City of Saint John: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Saint John, NB · grants and contributions register · Saint John–Rothesay

City of Saint John: federal grants and contributions: 33 agreements; $30.8M value; 8 departments; 17 programs.

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33agreements
$30.8Mvalue
8departments
17programs

Largest agreements

Saint John Flood Mitigation strategy$11.9Mvalue2020start2028end

A contribution to support implementing adaptation strategy to reduce impact of climate change on the public infrastructure.

City of Saint John Wastewater Flood Protection Project$5.1Mvalue2024start2033end

The City of Saint John has some of the highest tides in the world and is at increasing risk of flooding from extreme weather, which is magnified by climate change. Two significant riverine flooding events have occurred on the St. John River in the past decade with the highest water levels on record, causing significant damage to infrastructure. The project will upgrade and rehabilitate 3 wastewater systems, mitigating the flooding risk and ensuring the provision of wastewater services to an estimated 32,600 people. The project will reduce or eliminate untreated wastewater discharge caused by

Agreement$2.1Mvalue2020start–end

Challenge Funding Agreement Regarding Municipal Retrofit Project

206167$2.0Mvalue2015start2018end

Upgrade Saint John market

Agreement$1.9Mvalue2020start–end

Challenge Funding Agreement Regarding District Energy System Project

196129$1.4Mvalue2009start2010end

Rehabilitation of the Canada Games Stadium

228426$972Kvalue2026start2026end

Develop design plans for renovations to the Aquatic Centre to host the 2029 Canada Games

The Cove$814Kvalue2024start2026end

This project is for constructing a new critical section of Harbour Passage referred to as the "Cove", improving functionality of existing sections of Harbour Passage, a mainly off-street trail connecting various sections of the City for active transportation users. The "Cove" is an off-street trail providing a shortened route from the City's East side to its Lower West side. The Cove trail is about 400m in length and 2m in width, paved, lit, wheelchair accessible, and allows use by bicycles and all other modes of active transportation.

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Urban Tree Project$774Kvalue2025start2029end

Over two years, the planting of 1,150 trees will occur throughout the City of Saint John in line with our Common Council Priorities and Municipal Plan. Activities will include following the City's procurement procedure to engage a third party contractor to complete the project. Additionally City staff will work with the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) to perform commissioning, testing and inventory to integrate these assets into our Asset Management Plan to perform lifecycle management.

Saint John Local Immigration Partnership$427Kvalue2020start2025end
Saint John Local Immigration Partnership$422Kvalue2020start2025end
195957$312Kvalue2009start2011end

Refurbish Rainbow Park

196363$302Kvalue2010start2010end

Rockwood Park Upgrades Phase II

219353$300Kvalue2022start2023end

Build an outdoor skating rink in support of outdoor spaces in a downtown core

Carnegie Building HVAC and Lighting Upgrade$279Kvalue2023start2026end

Retrofit of an arts centre in Saint John, NB that provides exhibit and performance space, workshops, classes, and community events. It includes upgrades to the buildings lighting and HVAC systems.

212758$226Kvalue2019start2021end

Stimulate population growth in the City of Saint John

Agreement$210Kvalue2009start–end
City of Saint John - BSCF$197Kvalue2023start2023end

The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding to develop a comprehensive gun and gang strategy, by engaging community partners, stakeholders and service providers.

219688$185Kvalue2022start2022end

Revitalize Dominion Park facilities to become a top-rated tourism destination

ISO 50001 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM$163Kvalue2025start2027end

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's commercial/institutional building sector.

Agreement for Grade Crossing Improvements$162Kvalue2024start2027end

To improve rail infrastructure at road/rail grade crossings

City of Saint John$98.7Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

City of Saint John$78.6Kvalue2022start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

City of Saint John$74.4Kvalue2023start2023end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

City of Saint John$66.4Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

City of Saint John$65.8Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

City of Saint John 2020$65.5Kvalue2020start2021end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$51.3Kvalue2016start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

City of Saint John$42.7Kvalue2017start–end
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$37.0Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

City of Saint John$36.3Kvalue2018start2018end

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195984$22.5Kvalue2009start2009end

Carleton Community Centre Gym Floor Replacement

211119$0value2017start2018end

Upgrade Market Place West Park

Departments

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities5agreements$18.9Mvalue4programs
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Active Transportation Fund
  • Natural Infrastructure Fund
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency10agreements$5.8Mvalue8programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • ICF - Community Adjustment Fund (CAF)
  • Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
  • Recreational Infrastructure Canada
  • ICF - Adapting and reimagining community spaces (CCRF)
  • Business Development Program

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$4.0Mvalue0programs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2agreements$849Kvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada10agreements$617Kvalue1programs
Transport Canada2agreements$372Kvalue1programs
  • Rail Safety Improvement Program / Rail Safety Improvement Program: Infrastructure Technology and Research Component

All grants from Transport Canada

Public Safety Canada1agreements$197Kvalue1programs
  • (BSCF) Building Safer Communities Fund

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$163Kvalue1programs
  • Grants & Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Years

20261agreements$972Kvalue1programs
  • Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
20253agreements$1.0Mvalue3programs
  • Natural Infrastructure Fund
  • Grants & Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20244agreements$6.1Mvalue4programs
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Active Transportation Fund
  • Rail Safety Improvement Program / Rail Safety Improvement Program: Infrastructure Technology and Research Component
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20233agreements$551Kvalue3programs
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program
  • (BSCF) Building Safer Communities Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20223agreements$564Kvalue3programs
  • ICF - Adapting and reimagining community spaces (CCRF)
  • BDP - Destination Development (TRF)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20211agreements$98.7Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20206agreements$16.8Mvalue3programs
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Settlement
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20192agreements$263Kvalue2programs
  • Business Development Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20181agreements$36.3Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20172agreements$42.7Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
20161agreements$51.3Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20151agreements$2.0Mvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20101agreements$302Kvalue1programs
  • Recreational Infrastructure Canada
20094agreements$1.9Mvalue2programs
  • ICF - Community Adjustment Fund (CAF)
  • Recreational Infrastructure Canada

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.