Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Fort McMurray, AB · grants and contributions register · Fort McMurray–Cold Lake

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 85 agreements; $111M value; 13 departments; 22 programs.

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85agreements
$111Mvalue
13departments
22programs

Largest agreements

2526-HQ-000036$99.0Mvalue2025start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$3.1Mvalue2023start–end

Blending Indigenous knowledge and western science to study and protect the Ronald Lake Bison Herd

K'aitaile Denesuliné Language Revitalization$1.2Mvalue2025start2029end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Agreement$1.0Mvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

K'ai taile denesuline language revitalization$763Kvalue2023start2025end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
2223-AB-000028$731Kvalue2022start2027end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$462Kvalue2020start–end

Advancing Boreal Caribou Conservation with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation

Agreement$405Kvalue2016start–end
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Residential Energy Efficiency in Fort Chipewyan$400Kvalue2019start2022end

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's residential sector.

Implementation of the Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site$213Kvalue2025start2025end

This contribution supports the participation of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in the implementation of the Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site and their participation in the Cooperative Management Committee.

Implementation of the Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site$208Kvalue2026start2026end

This contribution supports the participation of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in the implementation of the Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site.

Implementation of the Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site$201Kvalue2023start2024end

This contribution supports the participation of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in the implementation of the Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site.

C-2024-ISCF-102.1 ACFN$200Kvalue2023start2025end

Internal resource support

SSDIC S2 24-26 -SACFN$195Kvalue2024start2026end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

Agreement$187Kvalue2011start–end
C-145.1-ACFN - IK Study 2024-25-26$185Kvalue2024start2026end

The purpose of this funding is to support Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in conducting an Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Land Use Study in relation to Potential Uranium and Nuclear Projects in their Territory over a period of 2 years.

ISCF-191.1 - ACFN - Stream 1 - Internal Resource Support$180Kvalue2026start2028end

The purpose of this funding is to support Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Dene Lands and Resource Management in retaining an internal resource to coordinate nuclear related files and activities with the CNSC over a period of two years.

Agreement$175Kvalue2022start–end

Ni Ho Ghe Di – Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Guardian Program

Wood Bison Species Recovery Efforts$164Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports the participation of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) in important wood bison-related conservation efforts taking place in Wood Buffalo National Park. The project also assists ACFN in leading the development and implementation of a bison disease response plan.

C-PFP 2023 ACFN-NGEN-05 Amendment 1$157Kvalue2023start2024end

Contribution to assist Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation conduct an Indigenous knowledge study in relation to NexGen's Rook I Project,

Agreement$150Kvalue2018start–end

Community Based Monitoring Program

Chamba Nalya Dzine$141Kvalue2024start2024end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Denesuline Language Revitalization and Preservation$140Kvalue2021start2023end

Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program

1819-AB-000058$128Kvalue2018start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

SSDIC S2 23-24 - Youth recreational programming$112Kvalue2023start2024end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

Agreement$100Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$95.2Kvalue2018start–end
Agreement$87.7Kvalue2010start–end
2021-AB-000011$86.5Kvalue2020start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$75.0Kvalue2021start–end

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation - Community Based Monitoring Program

Frontier Oil Sands Mine Project$71.0Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$71.0Kvalue2016start–end
C - PFP - ACFN - 2025 - NGEN04$68.4Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of this agreement is to assist Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in reviewing the environmental assessment (EA) and licence application for NexGen’s Rook 1 Project and in participating in a future Commission hearing process.

Cold Food Storage Capacity Improvement Project$62.5Kvalue2023start2024end

This project aims the purchase of freezers, coolers, and shelving units to increase storage capacity and food distribution.

PFP 2022 CLU-ICP-01 ACFN$54.5Kvalue2022start2023end

Contribution agreement to assist Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation participate at the Commission hearing in relation to Orano's Cluff Lake licence application.

Agreement$52.8Kvalue2021start–end

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation participation on the Crown Indigenous Working Group to support the development of recommendations for oil sands mining effluent regulations

ISCF-249.1 - ACFN - TORs and Workplan support 2026$50.0Kvalue2026start2027end

The purpose of this funding is to assist Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in participating in activities related to their Terms of Reference for long-term engagement and workplan with the CNSC.

1920-HQ-000261$50.0Kvalue2019start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Feasibility Study for Wood Heating$50.0Kvalue2019start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is to help strengthen the development of a viable northern forestry industry based on growing markets for wood fuels.

Development of the Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site$47.9Kvalue2018start2019end

The contribution will support the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation to participate in the development of the Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site.

Departments

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada3agreements$99.0Mvalue3programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Economic Development
  • CIRNAC - Land Management

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada10agreements$5.2Mvalue0programs

    All grants from Environment and Climate Change Canada

    Canadian Heritage8agreements$2.5Mvalue5programs
    • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
    • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
    • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
    • Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program
    • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

    All grants from Canadian Heritage

    Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission25agreements$1.2Mvalue2programs
    • Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
    • Participant Funding Program

    All grants from Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

    Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$946Kvalue3programs
    • Public Health Protection
    • Social Development, Community Infrastructure
    • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

    All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

    Parks Canada10agreements$942Kvalue2programs
    • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
    • General Class Contribution Program

    All grants from Parks Canada

    Impact Assessment Agency of Canada14agreements$528Kvalue2programs
    • Participant Funding Program
    • Policy Dialogue Program

    All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

    Western Economic Diversification Canada2agreements$500Kvalue0programs

      All grants from Western Economic Diversification Canada

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      Natural Resources Canada2agreements$450Kvalue2programs
      • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
      • Aboriginal Economic Development - Strategic Partnerships Initiative (AANDC)

      All grants from Natural Resources Canada

      Employment and Social Development Canada5agreements$93.0Kvalue1programs
      • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

      All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

      Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$62.5Kvalue1programs
      • Local Food Infrastructure Fund

      All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

      Canada Energy Regulator1agreements$10.0Kvalue1programs
      • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.

      All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

      Canada Revenue Agency1agreements$1.3Kvalue1programs
      • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

      All grants from Canada Revenue Agency

      Years

      20268agreements$495Kvalue4programs
      • Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
      • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
      • Participant Funding Program
      • Policy Dialogue Program
      202513agreements$102Mvalue7programs
      • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
      • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
      • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
      • Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
      • Participant Funding Program
      • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
      202414agreements$631Kvalue8programs
      • Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
      • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
      • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
      • Participant Funding Program
      • Policy Dialogue Program
      • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
      20239agreements$4.6Mvalue6programs
      • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
      • Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
      • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
      • Participant Funding Program
      • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
      • Local Food Infrastructure Fund
      20224agreements$962Kvalue3programs
      • Public Health Protection
      • Participant Funding Program
      • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
      20216agreements$334Kvalue3programs
      • Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program
      • Participant Funding Program
      • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
      20209agreements$683Kvalue4programs
      • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
      • General Class Contribution Program
      • Participant Funding Program
      • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
      20198agreements$579Kvalue7programs
      • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
      • Economic Development
      • Aboriginal Economic Development - Strategic Partnerships Initiative (AANDC)
      • Participant Funding Program
      • General Class Contribution Program
      • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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      20187agreements$452Kvalue4programs
      • Social Development, Community Infrastructure
      • General Class Contribution Program
      • Participant Funding Program
      • CIRNAC - Land Management
      20163agreements$547Kvalue1programs
      • Participant Funding Program
      20151agreements$100Kvalue0programs
        20112agreements$213Kvalue0programs
          20101agreements$87.7Kvalue0programs

            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.