KIVALLIQ INUIT ASSOCIATION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Rankin Inlet, NU · grants and contributions register · Nunavut

KIVALLIQ INUIT ASSOCIATION: federal grants and contributions: 49 agreements; $47.6M value; 10 departments; 25 programs.

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49agreements
$47.6Mvalue
10departments
25programs

Largest agreements

Kivalliq Inuit Association IELCC 2019-2028 ISET$13.4Mvalue2020start2028end

The objectives of the program are to:.•Support greater influence and control over Indigenous ELCC programs and services by Indigenous peoples;.•Improve quality and accessibility of Indigenous ELCC with an emphasis on cultural and language content;.•Support a more holistic and integrated system of quality ELCC services for Indigenous peoples; and.•Adapt and improve existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control..

21-23 Southampton Island Area of Interest Process$7.9Mvalue2022start2026end

To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
2122-NR-000518$6.6Mvalue2021start2027end

P040652, P040673, P044193, P045652, P046091, P046314, P046769, P053623, P054571, P055033, P060966, P070340, P074376

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Primary Care, Public Health Protection
Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link – Early Phase Data Collection and Analysis for Project Permitting$3.0Mvalue2020start2023end

The Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) will conduct field studies and engagement activities with communities throughout the Kivalliq region of Nunavut and Manitoba. These activities will support the potential to develop a hydroelectric and fibre-optic link between the province of Manitoba and the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. This proposal includes preliminary geomorphological, biophysical, heritage and permafrost studies to be conducted along the proposed route of the fibre-optic link. The project will also include engagement activities with communities and traditional land use studies. The tradi

1819-HQ-000304$2.3Mvalue2018start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Core Economic Development Funding$1.8Mvalue2025start2027end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Negotiation of the Southampton Area of Interest In$1.6Mvalue2023start2026end

The purpose of the Oceans Management Contribution funding is to support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

IELCC- Emergency COVID-19 Response Fund-2020$1.6Mvalue2020start2023end

This will be accomplished in the following ways: .• Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; .• Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and .• Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework

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Kivalliq Inuit Guardian Program with Ukkusiksalik NP$1.6Mvalue2024start2028end

The contribution supports the initiation of the Kivalliq Inuit Guardian Program in the Ukkusiksalik National Park region. Through the leadership of the Kivalliq Inuit Association, hired Inuit Guardians will conduct stewardship activities and knowledge sharing/gathering while contributing to the ecological protection of the region, as they have done since time immemorial. The Project is strongly supported by Inuit living the communities associated with Ukkusiksalik National Park.

Agreement$1.3Mvalue2022start–end

Regional Aquatic Cumulative Effects Monitoring Program

IELCC - Urgent Repairs and Renovations$980Kvalue2023start2025end

The objectives of the program are to:.•Support greater influence and control over Indigenous ELCC programs and services by Indigenous peoples;.•Improve quality and accessibility of Indigenous ELCC with an emphasis on cultural and language content;.•Support a more holistic and integrated system of quality ELCC services for Indigenous peoples; and.•Adapt and improve existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control..

KIA - Chesterfield Inlet Community Cultural Interpretative Centre$875Kvalue2019start2021end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

SDPP - Children and Families - CLB Take-Up$461Kvalue2019start2021end

N/A

CRF Contribution Agreement 2019-20 18-HCAA-01636$432Kvalue2019start2022end

The purpose of the program is to provide support to organizations that undertake projects that that contribute to the development and implementation of coastal zone plans, identify restoration priorities, implement projects, and address threats to marin

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Contributions to support to the Development and Implementation of Coastal Zone Plans, Identify Restoration Priorities, Implement Projects, and Address Threats to Marine Species Located on Canada's Coasts
Chesterfield Inlet Cultural & Visitor Centre- Interpretative Plan, Display Cases, Signage$420Kvalue2021start2023end

Develop interpretative design plans, signage in Inuktitut for exhibits, and purchase display cabinets for Inuit arts and crafts exhibitions.

