ABEGWEIT FIRST NATION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Mount Stewart, PE · grants and contributions register · Cardigan

ABEGWEIT FIRST NATION: federal grants and contributions: 139 agreements; $32.6M value; 13 departments; 36 programs.

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139agreements
$32.6Mvalue
13departments
36programs

Largest agreements

Abegweit's Community Recreation Centre$8.9Mvalue2024start2029end

A new community recreation centre in Scotchfort Indian Reserve No. 4, PE that will be an inclusive, publicly accessible, climate resilient, net-zero community building. The new building will be a 1,198 m2 addition to Abegweit's 591 m2 Epekwitk Mena'taqug Centre. The building will accommodate various community events, sport programs, and cultural activities, and serve as a warming centre for the entire region.

Water, Pathway, and Public Transit Connections for a Healthier Abegweit First Nation, Prince Edward Island$5.5Mvalue2025start2027end

This project will offer active travellers the ability to explore and be active in the community by connecting the Confederation Trails to multi-use pathways in the community; a floating dock/boardwalk system that offers access to the Hillsborough River; and an Active Transportation Visitor Centre that will provide storage for and access to active transportation equipment. Abegweit has already purchased kayaks, canoes, snowshoes, skis, bicycles and e-bikes, but does not have a facility to properly store this equipment and more importantly, connect the public to this equipment to encourage activ

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)$2.7Mvalue2025start2025end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

215049$1.5Mvalue2021start2023end

Support establishment of Abegweit commercial centre infrastructure

2627-HQ-000291$1.5Mvalue2026start2031end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2425-HQ-000100$1.1Mvalue2024start2028end

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

Abegweit Renewable Microgrid Feasibility & Preliminary Design$874Kvalue2024start2030end

The objective of this project is capacity building activities that build knowledge and skills related to renewable energy and energy storage projects.

227957$750Kvalue2025start2027end

Support design and construction of a net-zero multipurpose facility

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Agreement$630Kvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

Agreement$405Kvalue2018start–end
221657$400Kvalue2022start2023end

Support for Indigenous tourism development

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)$400Kvalue2024start2025end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Enhancing Food Security through Blueberry Irrigation, Storage, Preservation and Distribution$314Kvalue2022start2024end

The objective of this project is to purchase an irrigation system and installation, a cold storage unit and a commercial vehicle.

221941$312Kvalue2022start2024end

Support for Abegweit Cultural Grounds and Active Tourism Adventures

Agreement$293Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$281Kvalue2011start–end
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)$264Kvalue2023start2023end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Contribution Agreement - Blockhouse Point Lighthouse$250Kvalue2025start2026end

To support the conservation of the lighthouse by completing exterior and interior repairs, and upgrading services to help make the lighthouse suitable for a new use.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$197Kvalue2024start2025end

This program is an integral component of the AFS and facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing fishing effort, thereby providing Aboriginal groups with much-needed employment and income.

2022-2025 Abegweit First Nation AFS Agreement$195Kvalue2025start2026end

This program is an integral component of the AFS and facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing fishing effort, thereby providing Aboriginal groups with much-needed employment and income.

Agreement$175Kvalue2022start–end
Agreement$175Kvalue2017start–end
Every Child Counts- Every Child Can!$166Kvalue2019start2020end

The Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families (SDPP) program objectives are to support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges and to develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities. Specifically, the projects recommended under this program support increased awareness and take-up of the Canada Learning Bond (CLB), particularly among under-represented, hard to reach and vulnerable segments of the population who may face challenges in accessi

219250$160Kvalue2022start2022end

Revitalize outdoor recreational space in an Indigenous community

Abegweit 2021AFSAR3016-1$152Kvalue2021start2022end

Enhance the conservation and recovery of species at risk by supporting Indigenous communities as they acquire, develop and apply the technical resources, skills and knowledge necessary to partner in Species at Risk Act (SARA) implementation

Agreement$150Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$141Kvalue2011start–end
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)$140Kvalue2022start2023end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Abegweit First Nation Greenhouse & Gardens$138Kvalue2025start2027end

This project aims to purchase a cargo van, a walk in freezer, an industrial dishwasher, a freeze dryer, vacuum sealers, a smoker, raised garden beds, an irrigation system, gardening tools, industrial fans, food preservation equipment, cookware, shelving and storage, coolers, tables and chairs.

Agreement$133Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$123Kvalue2010start–end
SSDIC S3 24-26 SAFN$110Kvalue2024start2026end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

Agreement$110Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$110Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$110Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$110Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$110Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$110Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$110Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions to support increased Aboriginal participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements

Abegweit First Nation 2019-2022 AFS Agreement$110Kvalue2019start2022end

Provide for the management of communal food, social and ceremonial (FSC) fisheries within integrated management systems that support sustainability and conservation of fisheries resources

Departments

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities2agreements$14.5Mvalue2programs
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
  • Canada Public Transit Fund

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Fisheries and Oceans Canada68agreements$8.6Mvalue5programs
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency14agreements$3.5Mvalue7programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
  • ICF - Adapting and reimagining community spaces (CCRF)
  • BDP - Dev and Enhancement of Tourism Exper (TRF)
  • Business Development Program
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Public Health Agency of Canada1agreements$1.5Mvalue1programs
  • Preventing Family Violence Program

All grants from Public Health Agency of Canada

Health Canada2agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Substance Use and Addictions Programs

All grants from Health Canada

Natural Resources Canada2agreements$897Kvalue2programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada3agreements$830Kvalue0programs
Canadian Heritage22agreements$505Kvalue9programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Anti-Racism Action Program
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Supporting workers - Live events and arts sector

All grants from Canadian Heritage

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2agreements$452Kvalue2programs
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Large Scale Projects

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada13agreements$370Kvalue4programs
  • SDPP - Children and Families - CLB Take-Up
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Parks Canada1agreements$250Kvalue1programs
  • National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places

All grants from Parks Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada8agreements$52.7Kvalue0programs
Royal Canadian Mounted Police1agreements$22.0Kvalue1programs
  • Grant to Promote Law Enforcement through Crime Prevention, Training and Public Relations

All grants from Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Years

20261agreements$1.5Mvalue1programs
  • Preventing Family Violence Program
202515agreements$10.3Mvalue10programs
  • Canada Public Transit Fund
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
  • National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Large Scale Projects
202419agreements$12.0Mvalue10programs
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
202311agreements$443Kvalue7programs
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202212agreements$1.6Mvalue6programs
  • ICF - Adapting and reimagining community spaces (CCRF)
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund
  • BDP - Dev and Enhancement of Tourism Exper (TRF)
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202118agreements$2.2Mvalue13programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
20209agreements$269Kvalue7programs
  • Anti-Racism Action Program
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Business Development Program
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
201911agreements$460Kvalue7programs
  • SDPP - Children and Families - CLB Take-Up
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
  • Business Development Program
  • Grant to Promote Law Enforcement through Crime Prevention, Training and Public Relations
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
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20188agreements$760Kvalue2programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20176agreements$519Kvalue0programs
    20165agreements$267Kvalue0programs
      20154agreements$210Kvalue0programs
        20145agreements$355Kvalue0programs
          20133agreements$231Kvalue0programs
            20122agreements$150Kvalue0programs
              20117agreements$1.1Mvalue0programs
                20102agreements$224Kvalue0programs
                  20091agreements$25.0Kvalue1programs
                  • Business Development Program

                  Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.