Eskasoni Band Council: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Eskasoni, NS · grants and contributions register · South Shore—St. Margarets

Eskasoni Band Council: federal grants and contributions: 64 agreements; $10.8M value; 12 departments; 30 programs.

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64agreements
$10.8Mvalue
12departments
30programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$2.6Mvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

Agreement$570Kvalue2019start–end

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

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$563Kvalue2022start2025end

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.

1718-AT-000014$501Kvalue2017start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

210836$500Kvalue2017start2018end

Establish a storage facility for live and frozen fish products

214486$500Kvalue2020start2021end

Construct three new bays to the existing commercial complex

2627-HQ-000011$449Kvalue2026start2027end

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

  • Health Canada
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Agreement$360Kvalue2016start–end
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AFS 2025-ESKASONI-00 FY2026-27$350Kvalue2025start2030end

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.

1314-02-000017$304Kvalue2013start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$285Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$285Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$285Kvalue2018start–end
1718-AT-000014$222Kvalue2017start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Culture Center Upgrade (phase 3).$190Kvalue2025start2026end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)$179Kvalue2023start2026end

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

0$159Kvalue2012start–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.

196971$155Kvalue2012start2012end

Wind energy study

Anko’tmu’k Jikoqs (Taking care [inclusive] of the Spark)$150Kvalue2024start2027end

This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and measures included in the Action Plan.

2021-HQ-000188$150Kvalue2021start2021end

P002868

Culture Center Upgrade (phase 2)$140Kvalue2024start2025end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

200483$132Kvalue2012start2013end

Eskasoni cultural tours and Goat Island development

Agreement$124Kvalue2018start–end

Contribution Program to support Atlantic Canada's fish and seafood sector

205965$100Kvalue2016start2017end

Conduct upgrades to the arena

207261$99.0Kvalue2016start2017end

Improve the infrastructure of Goat Island and host traditional Mi'kmaq music and folklore

Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)$98.0Kvalue2022start2023end

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

Culture Center Upgrade$97.5Kvalue2024start2024end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

1314-02-000017$91.5Kvalue2013start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

210621$89.6Kvalue2018start2019end

Support Mi'kmaq Tourism leads to attend Edge of the Wedge

198293$87.0Kvalue2010start2012end

LEAD Program

Mu'luatk: Commemorating the Elikewake Treaty of 1726 through the Unama'ki Treaty of 1759$79.5Kvalue2026start2026end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
SSDIC S2 23-24 - Youth recreational programs$75.6Kvalue2023start2024end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

2021-AT-000004$66.0Kvalue2020start2028end

P071077

1617-AT-000018$57.6Kvalue2016start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk$57.6Kvalue2019start–end

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

Agreement$56.9Kvalue2014start–end
Eskasoni Pow Wow$53.3Kvalue2026start2026end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
201458$51.0Kvalue2012start2012end

Baseball field upgrades

Honouring our women and girls: Walking with the seven sacred teachings$50.0Kvalue2019start2021end

This 21-month project will honor the lives and legacies of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals and increase awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals. Project activities will include: creating an interactive and educational memorial park for MMIWG, a walking pathway integrating educational stations reflecting the seven sacred teachings and creating awareness.

Agreement$44.3Kvalue2015start–end

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada15agreements$3.3Mvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$2.6Mvalue0programs
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency16agreements$1.8Mvalue6programs
  • Business Development Program
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
  • Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund
  • BDP - YEDI - Aspiring Entrepreneurs

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Canadian Heritage9agreements$694Kvalue6programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada3agreements$650Kvalue3programs
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Social Development, Community Infrastructure, CIRNAC - Indian Registration, CIRNAC - Economic Development, Indian Government Support
  • Health System Capacity

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Indigenous Services Canada4agreements$607Kvalue4programs
  • Social Development
  • Health System Capacity, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Other Program Reporting
  • Economic Development

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Health Canada1agreements$449Kvalue1programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund

All grants from Health Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada11agreements$313Kvalue3programs
  • 0
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Show all 12
Department of Justice Canada1agreements$150Kvalue1programs
Public Health Agency of Canada1agreements$150Kvalue1programs
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention

All grants from Public Health Agency of Canada

Women and Gender Equality Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality

All grants from Women and Gender Equality Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$24.8Kvalue1programs

Years

20263agreements$582Kvalue3programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
20253agreements$3.1Mvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
20246agreements$434Kvalue5programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Economic Development
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20233agreements$264Kvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!
20223agreements$686Kvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20213agreements$182Kvalue3programs
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20204agreements$630Kvalue4programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • Other Program Reporting
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20196agreements$737Kvalue5programs
  • Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
Show all 17
20185agreements$505Kvalue2programs
  • Business Development Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20174agreements$1.2Mvalue3programs
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Business Development Program
  • Health System Capacity, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Supplementary Health Benefits
20164agreements$617Kvalue3programs
  • Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Health System Capacity
20151agreements$44.3Kvalue0programs
    20141agreements$56.9Kvalue0programs
      20134agreements$717Kvalue2programs
      • Social Development
      • Social Development, Community Infrastructure, CIRNAC - Indian Registration, CIRNAC - Economic Development, Indian Government Support
      20127agreements$568Kvalue4programs
      • Business Development Program
      • 0
      • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
      • Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund
      20104agreements$380Kvalue3programs
      • Business Development Program
      • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
      • BDP - YEDI - Aspiring Entrepreneurs
      20063agreements$65.4Kvalue2programs
      • BDP - YEDI - Aspiring Entrepreneurs
      • Business Development Program

      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.