LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Merritt, BC · grants and contributions register

LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND: federal grants and contributions: 37 agreements; $88.7M value; 11 departments; 15 programs.

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37agreements
$88.7Mvalue
11departments
15programs

Largest agreements

1920-BC-000012$83.4Mvalue2019start2029end

P055043

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
Agreement$2.1Mvalue2009start–end
Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$467Kvalue2022start2024end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

Agreement$362Kvalue2025start–end

Strengthening Collaboration for the Health of the Nicola Watershed

Agreement$300Kvalue2022start–end

Lower Nicola Indian Band – Nlaka’pamux Environmental Monitoring Project

LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND TERRESTRIAL CUMULATIVE EFFECTS INITIATIVE$225Kvalue2020start2022end

To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase cumulative effects knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.

Lower Nicola Indian Band Reserve Revegetation$190Kvalue2024start2025end

This project involves planting various types of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass at various locations to revegetate certain areas of the band’s reserves as well as to complete bank stabilization in an area that was recently disturbed from flooding. The project will increase access to greenspace, increase biodiversity as well as influence and control the invasive species encroaching in certain areas of the reserves, specifically blue weed. It will also help the salmon population breeding in the creek.

Enhance socio-economic capacity by providing access to training opportunities$160Kvalue2018start2019end

The purpose of this agreement is to enhance socio-economic capacity by providing access to training opportunities.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Show all 37
Work Camps: Developing Community-Based Socioeconomic monitoring$152Kvalue2020start2023end

The objective of this Project is to support the participation of Indigenous groups on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Agreement$150Kvalue2024start–end

Supporting Indigenous-led protected area development in the Nicola River watershed Dry Interior Priority Place in British Columbia.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$140Kvalue2025start–end

Participant funding to participate in the Commission's hearing process and CER-led Crown Consultation activities for the Sunrise Expansion Program

  • Canada Energy Regulator
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
1819-BC-000081$100Kvalue2018start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2021start2022end

To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase cumulative effects knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.

Participant Funding -Trans Mountain Expansion Project$94.8Kvalue2019start2020end

The purpose of this project is to undertake deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated pipeline projects and to support their participation in consultation activities.

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)$90.9Kvalue2023start2024end

Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.

1718-BC-000010$71.6Kvalue2017start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

GC-129145S$61.2Kvalue2018start2019end

The purpose of this agreement is conduct a gap analysis of environmental and technical data related to Lower Nicola Indian Band land use priorities.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Agreement$50.1Kvalue2017start–end
Pre-feasibility and business planning for Aspen BC solar project$50.0Kvalue2022start2026end

The objective of this project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the deployment of renewable energy and grid modernization technologies.

Engagement for Highland solar and storage project$50.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of this Project is to engage with Indigenous Peoples during the development phase of a renewable energy and grid modernization project.

Indigenous Monitoring Equipment Call for Proposal Project$50.0Kvalue2024start2024end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Building Community Capacity Needs to Advance Indigenous Issues in Emergency Management – Equipment Procurement$49.9Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE - EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT$47.7Kvalue2021start2021end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (the "Committee") for the Trans Mountain Expansion ("TMX") Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Agreement$35.2Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$30.1Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$25.1Kvalue2018start–end
Lower Nicola Indian Band - Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations - Participant Funding Program$25.0Kvalue2026start2026end

The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangement Regulations (IMARs).

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$20.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant to support the review of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations and engage with community members and submit a written summary of feedback.

  • Canada Energy Regulator
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$20.0Kvalue2025start2025end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

Lower Nicola Indian Band$19.4Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$17.8Kvalue2025start2025end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$15.4Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

Policy Dialogue Program$12.0Kvalue2022start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Lower Nicola Indian Band to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$10.8Kvalue2025start2025end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants$6.1Kvalue2024start2024end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants$5.5Kvalue2024start2024end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

Lower Nicola Indian Band - Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations - Participant Funding Program$1.5Kvalue2025start2025end

The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on Indigenous Ministerial Arrangement Regulations (IMARs).

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada1agreements$83.4Mvalue1programs
  • Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Social Development

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Western Economic Diversification Canada4agreements$2.2Mvalue0programs
Natural Resources Canada13agreements$1.1Mvalue4programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada8agreements$633Kvalue4programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$450Kvalue0programs
Canada Water Agency1agreements$362Kvalue0programs
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$190Kvalue1programs
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$172Kvalue2programs
  • Economic Development
  • Social Development, CIRNAC - Land Management

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Show all 11
Canada Energy Regulator2agreements$160Kvalue1programs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2agreements$42.1Kvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$19.4Kvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$25.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
20256agreements$553Kvalue3programs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
20247agreements$437Kvalue5programs
  • Natural Infrastructure Fund
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants
20231agreements$90.9Kvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
20226agreements$929Kvalue4programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20213agreements$167Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20202agreements$377Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
20192agreements$83.5Mvalue2programs
  • Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
Show all 13
20184agreements$347Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Economic Development
20172agreements$122Kvalue1programs
  • Social Development, CIRNAC - Land Management
20131agreements$35.2Kvalue0programs
    20111agreements$30.1Kvalue0programs
      20091agreements$2.1Mvalue0programs

        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.