BRIDGE RIVER INDIAN BAND: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Lillooet, BC · in the contract register · grants and contributions register

BRIDGE RIVER INDIAN BAND: federal grants and contributions: 23 agreements; $10.2M value; 8 departments; 17 programs.

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23agreements
$10.2Mvalue
8departments
17programs

Largest agreements

2526-HQ-000096$7.5Mvalue2025start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Bridge River AFS2021-MLT-2102$1.1Mvalue2021start2026end

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.

2526-BC-000055$276Kvalue2025start2030end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2021-BC-000013$206Kvalue2020start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)$170Kvalue2022start2023end

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

20-IHPP-C-PAC-036$140Kvalue2022start2023end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

Xwísten Power Smart$130Kvalue2022start2027end

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

Xwísten Agriculture Program 2025$99.7Kvalue2024start2026end

This project aim to purchase farm equipment, an irrigation system, compost, and cold storage to establish a sustainable local food system and enhance food sovereignty.

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AFS2016-MLT-1656-0$89.5Kvalue2016start2021end

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

2021AFSAR7031$75.3Kvalue2021start2022end

To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of:(a) Fisheries

Agreement$55.7Kvalue2016start–end

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

1415-BC-000019$51.6Kvalue2014start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$50.7Kvalue2016start–end

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

1415-BC-000019$40.6Kvalue2014start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Pacific Salmon Conservation and Stewardship Partnerships Program$40.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of the Pacific Salmon Conservation and Stewardship Partnerships Program is to support the participation and activities of external Indigenous and Non-Indigenous groups providing advice to the Department on the conservation and stewardship of Pacific salmon.

Culture & Language Department Programs$38.5Kvalue2020start2021end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

Agreement$33.8Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$33.0Kvalue2018start–end
Xwísten Growing Our Future 2026$30.8Kvalue2025start2027end

The objective of this project is to purchase greenhouse related items, cold storage, and food preservation equipment to increase the food security and sovereignty of members of the First Nation.

Xwisten Elder Youth Horizon's Projects$25.0Kvalue2020start2021end

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. .

COVID-Xwisten’s Elders and Youth Horizon’s Projects Phase 2$25.0Kvalue2020start2021end

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.

Agreement$25.0Kvalue2018start–end

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

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Grant$1.1Kvalue2022start2023end

Volunteers from community organizations across Canada help eligible people complete and file their taxes for free through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s CVITP or through Revenu Quebec’s Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP). The CVITP Grant helps off-set costs incurred by community organizations that host free tax clinics and provides funding for the total number of income tax returns filed. The CVITP Grant is a three year pilot beginning with the 2020 taxation year (returns filed from February 2021 until May 2021) and concluding after tax year 2022 (returns filed up to May 31 2

Departments

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$7.5Mvalue2programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Community Infrastructure, Social Development

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada11agreements$1.8Mvalue6programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Pacific Salmon Conservation and Stewardship Partnerships Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$523Kvalue3programs
  • Individual Affairs, Social Development, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Social Development, Community Infrastructure

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2agreements$131Kvalue2programs
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Small Scale Projects
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Small Scale Projects (Intake 2)

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$130Kvalue1programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
Canadian Heritage1agreements$38.5Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Canada Revenue Agency1agreements$1.1Kvalue1programs
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

All grants from Canada Revenue Agency

Years

20253agreements$7.8Mvalue3programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Individual Affairs, Social Development, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Small Scale Projects (Intake 2)
20242agreements$140Kvalue2programs
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Small Scale Projects
  • Pacific Salmon Conservation and Stewardship Partnerships Program
20224agreements$441Kvalue4programs
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20212agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
20204agreements$295Kvalue3programs
  • Community Infrastructure
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
20182agreements$58.0Kvalue0programs
    20164agreements$230Kvalue1programs
    • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
    20142agreements$92.2Kvalue2programs
    • Community Infrastructure, Social Development
    • Social Development, Community Infrastructure

    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.