Miawpukek First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Conne River, NL · grants and contributions register · Coast of Bays–Central–Notre Dame

Miawpukek First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 98 agreements; $29.3M value; 10 departments; 32 programs.

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98agreements
$29.3Mvalue
10departments
32programs

Largest agreements

ASETS - CRF$6.7Mvalue2019start2026end

N/A

Agreement$4.0Mvalue2011start–end
0$2.4Mvalue2010start–end

Through agreements with Aboriginal organizations, the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) provides funding for employment programs and services that help Aboriginal people prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.

Energy retrofits for 348 homes owned by Miawpukek First Nation under the Canada Greener Homes Grant$2.2Mvalue2023start2029end

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's Indigenous communities.

MIAWPUKEK MAJOR PROJECTS INITIATIVE-ENHANCING INDIGENOUS ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY ON NEWFOUNDLAND'S SOUTH COAST$1.4Mvalue2023start2027end

The objective of this project is to enhance Indigenous participation in the natural resource economy, and support governance, and First Nation, government, and/or industry engagement.

2021-26 Miawpukek AFS CA$1.4Mvalue2021start2026end

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.

Agreement$840Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$695Kvalue2019start–end

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

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NICFI- ED- MIAWPUKEK- EOI-2021-NICFI-0026$600Kvalue2021start2022end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Agreement for Marine Conservation Consultation Coordinator$500Kvalue2025start2029end

To build capacity and expertise to support dialogue and deliberation on federal-Indigenous relationships related to the design and implementation of the marine safety system and environmental protection measures To foster the development of bilateral and multilateral relationships and partnership to support participation in the marine safety regime To implement federal-Indigenous or multilateral plans and agreements to facilitate collaborative management and partnership in marine safety and environmental protection To support the coordination of local and regional engagement to advance discus

Miawpukek First Nation Wildland Fire Training Pilot$476Kvalue2023start2023end

The objective of this project is to increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires.

Agreement$475Kvalue2017start–end
Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$427Kvalue2023start2023end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$400Kvalue2023start2023end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$400Kvalue2024start2024end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Agreement$345Kvalue2016start–end
0$311Kvalue2010start–end

Through agreements with Aboriginal organizations, the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) provides funding for employment programs and services that help Aboriginal people prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.

Agreement$300Kvalue2019start–end

This project will conduct capacity building activities to support Miawpukek First Nation’s ability to make recommendations to the Province on the establishment of new protected and conserved areas on the island of Newfoundland, in the Boreal Shield ecozone.

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$300Kvalue2025start2025end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Agreement$299Kvalue2024start–end

Indigenous engagement in marine conservation planning in Newfoundland

MCT2022-036$293Kvalue2022start2023end

To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g. data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of: (a) Fisheries and Aquaculture Science; (b) Ecosystem Science; (c) Oceanography and Modelling; and (d) Freshwater Science.

NICFI ED 25-26 CA MIAWPUKEK 0042$254Kvalue2026start2026end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Agreement$240Kvalue2024start–end

Supporting Miawpukek First Nation’s Involvement in the Limestone Landscapes of the Great Northern Peninsula Priority Place

Agreement$200Kvalue2019start–end

Natural Resources Aboriginal Fisheries Guardians Program

Agreement$192Kvalue2019start–end

Indigenous Community-Boat Volunteer Program

Agreement$190Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$190Kvalue2018start–end

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

Agreement$184Kvalue2022start–end

Testing innovative surveillance tools for predicting occurrence of lichen Species at Risk and quantifying threats using science and Indigenous knowledge

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$173Kvalue2020start–end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Miawpukek First Nation to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

Agreement$165Kvalue2022start–end

Enhancing capacity for marine bird monitoring and research in Miawpukek First Nation

Agreement$160Kvalue2025start–end

Monitoring Coastal and Marine Species at Risk Monitoring in Miawpukek First Nation

Increasing Availability and Access to Local Foods in Miawpukek First Nation through Extension and Expansion$159Kvalue2025start2027end

This project aims to purchase a tractor, a greenhouse, garden beds, greenhouse interior installations, fruit trees and plants, food processing and food storage infrastructure.

