NANOOSE FIRST NATION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Lantzville, BC · grants and contributions register · Nanaimo–Ladysmith

NANOOSE FIRST NATION: federal grants and contributions: 32 agreements; $14.9M value; 8 departments; 15 programs.

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32agreements
$14.9Mvalue
8departments
15programs

Largest agreements

2526-BC-000051$8.7Mvalue2025start2030end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Social Development
Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program$2.2Mvalue2021start2025end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

AFS2023-MLT-2331 Nanoose$530Kvalue2023start2026end

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.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$524Kvalue2020start2023end

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.

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$500Kvalue2022start2024end

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.

Energy retrofits for 73 homes owned by Nanoose First Nation under the Canada Greener Homes Grant$426Kvalue2024start2026end

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

Agreement$287Kvalue2012start–end
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements$274Kvalue2018start–end

Provide for the management of communal food, social and ceremonial (FSC) fisheries within integrated management systems that support sustainability and conservation of fisheries resources

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Agreement$183Kvalue2016start–end
2021-BC-000036$162Kvalue2020start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$136Kvalue2011start–end
Together We Eat$105Kvalue2023start2024end

This project aims the purchase of garden equipment, fencing, a greenhouse, trailer, food processing equipment, and distribution equipment to increase local food distribution, knowledge sharing and cultural learning capacity.

Agreement$101Kvalue2012start–end
SNAW-NAW-AS FIRST NATION 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.

Agreement$91.4Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$91.4Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$91.4Kvalue2018start–end
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)
Nanoose First Nation$35.7Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

NANOOSE FIRST NATION$35.5Kvalue2023start2023end

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.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$34.6Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Nanoose First Nation$33.2Kvalue2020start2020end

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.

Agreement$30.0Kvalue2015start–end
Nanoose First Nation$28.9Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

1516-BC-000039$28.9Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Nanoose First Nation$28.2Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Ci'C'uwatul Elder's Program$25.0Kvalue2025start2026end

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. .

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$22.1Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth 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. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

NANOOSE FIRST NATION$19.4Kvalue2018start2018end

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Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$4.1Kvalue2026start2027end

To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies. To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous, local communities and federal stakeholders. To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$2.9Kvalue2024start2025end

To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Grant$2.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Volunteers from community organizations across Canada help eligible people complete and file their taxes for free through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s CVITP or through Revenu Quebec’s Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP). The CVITP Grant helps off-set costs incurred by community organizations that host free tax clinics and provides funding for the total number of income tax returns filed. The CVITP Grant is a three year pilot beginning with the 2020 taxation year (returns filed from February 2021 until May 2021) and concluding after tax year 2022 (returns filed up to May 31 2

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$8.9Mvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Social Development
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Social Development, Community Infrastructure

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada12agreements$5.0Mvalue4programs
  • Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Natural Resources Canada3agreements$575Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in Support of Home Retrofits
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada9agreements$262Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$105Kvalue1programs
Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$30.0Kvalue0programs
Transport Canada2agreements$6.9Kvalue1programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Canada Revenue Agency1agreements$2.0Kvalue1programs
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

All grants from Canada Revenue Agency

Years

20261agreements$4.1Kvalue1programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20253agreements$8.8Mvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Social Development
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20243agreements$457Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in Support of Home Retrofits
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20233agreements$670Kvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20223agreements$538Kvalue3programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20213agreements$2.4Mvalue3programs
  • Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20204agreements$769Kvalue4programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20191agreements$22.1Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20183agreements$385Kvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20161agreements$183Kvalue0programs
    20152agreements$58.9Kvalue1programs
    • Social Development, Community Infrastructure
    20122agreements$388Kvalue0programs
      20112agreements$228Kvalue0programs
        20101agreements$91.4Kvalue0programs

          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.