Cape Breton Regional Municipality: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Sydney|Sydney, NS · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · South Shore—St. Margarets

Cape Breton Regional Municipality: federal grants and contributions: 104 agreements; $45.8M value; 9 departments; 30 programs.

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104agreements
$45.8Mvalue
9departments
30programs

Largest agreements

The Cape Breton University Water Supply and Housing Development Project$10.2Mvalue2026start2031end

The project will plan and construct a new water supply system to serve Cape Breton University and the nearby Tanglewood subdivision, including transmission and distribution infrastructure, storage, and pumping facilities, as well as an assessment of municipal wastewater capacity. The project will support the development of over 200 housing units, improving water reliability and enabling growth within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Tartan Downs Development for Sydney, Nova Scotia$6.9Mvalue2026start2030end

The project will deliver key municipal infrastructure, including new water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems. Additionally, the project will enable the immediate construction of 145 housing units and the full development of a 24-acre site with up to 600 residential units and commercial space over the next 4–5 years, helping address housing needs and increasing density within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality service area.

218317$3.2Mvalue2021start2025end

Undertake the redevelopment of Charlotte Street in the downtown core of the CBRM

Purchases to improve transit service in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia.$2.4Mvalue2025start2027end

Purchase of 2 transit buses, an on-demand transit software and smart card fare payment system, 2 accessible mini buses, 5 bus shelters, and 2 service trucks to expand and improve traditional and paratransit services throughout Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia.

197127$1.5Mvalue2010start2010end

Centre 200 Renovations

202038$1.5Mvalue2014start2016end

Assistance to extend boardwalk to marine terminal

225385$1.2Mvalue2023start2024end

Respond to community damage resulting from Hurricane Fiona

2122-AT-000032$1.2Mvalue2021start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

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Membertou First Nation Quadripartite Agreement$1.1Mvalue2021start2023end

The purpose of the contribution is to provide funding for the delivery of police services by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality in the communities covered by the agreement.

225238$1.0Mvalue2023start2024end

Reconstruct the damaged seawall in Gabarus

222507$850Kvalue2023start2024end

Upgrade equipment at Centre 200 for the 2024 International Women’s Curling Championship

205435$800Kvalue2016start2016end

Implement Phase 6 of Active Transportation Plan

1819-AT-000037$661Kvalue2018start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2425-AT-000011$638Kvalue2024start2025end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

210170$621Kvalue2017start2018end

Implement Phase 7 of the Active Transportation Plan

193964$598Kvalue2009start2009end

Wentworth Park Revitalizataion

2223-AT-000036$556Kvalue2022start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

190505$500Kvalue2008start2008end

Continuation of the re-vitalization of Wentworth Park

194714$500Kvalue2009start2009end

Acquisition of a scoreboard for Centre 200

196284$500Kvalue2009start2010end

Phase I - Active Transportation Plan

202761$499Kvalue2013start2013end

Assistance to conduct upgrades to Centre 200

Cape Breton Regional Municipality Wastewater Feasibility Study$494Kvalue2019start2021end

A contribution to support the undertaking environmental risks assessments and preliminary design of wastewater treatment and collection infratructure in 7 sewer sheds in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Membertou Municipal Agreement$490Kvalue2018start2019end

The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding for the delivery of police services by the Membertou First Nation in the communities covered by the agreement.

Amending Agreement for Grade Crossing Improvement$440Kvalue2019start2021end

To improve rail infrastructure at road rail grade crossings.

227540$400Kvalue2025start2026end

Invest in tourist experience through wayfinding improvements throughout municipality

804247$386Kvalue2014start–end

Improvements to Susan McEachern Memorial Ball Park

804230$350Kvalue2014start–end

Upgrade New Waterford Library

199928$333Kvalue2012start2013end

Phase III of Active Transportation Plan

203169$325Kvalue2014start2015end

Implement Phase 5 of Active Transportation Plan

193152$324Kvalue2008start2008end

Revitalization to the Renwick Brook area of Glace Bay

804151$300Kvalue2013start–end

Gabarus Seawall - Short Term Mitigation

206954$300Kvalue2016start2017end

Improve Indian Beach park

198294$290Kvalue2011start2011end

Phase II of Active Transportation Plan

227384$250Kvalue2025start2025end

Upgrade Cameron Bowl field in preparation of hosting National Championship

227780$250Kvalue2025start2026end

Host 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Hockey Championship

208147$203Kvalue2016start2019end

Implement a regeneration initiative for the Sydney Waterfront District

225607$197Kvalue2024start2024end

Support the upgrade of climate comfort centres affected by Hurricane Fiona

193352$195Kvalue2008start2008end

Convert former town hall to visitor information centre

Assault-Style Firearms Collection by Cape Breton Regional Municipality$190Kvalue2025start2027end