ASETS - Child Care$138Kvalue2019start2021end

N/A

SSDIC 21-23 Community Centre$138Kvalue2021start2023end

Sport Support Program

Agreement$130Kvalue2019start–end

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

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$110Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Miawpukek First Nation to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$107Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

Miawpukek First Nation Regional Tables initiative Indigenous PARTICIPATION FUNDING PROGRAM$104Kvalue2023start2024end

The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on Regional Tables with the Government of Canada.

Turning organic waste into healthy garden soils in Miawpukek First Nation, NL$102Kvalue2022start2024end

The objective of this project is to purchase a shipping container, an enclosed trailer, shelving, small gardening equipment and tools, a bedding chopper, a chipper, a shredder, a grinder, vermicomposters, a rotary composter, a modified shipping container for composter and a water well.

Agreement$100Kvalue2019start–end

Indigenous-led conservation planning within the traditional territory of Miawpukek First Nation

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada36agreements$11.9Mvalue8programs
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada9agreements$9.7Mvalue5programs
  • ASETS - CRF
  • 0
  • ASETS - Child Care
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • IELCC Repairs & Reno-FN

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Natural Resources Canada7agreements$4.3Mvalue6programs
  • Contributions in Support of Home Retrofits
  • Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
  • Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Grants in Support of Offshore Wind Predevelopment
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada10agreements$1.8Mvalue0programs

    All grants from Environment and Climate Change Canada

    Impact Assessment Agency of Canada20agreements$512Kvalue3programs
    • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
    • Participant Funding Program
    • Policy Dialogue Program

    All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

    Transport Canada2agreements$503Kvalue2programs
    • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program
    • Community Participation Funding Program

    All grants from Transport Canada

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2agreements$261Kvalue2programs
    • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Large Scale Projects
    • Local Food Infrastructure Fund

    All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

    Canadian Heritage7agreements$256Kvalue3programs
    • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
    • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
    • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

    All grants from Canadian Heritage

    Parks Canada3agreements$50.0Kvalue2programs
    • General Class Contribution Program
    • General Class Grant and Contribution Program

    All grants from Parks Canada

    Department of Justice Canada2agreements$26.0Kvalue1programs
    • Indigenous Justice Program

    All grants from Department of Justice Canada

    Years

    20264agreements$331Kvalue3programs
    • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
    • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
    • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
    202513agreements$1.4Mvalue10programs
    • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program
    • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
    • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Large Scale Projects
    • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
    • Grants in Support of Offshore Wind Predevelopment
    202410agreements$1.1Mvalue5programs
    • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
    • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
    • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
    • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
    • Community Participation Funding Program
    202313agreements$5.2Mvalue10programs
    • Contributions in Support of Home Retrofits
    • Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
    • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
    • Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate
    • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
    20228agreements$834Kvalue5programs
    • Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program
    • Local Food Infrastructure Fund
    • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
    • Participant Funding Program
    • General Class Grant and Contribution Program
    20217agreements$2.3Mvalue5programs
    • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
    • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
    • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
    • Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Contribution Program
    • General Class Contribution Program
    202010agreements$282Kvalue5programs
    • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
    • Participant Funding Program
    • General Class Contribution Program
    • Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF)
    • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
    201915agreements$8.6Mvalue5programs
    • ASETS - CRF
    • ASETS - Child Care
    • Participant Funding Program
    • Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF)
    • Policy Dialogue Program
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    20187agreements$321Kvalue2programs
    • Participant Funding Program
    • Contribution Program to support Canada's fish and seafood sector
    20172agreements$500Kvalue0programs
      20162agreements$395Kvalue0programs
        20151agreements$13.0Kvalue0programs
          20113agreements$4.9Mvalue0programs
            20103agreements$2.9Mvalue1programs
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            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.