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 1 | $111M |
| Child and Family ServicesIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 65 | $88M |
| Strategic Response Fund - Tariff Affected Sector SupportInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $76.2M |
| Social DevelopmentIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 101 | $69.2M |
| Child and Family Services, Health System Capacity, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health BenefitsIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 1 | $61M |
| CED & DiversificationFederal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $60M |
| Smart Grid Deployment ProgramNatural Resources Canada | Natural Resources Canada | 5 | $48.1M |
| SIF - Steel and Aluminum ProgramInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 2 | $44.7M |
| Primary CareIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 51 | $43.3M |
| Community InfrastructureIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 36 | $38.8M |
| SettlementImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | 16 | $34.7M |
| Other Program ReportingIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 26 | $31.6M |
| Child and Family Services, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits, Health System CapacityIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 1 | $29.7M |
| Canada Housing Infrastructure FundDepartment of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | 1 | $23M |
| FedNorInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 94 | $18.5M |
| EducationIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 47 | $16.6M |
| Regional Innovation EcosystemFederal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $15M |
| Reaching HomeDepartment of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | 2 | $12.1M |
| Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | 24 | $11.5M |
| Health System Capacity, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Supplementary Health Benefits, Community Infrastructure, Education, Social Development, Indian Government Support, Land Management, Individual Affairs, Economic DevelopmentIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 1 | $11.4M |
| Primary Care, Supplementary Health Benefits, Health System CapacityIndigenous Services Canada | Indigenous Services Canada | 1 | $11.1M |
| Airports Capital Assistance ProgramTransport Canada | Transport Canada | 6 | $10.4M |
| Health Promotion and Chronic Disease PreventionPublic Health Agency of Canada | Public Health Agency of Canada | 16 | $9.7M |
| Social DevelopmentCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | 18 | $9.6M |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
25 of 335 organizations, most funding first.
Plus 215 agreements ($8.5M) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 21 | $2.8M |
| 2007 | 14 | $1.1M |
| 2008 | 22 | $5.1M |
| 2009 | 27 | $7.4M |
| 2010 | 18 | $5M |
| 2011 | 12 | $3.4M |
| 2012 | 13 | $2.1M |
| 2013 | 17 | $4.2M |
| 2014 | 14 | $63M |
| 2015 | 5 | $1.2M |
| 2016 | 118 | $61.3M |
| 2017 | 27 | $15.3M |
| 2018 | 126 | $101M |
| 2019 | 247 | $228M |
| 2020 | 168 | $40.7M |
| 2021 | 379 | $477M |
| 2022 | 199 | $19.2M |
| 2023 | 155 | $21.4M |
| 2024 | 187 | $138M |
| 2025 | 150 | $57.5M |
| 2026* | 32 | $85.6M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 371 | $449M |
| Other organizations | 252 | $342M |
| Indigenous recipients | 313 | $277M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 471 | $122M |
| Government | 118 | $103M |
| Not stated by the department | 272 | $33.3M |
| Academia | 54 | $9.2M |
| Individuals and sole proprietorships | 99 | $4.2M |
| International (non-government) | 1 | $138K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sault Ste. Marie Innovation CentreRegional Economic Growth through Innovation Program · Contribution · Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario · Sep 2026 | Contribution | $57,500 | |
| Sault Ste. Marie Innovation CentreRegional Economic Growth through Innovation Program · Contribution · Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario · Jul 2026 | Contribution | $467,000 | |
| Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste. Marie & AreaNorthern Ontario Development Program · Contribution · Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario · Jul 2026 | Contribution | $1,000,000 | |
| Algoma Tubes Inc.Strategic Response Fund - Tariff Affected Sector Support · Contribution · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · May 2026 | Contribution | $76,200,000 | |
| Rotary Club Of Sault Ste. Marie, OntarioROTARYFEST, The Sault's Summer Festival! · Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals · Grant · Canadian Heritage · Apr 2026 | ROTARYFEST, The Sault's Summer Festival!Grant | $5,800 | |
