Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Contribution program
Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative
The Indigenous Prairie Bison Initiative supports the restoration and development of a sustainable, Indigenous-led bison economy across the Prairie provinces through culturally grounded, ecologically responsible, and economically viable activities.
- Total value
- $3.5M
- Agreements
- 2
- Apr 2025 to Apr 2025
- Median agreement
- $1.7M
- Typical range
- $1.6M–$1.9M
- the middle half of agreements
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.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food | 1 | $2M |
| Métis Nation - Saskatchewan Secretariat Inc. | 1 | $1.5M |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $3.5M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | 2 | $3.5M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 1 | $2M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 1 | $1.5M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other animal production | 2 | $3.5M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food | Bison Ranching Capacity BuildingContribution | $1,999,965 |
| Apr 2025 | Métis Nation - Saskatchewan Secretariat Inc. | ER3 Lebret Métis Farm Buffalo ProjectContribution | $1,499,700 |