Caldwell First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Leamington, ON · grants and contributions register · Chatham-Kent–Leamington

Caldwell First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 56 agreements; $51.0M value; 16 departments; 25 programs.

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56agreements
$51.0Mvalue
16departments
25programs

Largest agreements

2021-ON-000132$29.6Mvalue2020start2030end

P036603, P049353, P049356, P069990, P069991

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Individual Affairs, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
Dyke Rehabilitation$15.4Mvalue2026start2033end

The project involves raising and reconstructing the southern dyke of the Hillman Marshland for a 1 in 100 year peak water level to avoid flooding of southern Leamington and the Caldwell First Nations. The Caldwell First Nation will work with Essex Region Conservation Authority and the Municipality of Leamington. The project will also add armor stone to the northern face of the Hillman Marshland to lessen the impacts of tidal forces against the dyke. Clay will also be added to strengthen the dyke’s ability to withstand tidal forces. As muskrats have dug holes into the dyke, the muskrats will be

Natural infrastructure for Caldwell First Nation$1.0Mvalue2024start2025end

Calwell First Nation is seeking funding to build a biodiverse stormwater retention pond and a stream/bioswale to assist with flood prevention. The project also includes a community garden and planting shade trees to increase the energy efficiency of CFN’s passive homes as well as a permeable land covered trail, a snake hibernaculum, fish and turtle spawning spaces and bat boxes. They will also add signage, lights and benches as design elements.

1000626$750Kvalue2021start2022end

Create an outdoor boardwalk at the Caldwell First Nation Cultural Centre property.

Point Pelee Guardians Program$528Kvalue2023start2026end

This contribution supports Caldwell First Nation with the development and delivery of community and park-based programs that help protect their traditional homeland ecosystem, build a sustainable economy, and share stories of the land and their people with Canadians.

Caldwell First Nation Lands Carbon and Contaminant Assessment of Wetland Restoration and Manoomin Reintroduction$524Kvalue2025start2027end

Caldwell First Nation Lands Carbon and Contaminant Assessment of Wetland Restoration and Manoomin Reintroduction

Caldwell First Nation Cultural Centre Complex$500Kvalue2021start2023end

This contribution supports Caldwell First Nation (CFN or “Nation”) in building a Cultural Centre Complex on Nation-owned lands, just north of Point Pelee National Park. The Centre will be a multi-purpose space for CFN members and visitors to learn about Caldwell First Nation’s cultural practices including culture and history, land based learning, and Indigenous land stewardship encompassing traditional hunting and fishing practices and ecological restoration.

Agreement for Caldwell First Nation's Marine Coordinator Program$453Kvalue2025start2029end

To build capacity and expertise to support dialogue and deliberation on federal-Indigenous relationships related to the design and implementation of the marine safety system and environmental protection measures To foster the development of bilateral and multilateral relationships and partnership to support participation in the marine safety regime To implement federal-Indigenous or multilateral plans and agreements to facilitate collaborative management and partnership in marine safety and environmental protection To support the coordination of local and regional engagement to advance discus

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Windsor National Urban Park – Road to Designation$313Kvalue2025start2027end

This contribution supports Caldwell First Nation to participate in the potential designation of a national urban park in Windsor, Ontario. The contribution will provide capacity support, as well as support for community engagement and research.

Exploration of a potential national urban park in Windsor – Caldwell First Nation$300Kvalue2023start2025end

The contribution supports Caldwell First Nation to participate in the exploration of a potential national urban park in Windsor, Ontario. The contribution will provide capacity support, as well as support for community engagement and research.

Agreement$299Kvalue2023start–end

Carbon Assessment Capacity Development for Wetland Restoration on Caldwell First Nation Lands

Agreement$195Kvalue2024start–end

Caldwell First Nation Community Land Restoration Initiative

Point Pelee Guardians Program$150Kvalue2023start2023end

This contribution supports the Caldwell First Nation staff with the development and delivery of community and park-based programs that help protect their traditional homeland ecosystem, build a sustainable economy and share stories of the land and their people with Canadians.

Community Participation And Co-Development Grant And Contribution Fund Contribution Agreement With Caldwell First Nation$139Kvalue2025start2027end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Caldwell First Nation Food Security Initiative$100Kvalue2021start2022end

The objective of this project is to purchase kitchen appliances, food packaging equipment and other items to increase the capacity to provide fresh and frozen nutritious food to its members.

Agreement$100Kvalue2023start–end

Caldwell First Nation Land Guardian

Stories of Canada – Caldwell First Nation and Point Pelee National Park$87.0Kvalue2020start2023end

This contribution builds capacity within the Caldwell First Nation community to assemble their knowledge and stories to strengthen their identity and rebuild a strong cultural connection with Point Pelee National Park.

