Montana First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Maskwacis, AB · grants and contributions register

Montana First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 39 agreements; $22.5M value; 8 departments; 16 programs.

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39agreements
$22.5Mvalue
8departments
16programs

Largest agreements

Green Growth for Community Sustainability$16.9Mvalue2023start2028end

SPF’s objective will be achieved by functioning as an innovative, partnership-driven complement to the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ISETS) that fosters more integrated, harmonized, training-to-employment models or acts as a catalyst for the formation and testing of innovative new partnerships in Indigenous labour market development. SPF activities will emphasize joint stewardship and coordination consistent with the Aboriginal Economic Development Framework. Through access to SPF funding, a wider range of Indigenous organizations will deliver Indigenous labour market pro

ASETS - CRF$2.1Mvalue2019start2026end

The ISET Program is a distinctions-based labour market program designed to help First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban non-affiliated Indigenous people improve their skills and meet their long-term career goals. The program supports Indigenous service delivery organizations to provide Indigenous people with the skills and training they need to secure employment in the labour market.

ENERGY AUDITS AND RETROFITS OF HOMES OWNED BY MONTANA FIRST NATION$651Kvalue2022start2026end

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

Montana First Nation - FNICCI 2019-2021$602Kvalue2019start2025end

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..

Montana First Nation - IELCC ISET 2019-2020$455Kvalue2019start2025end

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..

Agreement$332Kvalue2023start–end

Investigation of Traditional Food Quality for Montana First Nation

Building capacity to participate in Trans Mountain Project Business Opportunities$270Kvalue2020start2021end

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)
Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project - Indigenous Monitoring Program$228Kvalue2019start2023end

The objective for 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 Project ("TMX").

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
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Terrestrial Studies Initiative$199Kvalue2019start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase traditional knowledge and support improved understanding of land-based impacts of resource development.

MONTANA FIRST NATION Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2020start2022end

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

MONTANA FIRST NATION Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative$100Kvalue2022start2022end

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

Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project$79.7Kvalue2017start–end
Montana First Nation Greenhouse Project$75.8Kvalue2021start2023end

The objective of this project is to create a branding and marketing strategy and to provide training and mentorship to Montana First Nation (MFN) staff and management on how to operate a commercial greenhouse.

SSDIC S3 23-24 - Akamihk Miyonpimatisowin (Living the Good Life)$75.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

IELCC- Emergency COVID-19 Response Fund-2020$74.2Kvalue2020start2023end

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

Contribution Agreement to Provide Capacity Funding to Montana First Nation$50.0Kvalue2022start2022end

The Recipient will engage in meaningful two-way dialogue regarding economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, to benefit their communities. The following activities will be undertaken: participation in bilateral and/or multilateral meetings organized by Finance Canada, through methods including virtual and teleconference capacity, in-person, or written submissions. Participation includes, but is not limited to: gathering and representing the views of the Participant’s community members, acquiring external expertise (e.g., legal, financial, economic), preparing verbal and/

Building Community Capacity In Emergency Preparedness & Response - Planning Activities$50.0Kvalue2020start2021end

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 INDIGENOUS MONITORING - EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT$32.2Kvalue2022start2022end

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)
MONTANA FIRST NATION Participant Funding Program for Crown consultations and engagement on the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited Edson Mainline Expansion Project$27.0Kvalue2021start2021end

The purpose of this project is to support deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated projects

COVID - Akamihk Elders COVID-19 support$25.0Kvalue2020start2021end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

Montana First Nation - Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations - Participant Funding Program$24.8Kvalue2026start2026end

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

GC-129507S$21.6Kvalue2019start2020end

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.

Participant Funding Program$20.0Kvalue2021start–end

Funding awarded to facilitate the participation in Crown Consultation for the West Path Delivery 2023 Project.

Participant funding Program for Crown consultations and engagement on the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited 2021 System Expansion Project$16.4Kvalue2019start2021end

The purpose of this project is to support deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated projects.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$6.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant to support the participation of Indigenous Peoples in CER’s Rules of Practice and Procedure Review.

  • 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.
Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL cowriting committee.$6.0Kvalue2026start2026end

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL cowriting committee.

  • 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.
Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2020start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Montana First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Value Chain Solutions - Heartland Complex Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Montana First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the ATCO Salt Cavern Storage Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Montana First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Value Chain Solutions - Heartland Complex Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Montana First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Coalspur Vista Coal Underground Mine and Expansion Activities Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Montana First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Montana First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Tent Mountain Mine Redevelopment Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Montana First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Cando Sturgeon Rail Terminal West Expansion Project.

Planning Phase Grant Agreement$5.0Kvalue2026start9999end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Montana First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Beacon AI Centers Heartland Project.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$4.3Kvalue2024start–end

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL cowriting committee.

  • 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.
Grants for additional activities related to co-writing report for Phase 3$2.3Kvalue2026start2027end

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL cowriting committee.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$2.0Kvalue2025start–end

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL cowriting committee.

  • 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.
Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$2.0Kvalue2025start–end

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL cowriting committee.

  • 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.
Agreement$0value2018start2018end

The purpose of this agreement is to purchase vehicles for transportation to traditional land use sites.

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada6agreements$20.1Mvalue6programs
  • Skills and Partnership Fund - CRF
  • ASETS - CRF
  • ISET First Nations - FNICCI
  • IELCC First Nations
  • IELCC - First Nations
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Natural Resources Canada13agreements$1.7Mvalue4programs
  • Contributions in Support of Home Retrofits
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$332Kvalue0programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada9agreements$120Kvalue1programs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$75.8Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Canadian Heritage1agreements$75.0Kvalue1programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Department of Finance Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Department of Finance Canada

Canada Energy Regulator7agreements$42.6Kvalue3programs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Grants & Contributions

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Years

20264agreements$38.1Kvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Grants & Contributions
20252agreements$4.0Kvalue1programs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
20243agreements$15.3Kvalue2programs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Participant Funding Program
20233agreements$17.3Mvalue2programs
  • Skills and Partnership Fund - CRF
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
20224agreements$834Kvalue4programs
  • Contributions in Support of Home Retrofits
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
20218agreements$148Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
20206agreements$524Kvalue5programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • IELCC - First Nations
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20197agreements$3.6Mvalue5programs
  • ASETS - CRF
  • ISET First Nations - FNICCI
  • IELCC First Nations
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
20181agreements$0value0programs
    20171agreements$79.7Kvalue1programs
    • Participant Funding 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.