QALIPU MI'KMAQ FIRST NATION BAND: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Corner Brook, NL · grants and contributions register · Long Range Mountains

QALIPU MI'KMAQ FIRST NATION BAND: federal grants and contributions: 48 agreements; $20.1M value; 6 departments; 14 programs.

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48agreements
$20.1Mvalue
6departments
14programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$4.3Mvalue2025start–end

Qalipu Home Energy Efficiency Initiative

1516-AT-000048$2.9Mvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

0$2.4Mvalue2012start–end

These funds are meant to support Aboriginal organizations to design and deliver labour market programs and services, work to build capacity within their organization, and ensure clients are well served

Agreement$2.1Mvalue2011start–end
Agreement$1.4Mvalue2012start–end
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$1.3Mvalue2021start2026end

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$772Kvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

'Kiskajei wjit Espi-kina'muaqn' - I am Ready for Higher Studies$681Kvalue2022start2024end

The objective of the Supports for Student Learning Program (SSLP) is to help all learners improve their educational outcomes throughout their life course so that they can get the skills they need to succeed in the labour market.

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NICFI-ED-QALIPU-0007$600Kvalue2021start2022end

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

Agreement$445Kvalue2017start–end
Study of a Marine Area$376Kvalue2024start2027end

This contribution supports Qalipu First Nation in determining the feasibility of establishing a National Marine Conservation Area in the South Coast Fjords Area and of redesignating Sandbanks Provincial Park as a National Park in Southwestern Newfoundland.

NICFI 2026 ED Qalipu 0062$335Kvalue2026start2026end

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

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$315Kvalue2025start2025end

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

Agreement$225Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$215Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$215Kvalue2018start–end

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

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$150Kvalue2024start9999end

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

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$129Kvalue2024start2024end

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

Certification And Market Access Program For Seals (CMAPS)$102Kvalue2024start2024end

Mitigate the impacts of the total seal products ban imposed by the European Union (EU). This program is designed to assist Canadian Indigenous peoples access the EU market using the Indigenous exemption, and to assist the commercial seal products industry develop and renew access to other markets.

Certification And Market Access Program For Seals (CMAPS)$100Kvalue2025start2025end

Mitigate the impacts of the total seal products ban imposed by the European Union (EU). This program is designed to assist Canadian Indigenous peoples access the EU market using the Indigenous exemption, and to assist the commercial seal products industry develop and renew access to other markets.

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)$100Kvalue2025start2027end

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.

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$83.5Kvalue2024start2024end

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

Agreement$82.5Kvalue2022start–end

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

NICFI- CB- QALIPU- 2021-0021$75.0Kvalue2022start2022end

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

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$75.0Kvalue2022start2023end

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

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$75.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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

NICFI 2026 CB Qalipu 0063$75.0Kvalue2026start2026end

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

Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$67.4Kvalue2025start2027end

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.

Agreement$65.2Kvalue2024start–end

Acoustic Monitoring of Bat Species in Central Newfoundland

Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$50.7Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

Participant Funding Program$45.0Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Regional Assessment of the Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$30.7Kvalue2024start2025end

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

New Horizons for Seniors Program$25.0Kvalue2019start2020end

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COVID - Connecting our Elders through$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. .

New Horizons for Seniors Program$25.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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. .

Agreement$25.0Kvalue2024start–end

Capacity Building for the Co-Development and Implementation of Solutions for the Return of Federal Fuel Charge Proceeds – Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band

Certification And Market Access Program For Seals (CMAPS)$20.2Kvalue2024start2025end

Mitigate the impacts of the total seal products ban imposed by the European Union (EU). This program is designed to assist Canadian Indigenous peoples access the EU market using the Indigenous exemption, and to assist the commercial seal products industry develop and renew access to other markets.

Agreement$18.3Kvalue2021start–end

Acoustic Monitoring of Bat Species in Central Newfoundland

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Valentine Gold Project.

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$7.4Kvalue2025start2025end

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

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada26agreements$8.1Mvalue6programs
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Certification And Market Access Program For Seals (CMAPS)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada6agreements$5.3Mvalue0programs
Employment and Social Development Canada6agreements$3.2Mvalue4programs
  • 0
  • SSLP-CLB
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$2.9Mvalue1programs
Parks Canada1agreements$376Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada8agreements$230Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Years

20264agreements$420Kvalue2programs
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
  • Participant Funding Program
20258agreements$5.7Mvalue5programs
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
  • Certification And Market Access Program For Seals (CMAPS)
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Participant Funding Program
202415agreements$1.1Mvalue7programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Certification And Market Access Program For Seals (CMAPS)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20233agreements$51.7Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
20224agreements$914Kvalue3programs
  • SSLP-CLB
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
20213agreements$2.0Mvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
20201agreements$25.0Kvalue1programs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20192agreements$31.1Kvalue2programs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20181agreements$215Kvalue0programs
    20172agreements$670Kvalue0programs
      20161agreements$215Kvalue0programs
        20151agreements$2.9Mvalue1programs
        • FNIHB - Supplementary Health Benefits
        20122agreements$3.8Mvalue1programs
        • 0
        20111agreements$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.