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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T06:45:57Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
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    "type": "grant",
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    "name": "FIRST LIGHT ST. JOHN'S FRIENDSHIP CENTRE INC.: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/first-light-st-john-s-friendship-centre-inc/",
    "summary": "52 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $7.8M with FIRST LIGHT ST. JOHN'S FRIENDSHIP CENTRE INC., 2019–2026.",
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        "value": 52,
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        "value": 7800000,
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        "display": "$7.8M"
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        "label": "departments",
        "value": 6,
        "unit": "count"
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      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 27,
        "unit": "count"
      }
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    "text": [
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.",
      "Through this 51-month project, First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre (First Light) will increase its ability to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, girls, or 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador. This will be achieved by investing in their organizational capacity through recruitment and training opportunities, managing action circles with partners, community members and allies in relation to priority Calls for Change, and building partnerships with the business community. Furthermore, First Light will complete policy research to support the i",
      "Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures",
      "Construct a Pedestrian accessibility bridge to ensure community access",
      "This initiative will create an Indigenous Peer Support Circle in an urban setting, providing culturally grounded pathways to healing for Indigenous community members facing substance use challenges, trauma, and mental health issues. This project incorporates land-based healing activities, harm reduction services, cultural healing practices, and peer support to create a safe and empowering space that aligns with Indigenous ways of knowing and healing.",
      "Sport Support Program",
      "To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.",
      "Anti-Racism Action Program",
      "Anti-Racism Action Program",
      "Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program",
      "Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures",
      "Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program",
      "Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives",
      "Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures",
      "Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives",
      "Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals",
      "Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage",
      "Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage",
      "Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals",
      "Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support",
      "Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support",
      "The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.",
      "Canada Arts Presentation Fund",
      "Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support",
      "Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals",
      "Celebration, Commemoration and Learning",
      "Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support",
      "Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals",
      "Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!",
      "Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!",
      "The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .",
      "Canada Arts Presentation Fund - CAPF - Budget 2021 Re-engaging",
      "Canada Arts Presentation Fund",
      "Celebration and Commemoration Program",
      "Celebration and Commemoration Program",
      "Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program"
    ],
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        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
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      {
        "name": "St. John's East",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/10006-st-johns-east/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Indigenous Services Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/indigenous-services-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Health Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/health-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Women and Gender Equality Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/women-and-gender-equality-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Canadian Heritage",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/canadian-heritage/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/atlantic-canada-opportunities-agency/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-0H3MQ8S14E",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"FIRST LIGHT ST. JOHN'S FRIENDSHIP CENTRE INC.: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/first-light-st-john-s-friendship-centre-inc/"
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