O'Chiese First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Rocky Mountain House, AB · grants and contributions register · Yellowhead

O'Chiese First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 33 agreements; $21.1M value; 8 departments; 13 programs.

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33agreements
$21.1Mvalue
8departments
13programs

Largest agreements

O’Chiese First Nation (OCFN) – Baptiste River Bridge Replacement$12.7Mvalue2025start2033end

This project involves the replacement of the Baptiste River Bridge and the realignment and rehabilitation the 500m stretch of roadway on reserve leading up to the bridge. A hydrology analysis conducted in 2023 determined that the current bridge over the Baptiste River is at risk of being overtopped during a 1 in a 100-year event. The freeboard (the low chord of the bridge and the predicted 1 in 100-year water surface elevation of the river at the bridge crossing) is less than the one metre recommended by Alberta Transportation posing huge risk to the Nation in a flooding event. The low freeboa

O'Chiese First Nation Community Services Building Retrofit$2.9Mvalue2023start2026end

OCFN is eager to retrofit their Community Services Building to improve the building's energy efficiency and significantly improve the building function and overall longevity. The Community Services Building is the main hub of community-focused programming at OCFN. The Community Services Building houses a variety of community-focused programs and services. The building was originally built as a school at OCFN but has since been repurposed as the Community Services Building. The building houses the following programs and departments: gym, daycare, social development offices, housing department o

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments$1.6Mvalue2026start2026end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

A Journey Forward: Pathways to Healing and Empowerment$1.0Mvalue2025start2030end

A Journey Forward: Pathways to Healing and Empowerment project is rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and is designed to build a culturally safe and sensitive foundation to better understand community needs. It will focus on building capacity and providing supports that are aligned with Indigenous healing practices and traditions, ensuring that all services are survivor-centered and inclusive, while strengthening partnerships to address systemic issues and gaps in services.

000022788$500Kvalue2022start2023end

Rebuild the Powwow Arbour of O'Chiese First Nation, AB - Budget 2021

Indigenous Capacity Support Program Contribution Agreement$399Kvalue2026start9999end

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

Agreement$300Kvalue2022start–end

O’Chiese First Nation Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Monitoring Program

O'CHIESE FIRST NATION Traditional Use Study$250Kvalue2021start2022end

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

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O'CHIESE FIRST NATION 911 MAPPING AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GIS PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT$248Kvalue2022start2023end

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)
Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative Capacity Funding$225Kvalue2020start2022end

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

OCFN SOCIO-ECONOMIC INDICATOR IDENTIFICATION PROJECT$197Kvalue2022start2023end

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)
Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$140Kvalue2024start–end

Participant funding to participate in the Commission's hearing process and CER-led Crown Consultation activities for Pembina’s Taylor to Gordondale Project.

  • 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.
O'CHIESE 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.

Participant Funding Program$80.0Kvalue2019start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process for the Edson Mainline Expansion project.

1819-AB-000001$75.5Kvalue2018start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$71.0Kvalue2015start–end
Participant funding Program for Crown consultations and engagement on the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited 2021 System Expansion Project$66.0Kvalue2020start2021end

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

Building Community Capacity Needs to Advance Indigenous Issues in Indigenous Monitoring – Equipment Procurement$50.0Kvalue2021start2023end

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)
O'CHIESE FIRST NATION, CONSULTATION OFFICE Nova Gas Transmission Limited Edson Mainline Expansion Project$36.0Kvalue2021start2021end

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

Participant Funding Program$30.0Kvalue2022start–end

Funding awarded for crown consultation and additional hearing process steps for the West Path Delivery 2023 Project.

O'Chiese 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).

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.
Policy Dialogue Program$12.0Kvalue2022start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to O’Chiese First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2023start–end

Funding awarded for Crown Consultation activities for the West Path Delivery 2023 Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to O'Chiese 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 O'Chiese 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 O'Chiese 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.

Policy Dialogue Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to O’Chiese First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to O’Chiese 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$5.0Kvalue2022start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to O’Chiese First Nation to support CER's engagement of Indigenous groups to assist in the co-development of an approach to Indigenous involvement in compliance and oversight for the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited (NGTL) System Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to O'Chiese First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Moraine Initiatives Power Plant Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2025start9999end

Grant awarded under the Participant Funding Program to the O’Chiese First Nation to help it prepare for and engage in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities related to the assessment process for the Peace River Nuclear Power Project.

Building Community Capacity In Emergency Preparedness & Response - Planning Activities$0value2020start2023end

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)

Departments

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities2agreements$15.6Mvalue2programs
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$1.9Mvalue1programs
  • Grant program to return fuel charge proceeds to Indigenous governments

All grants from Environment and Climate Change Canada

Natural Resources Canada10agreements$1.2Mvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Department of Justice Canada1agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada11agreements$522Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada1agreements$500Kvalue1programs
Canada Energy Regulator5agreements$275Kvalue2programs
  • 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

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$75.5Kvalue1programs
  • FNIHB - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, FNIHB - Public Health Protection

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Years

20263agreements$2.0Mvalue3programs
  • Grant program to return fuel charge proceeds to Indigenous governments
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
20253agreements$13.7Mvalue3programs
  • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
  • Victims Fund
  • Participant Funding Program
20242agreements$160Kvalue1programs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
20233agreements$2.9Mvalue2programs
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program
  • Participant Funding Program
20227agreements$1.3Mvalue4programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20219agreements$461Kvalue4programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20203agreements$291Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
20191agreements$80.0Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20181agreements$75.5Kvalue1programs
  • FNIHB - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, FNIHB - Public Health Protection
20151agreements$71.0Kvalue0programs

    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.