The purpose of this contribution agreement is to support Cape Breton Region Police Service with the planning, coordination, control, and administration of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program in their jurisdiction.

Agreement on Exceptional Expenses Related to Policing for Membertou First Nation$170Kvalue2026start2027end

This one-time project supports the Cape Breton Regional Municipality in strengthening policing capacity for Membertou First Nation. Funding will enable the acquisition of a breathalyzer machine and related equipment, as well as overtime for officers conducting roadside screenings and impaired driving investigations. These activities will enhance operational readiness and contribute to safer, more effective, and culturally responsive policing services for the Membertou community.

Departments

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities4agreements$20.0Mvalue3programs
  • Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
  • Canada Public Transit Fund
  • Building Canada Fund - Major Infrastructure Component

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency58agreements$19.4Mvalue12programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • ICF - CCTI - Infrastructure Fund
  • BDP - Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF)
  • Business Development Program
  • Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation Portfolio
  • ICF - Community Adjustment Fund (CAF)

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Indigenous Services Canada7agreements$2.5Mvalue1programs
Public Safety Canada4agreements$1.9Mvalue4programs
  • (FNPP) Funding for First Nations and Inuit Policing
  • Funding for First Nations and Inuit Policing
  • (ASFCP) The Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program
  • (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$661Kvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada26agreements$635Kvalue6programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Youth - Summer Career Placements
  • 0
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Enabling Accessibility Funds (EAF) - Youth

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Transport Canada1agreements$440Kvalue1programs
  • Rail Safety Improvement Program: Infrastructure, Technology and Research Component

All grants from Transport Canada

Canadian Heritage2agreements$106Kvalue2programs
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$100Kvalue1programs
  • Grants & Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Years

20263agreements$17.3Mvalue2programs
  • Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
  • (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
20259agreements$3.7Mvalue7programs
  • Canada Public Transit Fund
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • (ASFCP) The Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program
  • Grants & Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
  • Community Infrastructure
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20246agreements$879Kvalue4programs
  • Community Infrastructure
  • BDP - Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Enabling Accessibility Funds (EAF) - Youth
20237agreements$3.2Mvalue4programs
  • BDP - Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF)
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20228agreements$881Kvalue5programs
  • Community Infrastructure
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RMSI)
  • ICF - Building or improving community infrastructure (CCRF)
  • ICF - Adapting and reimagining community spaces (CCRF)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20215agreements$5.6Mvalue4programs
  • ICF - CCTI - Infrastructure Fund
  • Community Infrastructure
  • (FNPP) Funding for First Nations and Inuit Policing
  • ICF - Building or improving community infrastructure (CCRF)
20204agreements$119Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund
20198agreements$1.1Mvalue5programs
  • Building Canada Fund - Major Infrastructure Component
  • Rail Safety Improvement Program: Infrastructure, Technology and Research Component
  • Business Development Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Community Infrastructure
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20187agreements$1.4Mvalue6programs
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Funding for First Nations and Inuit Policing
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
  • Business Development Program
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20172agreements$681Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20167agreements$1.7Mvalue3programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Business Development Program
  • Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
20151agreements$16.7Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20148agreements$2.7Mvalue3programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation Portfolio
  • Business Development Program
20133agreements$832Kvalue3programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation Portfolio
  • Business Development Program
20123agreements$471Kvalue2programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund
20112agreements$290Kvalue2programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Business Development Program
20106agreements$1.9Mvalue4programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Business Development Program
  • Recreational Infrastructure Canada
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20098agreements$2.0Mvalue5programs
  • Business Development Program
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • ICF - Community Adjustment Fund (CAF)
  • Recreational Infrastructure Canada
  • 0
20084agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20071agreements$77.5Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20062agreements$72.8Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Summer Career Placements

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.