| World Cars Hyundai (Dick's Garage Ltd.)Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV Program · Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles program · Grant · Transport Canada · Apr 2026 | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $5,000 | |
| Northside Toyota (Northside Auto Ltd)Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV Program · Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles program · Grant · Transport Canada · Apr 2026 | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $24,062 | |
| Indian Friendship Centre of Sault Ste. MarieCommunity Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (CAPCHP) · Contribution · Public Health Agency of Canada · Apr 2026 | Contribution | $1,346,200 | |
| Algoma Family ServicesCommunity Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (CAPCHP) · Contribution · Public Health Agency of Canada · Apr 2026 | Contribution | $1,792,320 | |
| Sault Ste. Marie Innovation CentreNorthern Ontario Development Program · Contribution · Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario · Apr 2026 | Contribution | $1,851,787 | |
| The Ontario Finnish Resthome AssociationInclusive Senior Angler Project · New Horizons for Seniors Program · Grant · Employment and Social Development Canada · Mar 2026 | Inclusive Senior Angler ProjectGrant | $3,796 | |
| Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. MarieCanada Day 2026: Celebrate Strong and Free · Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada! · Grant · Canadian Heritage · Mar 2026 | Canada Day 2026: Celebrate Strong and FreeGrant | $16,000 | |
| Centre francophone de Sault-Sainte-MarieFestival St-Jean · Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada! · Grant · Canadian Heritage · Mar 2026 | Festival St-JeanGrant | $10,000 | |
| Viacore Solutions Inc.Regional Tariff Response Initiative · Contribution · Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario · Mar 2026 | Contribution | $113,040 | |
| Centre d'éducation et de formation pour adultesEconomic Development Initiative · Contribution · Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario · Mar 2026 | Contribution | $55,335 | |
| Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. MarieJohn Rhodes Community Centre Energy Retrofit and Accessibility Project · Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program · Contribution · Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities · Feb 2026 | John Rhodes Community Centre Energy Retrofit and Accessibility ProjectContribution | $1,000,000 | |
| GLM Homes inc.Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative · Contribution · Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario · Feb 2026 | Contribution | $133,865 | |
| Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation AuthorityCommunity-Based Monitoring in the Upper Great Lakes · Contributions In Support Of Freshwater Stewardship · Contribution · Canada Water Agency · Jan 2026 | Community-Based Monitoring in the Upper Great LakesContribution | $309,000 | |
| Victim Services Of Algoma2026 Victims and Survivors of Crime Week · Victims Fund · Grant · Department of Justice Canada · Jan 2026 | 2026 Victims and Survivors of Crime WeekGrant | $8,500 | |
| Tourism Sault Ste. MarieNorthern Ontario Development Program · Contribution · Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario · Jan 2026 | Contribution | $401,000 | |
| Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. MarieWest End Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 2 · Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund · Contribution · Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities · Dec 2025 | West End Treatment Plant Upgrades - Phase 2Contribution | $22,981,000 | |
| Mcdougall Energy IncMcDougall Energy Inc. – Fleet Assessment Grant and Retrofit Grant · Green Freight Program · Grant · Natural Resources Canada · Dec 2025 | McDougall Energy Inc. – Fleet Assessment Grant and Retrofit GrantGrant | $7,898 | |
| Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. MarieThe Sault Ste. Marie Outreach and Wellness Response Team (OWR- Team) · Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund · Contribution · Health Canada · Oct 2025 | The Sault Ste. Marie Outreach and Wellness Response Team (OWR- Team)Contribution | $3,557,503 | |
| Algoma Conservatory of MusicAlgoma Conservatory Mixed-Genre Concert Series with Canadian & International Touring Artists · Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support · Grant · Canadian Heritage · Oct 2025 | Algoma Conservatory Mixed-Genre Concert Series with Canadian & International Touring ArtistsGrant | $86,600 | |
| Algoma Arts Festival AssociationMulti-disciplinary Arts Festival Held Annually in October · Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support · Grant · Canadian Heritage · Oct 2025 | Multi-disciplinary Arts Festival Held Annually in OctoberGrant | $52,300 |