Colony of Avalon Foundation Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Ferryland|Ferryland, NL · grants and contributions register · Avalon

Colony of Avalon Foundation Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 18 agreements; $1.9M value; 4 departments; 10 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-0TV8ZSW05P · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Colony of Avalon Foundation Inc.: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/colony-of-avalon-foundation-inc/

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18agreements
$1.9Mvalue
4departments
10programs

Largest agreements

191840$450Kvalue2007start2010end

Continue developing Ferryland archaeology site

218293$225Kvalue2021start2023end

Enhance the tourism product offerings of the Colony of Avalon

197357$200Kvalue2010start2011end

Continued Archaeological Research at the Colony of Avalon

200753$200Kvalue2012start2014end

Carry out a range of development activities - marketing, archaeology and conservation

190355$150Kvalue2006start2006end

Archaeological Research at the Colony of Avalon Site

199088$150Kvalue2011start2012end

Continue development of the archaeological site

203806$147Kvalue2014start2016end

Implement aspects of the strategic plan for the Colony of Avalon

226603$136Kvalue2024start2026end

Undertake greening, inclusivity and resiliency enhancements in support of tourism

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Agreement$46.0Kvalue2006start–end
202103$41.9Kvalue2013start2013end

Retain an external consultant to complete a strategic plan of the Colony of Avalon

Fonds d’urgence relatif à la COVID-19 / COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund$34.0Kvalue2020start2021end

Museum Assistance Program (MAP)

Le Fonds pour la réouverture des organismes du patrimoine / Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations$34.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Museum Assistance Program (MAP)

Colony of Avalon$29.4Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

Le Fonds pour la relance des organismes du patrimoine / Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations$26.6Kvalue2022start2023end

Museums Assistance Program - Recovery Fund

0$25.7Kvalue2009start–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.

219396$9.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Undertake enhancements to an outdoor space facility in support of tourism

Colony of Avalon Mobile Guide$3.5Kvalue2021start2023end

This contribution supports Colony of Avalon in the development of a smartphone-based, multimedia, self-guided tour of the Colony’s archaeological site in Ferryland, NL.

206762$0value2016start2016end

Stabilize the archeological dig site

Departments

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency11agreements$1.7Mvalue4programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Business Development Program
  • BDP - Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
  • ICF - Adapting and reimagining community spaces (CCRF)

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Canadian Heritage4agreements$141Kvalue3programs
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP)
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP) - Access to Heritage
  • Museums Assistance Program - Recovery Fund

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$55.1Kvalue2programs
Parks Canada1agreements$3.5Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Years

20241agreements$136Kvalue1programs
  • BDP - Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
20223agreements$65.0Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Museums Assistance Program - Recovery Fund
  • ICF - Adapting and reimagining community spaces (CCRF)
20213agreements$263Kvalue3programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP) - Access to Heritage
  • General Class Contribution Program
20201agreements$34.0Kvalue1programs
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP)
20161agreements$0value1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20141agreements$147Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20131agreements$41.9Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20121agreements$200Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
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20111agreements$150Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20101agreements$200Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20091agreements$25.7Kvalue1programs
  • 0
20071agreements$450Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20062agreements$196Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity

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.