805475$72.9Kvalue2012start2014end

C1619 - Renovation of the Community Centre

1516-ON-000004$67.8Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Caldwell First Nation Museum and Cultural Centre: Phase 1$67.5Kvalue2020start2021end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

1516-ON-000004$55.6Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$50.0Kvalue2022start–end

Habitat Restoration and Habitat Protection Planning for Former Agricultural lands on Caldwell First Nation

Caldwell First Nation - Preserving and Sharing our History$49.0Kvalue2024start2025end

Our project aims to preserve, share and increase access to recordings, print media and artifacts important to Caldwell First Nation's history, currently placed in storage in our administrative offices, scheduled to be consolidated at a dedicated archival facility.

Agreement$41.4Kvalue2023start–end

Community engagement on restoration of the Detroit River Area of Concern – Caldwell First Nation

Agreement$30.0Kvalue2021start–end

Community engagement in restoration of beneficial uses and decision-making for the Detroit River Area of Concern

New Horizons for Seniors Program$25.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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$15.0Kvalue2021start–end

Community engagement in restoration of beneficial uses and decision-making for the Detroit River Area of Concern - Caldwell First Nation

Caldwell First Nation Feasibility Study for Abattoir/Food Processing Building$15.0Kvalue2021start2021end

This contribution enables Caldwell First Nation to complete a feasibility study on options for building, or retrofitting an existing building, to provide space for an abattoir and food skills teaching facility for their community, on their land.

Caldwell First Nation Cold Room$11.0Kvalue2024start2024end

The contribution supports Caldwell First Nation in building a cold room on Nation-owned lands north of Point Pelee National Park. The cold room will facilitate the processing, storage, and distribution of meat to Caldwell First Nation members from deer herd reductions at Point Pelee National Park.

Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$10.0Kvalue2022start2023end

To coordinate local engagement on marine transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

500007224$9.7Kvalue2025start2026end

Grant funding is to support Indigenous peoples' efforts to build technical capacity regarding species at risk policies, programming and regulatory initiatives; and, to support their greater involvement in the cooperation and consultation processes in the listing and related recovery documents for species at risk per the Species at Risk Act and Section 35 of the Constitution Act.

Policy Dialogue Program$8.0Kvalue2024start9999end

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

Honouring the Children: Truth, Remembrance, and Healing at Caldwell First Nation$7.0Kvalue2026start2026end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Taking Steps to Honour and Remember$6.7Kvalue2025start2025end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation$6.0Kvalue2024start2024end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2022start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Caldwell First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Hydrogen Ready Power Plant Project.

Food Processing & Storage for Hyperabundant Deer Management Program$5.0Kvalue2023start2023end

This grant provides support to Caldwell First Nation to process, store, and distribute meat from the annual deer cull at Point Pelee National Park.

Indigenous Guardians Video$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant supports the documentation of Indigenous Guardian programs through video or photography. The initiative aims to create a lasting legacy and serve as an ongoing resource for the community, honouring and highlighting the contributions of Indigenous Guardians.

Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$5.0Kvalue2023start2023end

To coordinate local engagement on marine transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$5.0Kvalue2023start2023end

To coordinate local engagement on marine transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$29.7Mvalue2programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Individual Affairs, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities2agreements$16.4Mvalue2programs
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Natural Infrastructure Fund

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Parks Canada10agreements$1.9Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada8agreements$1.3Mvalue1programs
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario1agreements$750Kvalue1programs
Transport Canada13agreements$506Kvalue4programs
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

National Defence1agreements$139Kvalue1programs
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions

All grants from National Defence

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$100Kvalue1programs
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Canadian Heritage4agreements$87.2Kvalue2programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$72.9Kvalue1programs
  • Federal Economic Development Department for Ontario

All grants from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$59.2Kvalue2programs
  • Social Development
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Library and Archives Canada1agreements$49.0Kvalue1programs
  • Documentary Heritage Communities Program

All grants from Library and Archives Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$25.0Kvalue1programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2agreements$13.0Kvalue2programs
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada1agreements$9.7Kvalue1programs
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Canada Revenue Agency5agreements$3.4Kvalue1programs
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

All grants from Canada Revenue Agency

Years

20262agreements$15.4Mvalue2programs
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20258agreements$1.5Mvalue7programs
  • Conserving Nature
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
202412agreements$1.3Mvalue9programs
  • Natural Infrastructure Fund
  • Documentary Heritage Communities Program
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
202311agreements$1.4Mvalue4programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20226agreements$72.9Kvalue4programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20218agreements$1.4Mvalue4programs
  • Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF)
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20204agreements$29.8Mvalue4programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Individual Affairs, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
20182agreements$6.1Kvalue1programs
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
20152agreements$123Kvalue2programs
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Social Development
20121agreements$72.9Kvalue1programs
  • Federal Economic Development Department for Ontario

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.