ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Ottawa, ON · grants and contributions register · Ottawa Centre

ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS: federal grants and contributions: 70 agreements; $56.5M value; 12 departments; 18 programs.

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70agreements
$56.5Mvalue
12departments
18programs

Largest agreements

Engagement Protocol Agreement – AFN First Nations Labour Market Engagement$8.4Mvalue2019start2025end

The objectives of the EPAs are to support engagement capacity in key Indigenous partners who will work with ESDC and First Nations communities and/or organizations to:.•establish joint priorities based on research and analysis.•inform ESDC program and policy design, development and implementation, better aligning them with community needs.•maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the Department to support reconciliation.

Agreement$8.1Mvalue2022start–end

First Nations - Federal Nature Table

Funding for Assembly of First Nations to Support Capacity in Policing Reforms$5.3Mvalue2020start2024end

The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding to the Assembly of First Nations to increase their capacity to begin discussions on a framework and plan for future co-developed legislation to support First Nation policing as an essential service.

Funding for Assembly of First Nations to Support Capacity in Policing Reforms$5.0Mvalue2020start2022end

The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding to the Assembly of First Nations to increase their capacity to begin discussions on a framework and plan for future co-developed legislation to support First Nation policing as an essential service.

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)$4.2Mvalue2023start2028end

Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.

Assembly of First Nations National Engagement on Natural Resources$3.0Mvalue2024start2027end

The objective of this project is to enhance Indigenous participation in the natural resource economy, and support governance, and First Nation, government, and/or industry engagement.

First Nations Distinctions-Based Approach to Implement UNDA National Action Plan 2023-24 to 2026-27$2.1Mvalue2024start2027end

This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and measures included in the Action Plan.

First Nations Justice Strategy National Engagement Framework$1.5Mvalue2022start2025end

This multi-year project will work towards identifying policy priorities, and in partnership with First Nations determining traditional and legal orders that can inform an Indigenous Justice Strategy.

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AFN 2018-2023 AAROM-03$1.5Mvalue2022start2023end

Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.

Agreement$925Kvalue2020start–end

Engaging First Nations in Implementing the Pan-Canadian Approach to Transforming Species at Risk Conservation

Agreement$870Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$840Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management program

Le Programme de partenariats pour le développement social (PPDS) travaille en collaboration avec des organismes sans but lucratif et autres organismes, afin d’améliorer la vie des personnes handicapées, des enfants et des familles, et d’autres groupes vulnérables.$800Kvalue2019start2022end

The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges; develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues; recognize and support the ability of not-for-profit organizations to identify and address social development priorities; and, recognize and promote community engagement initiatives (e.g. volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, innovation, p

Policy Dialogue Program$800Kvalue2021start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Assembly of First Nations to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

1213-01-000069$727Kvalue2012start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, Other Program Reporting, Social Development, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government
Agreement$725Kvalue2019start–end

Participation of the Assembly of First Nations (National Indian Brotherhood) in the National Steering Committee

Agreement$640Kvalue2019start–end

AFN Elders Council Indigenous Knowledge Systems Policy

Agreement$580Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$580Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$580Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$570Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$540Kvalue2012start–end
AFN-Justice Canada Co-Development of a National First Nations Justice Strategy$500Kvalue2024start2025end

The ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS Justice Sector proposes to meet with Justice Canada weekly for a technical exercise to co-develop the First Nations components of the IJS. The objective is to have a draft ready for approval by September 30, 2024, to allow time for internal approval and communications coordinator for a release in November 2024.

Aborig. - National Projects - CRF$500Kvalue2008start–end

The Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS) is a strategy of the federal government (Canada) designed to help improve the employment opportunities of Aboriginal people and enable them to fully participate in the Canadian economy.

Review of Environmental Assessment Processes$500Kvalue2017start–end
Policy Dialogue Program$500Kvalue2018start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to the Assembly of First Nations to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Agreement$500Kvalue2022start–end

The Assembly of First Nations is a national advocacy organization representing 630 First Nations communities across Canada. Funding from the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund will allow the Assembly of First Nations to improve services and communications to First Nations Veterans and to learn from First Nations Veterans about what supports are required to meet their needs.

Agreement$420Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$400Kvalue2018start–end

Contribution to support establishment and management of conservation measures

Agreement$400Kvalue2024start–end

Advancing Environmental Equity Supporting First Nations Engagement and Capacity Building

Agreement$335Kvalue2013start–end
Policy Dialogue Program$250Kvalue2025start9999end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Assembly of First Nations to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT FOR NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA’S 2 BILLION TREES PROGRAM$240Kvalue2022start2023end

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions

1516-HQ-000005$237Kvalue2015start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Review of Environmental Assessment Processes$233Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$215Kvalue2020start–end

Chronic Wasting Disease as an emerging threat to Caribou populations

Agreement$188Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$188Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$188Kvalue2011start–end
Oceans Management Program - Contributions$179Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of the Oceans Management Contribution funding is to support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

Departments

Environment and Climate Change Canada23agreements$13.3Mvalue0programs
Fisheries and Oceans Canada18agreements$11.2Mvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Public Safety Canada2agreements$10.3Mvalue2programs
  • (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
  • (FNPP) Funding for First Nations and Inuit Policing

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada3agreements$9.7Mvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Engagement Protocol First Nations
  • Aborig. - National Projects - CRF

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Department of Justice Canada3agreements$4.1Mvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Indigenous Justice Program

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Natural Resources Canada7agreements$3.6Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Grants for 2 Billion Trees
  • Small Scale Research

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada5agreements$2.3Mvalue2programs
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Indigenous Services Canada2agreements$802Kvalue2programs
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, Other Program Reporting, Social Development, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Health System Capacity

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

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Veterans Affairs Canada1agreements$500Kvalue0programs
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$312Kvalue2programs
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Public Health Protection
  • Community Infrastructure, CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Transport Canada3agreements$175Kvalue0programs
Canada Water Agency1agreements$150Kvalue0programs

Years

20261agreements$100Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
20254agreements$580Kvalue2programs
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
20246agreements$6.3Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
20232agreements$4.2Mvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
20226agreements$11.9Mvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Grants for 2 Billion Trees
20212agreements$865Kvalue1programs
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20206agreements$11.5Mvalue2programs
  • (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
  • (FNPP) Funding for First Nations and Inuit Policing
20199agreements$10.9Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Engagement Protocol First Nations
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Health System Capacity
  • Small Scale Research
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20185agreements$1.8Mvalue2programs
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
20176agreements$1.6Mvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20163agreements$1.2Mvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20153agreements$917Kvalue1programs
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Public Health Protection
20144agreements$800Kvalue0programs
    20134agreements$1.1Mvalue0programs
      20126agreements$1.7Mvalue2programs
      • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, Other Program Reporting, Social Development, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government
      • Community Infrastructure, CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government
      20111agreements$188Kvalue0programs
        20101agreements$188Kvalue0programs
          20081agreements$500Kvalue1programs
          • Aborig. - National Projects - CRF

          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.