Agreement$400Kvalue2025start–end

Exploring Conservation Initiatives in the Kitmeot Region

Braiding Western Science and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Monitoring in Support of Freshwater and Fish Health Characterization for Inuu’tuti, the Baker Lake Regional Cumulative Effects Monitoring Program$383Kvalue2021start2024end

This project addresses fish health and water quality at select sites of community concern through the collection of concurrent Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) and western science descriptions of water and fish quality. Proposed work and the broader Inuu’tuti program are intended to characterize and monitor cumulative effects from climate change, glacial rebound, mining, and population growth on the aquatic environment. Project results will serve as a baseline dataset for community and regional decision makers to assess cumulative effects, inform project decisions and determine appropriate mitigat

Agreement$350Kvalue2008start–end
Somebody's Daughter Phase II$255Kvalue2021start2023end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Agreement$195Kvalue2007start–end
Agreement$189Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$175Kvalue2006start–end
Agreement$175Kvalue2007start–end
2021-NR-000619$170Kvalue2020start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$142Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution to support establishment and management of conservation measures

Agreement$119Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$100Kvalue2006start–end
Agreement$100Kvalue2007start–end
Agreement$100Kvalue2009start–end
Gathering Community Input for the Development of an Inuit Guardian Program for the Ukkusiksalik National Park Area$99.9Kvalue2023start2023end

This grant supports the Kivalliq Inuit Association in hosting community meetings in Naujaat, Baker Lake, Coral Harbour, Chesterfield Inlet, and Ranking Inlet to collect community input to explore the development of an Inuit Guardian program associated with Ukkusiksalik National Park.

Advancing a regional Inuit Guardian Program in the Kivalliq$95.0Kvalue2026start2027end

This contribution supports the Kivalliq Inuit Association in advancing the development of a regional Inuit Guardian Program across the Kivalliq region. The project supports community engagement, program planning, and the development of governance, training, and stewardship priorities to strengthen Inuit-led conservation and monitoring activities.

Caribou Project with Elders and Youth – Baker Lake$94.6Kvalue2021start2021end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Incorporation of geoscience data to support decision making related to the management of Inuit Owned Lands in the Kivalliq region, Nunavut$90.0Kvalue2023start2025end

GEM geoscience information for use in land use strategies.

Agreement$79.5Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$66.2Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$62.3Kvalue2014start–end
22-IHPP-G-C&A-003$56.5Kvalue2022start2023end

Support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) in relation to fish and fish habitat conservation and protection under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act.

1718-NU-000003$53.3Kvalue2017start2022end

P014615

Agreement$49.2Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$45.0Kvalue2016start–end

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada4agreements$16.5Mvalue4programs
  • IELCC Inuit
  • IELCC - Inuit
  • IELCC Repairs & Reno-Inuit
  • SDPP - Children and Families - CLB Take-Up

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada5agreements$10.1Mvalue4programs
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
  • Contributions to support to the Development and Implementation of Coastal Zone Plans, Identify Restoration Priorities, Implement Projects, and Address Threats to Marine Species Located on Canada's Coasts
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Grant Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$6.8Mvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Primary Care, Public Health Protection
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Education

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency6agreements$4.7Mvalue4programs
  • Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)
  • Community Readiness Opportunities Planning
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Development
  • IDEANorth

All grants from Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Canadian Heritage19agreements$3.1Mvalue3programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$2.3Mvalue2programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Governance and Institutions of Government

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Parks Canada4agreements$1.8Mvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$1.7Mvalue0programs
Polar Knowledge Canada2agreements$423Kvalue2programs
  • Polar Knowledge Application Program
  • Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions

All grants from Polar Knowledge Canada

Natural Resources Canada2agreements$135Kvalue1programs
  • Geo-Mapping for Energy and Minerals Program

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Years

20263agreements$144Kvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
20252agreements$2.2Mvalue1programs
  • Community Readiness Opportunities Planning
20241agreements$1.6Mvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20235agreements$2.8Mvalue5programs
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
  • IELCC Repairs & Reno-Inuit
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • Geo-Mapping for Energy and Minerals Program
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Development
20223agreements$9.2Mvalue2programs
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Grant Program
20217agreements$7.3Mvalue6programs
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Primary Care, Public Health Protection
  • Community Readiness Opportunities Planning
  • Polar Knowledge Application Program
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program
  • IDEANorth
20204agreements$18.2Mvalue4programs
  • IELCC Inuit
  • Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)
  • IELCC - Inuit
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
20195agreements$1.9Mvalue4programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • SDPP - Children and Families - CLB Take-Up
  • Contributions to support to the Development and Implementation of Coastal Zone Plans, Identify Restoration Priorities, Implement Projects, and Address Threats to Marine Species Located on Canada's Coasts
  • Education
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20181agreements$2.3Mvalue1programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
20172agreements$120Kvalue1programs
  • Governance and Institutions of Government
20161agreements$45.0Kvalue0programs
    20142agreements$112Kvalue0programs
      20132agreements$123Kvalue0programs
        20121agreements$40.9Kvalue0programs
          20102agreements$308Kvalue0programs
            20091agreements$100Kvalue0programs
              20081agreements$350Kvalue0programs
                20074agreements$509Kvalue0programs
                  20062agreements$275Kvalue0programs

                    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.