QIKIQTAALUK CORPORATION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 11 October 2026 · Iqaluit, NU · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Nunavut

QIKIQTAALUK CORPORATION: federal grants and contributions: 16 agreements; $8.3M value; 4 departments; 11 programs.

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16agreements
$8.3Mvalue
4departments
11programs

Largest agreements

Research, Training and Development on Inshore Fisheries 2023-26$2.0Mvalue2023start2026end

A project compiling research; provide training and short-term employment to Inuit; and work on Human Resource Development with teachers and youth in 6 Nunavut communities. Qikiqtaaluk Corporation will purchase and operate a vessel to compile data and research for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Inshore Fisheries Resource Assessment and Bottom Mapping$1.2Mvalue2018start2023end

Construction of a 39 foot inshore fishery research vessel and subsequent fishery research activities

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$1.0Mvalue2024start2024end

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

Redfish Emerging / Exploratory Fishery$750Kvalue2021start2024end

A three-year project to conduct a multi-year exploratory offshore fishery for redfish in Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Division 0. The multi-year exploratory is required to determine if redfish are present in commercially harvestable concentrations.

Qikiqtaaluk Corporation_Y3 Commitment_GGF$634Kvalue2022start2023end

Encourage the sustainable management of Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs and aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours.

2324-HQ-000117$550Kvalue2023start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Testing innovative non-invasive monitoring tools and techniques in the Sarvarjuaq for future Qikiqtaaluk Corporation (QC)/Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) led monitoring activities.$470Kvalue2026start2026end

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.

Building the Capacity of Northern Inshore Collaborative Research$434Kvalue2020start2023end

Qikiqtaaluk Corporation has built a 12m inshore research vessel. This vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art ocean technology to carry out coastal marine research in the Nunavut inshore areas. This project involves testing a new type of research vessel in arctic waters, testing the integration abilities of new technologies.

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NICFI ED Certified CA - Qikiqtaaluk$300Kvalue2021start2023end

Prevention, early detection and surveillance, response, management, and reporting of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are activities that may be supported by providing assistance to Indigenous groups, academia, non-governmental organizations and other Canadian organizations.

Mapping with the Moses Appaqaq and Local Vessels$288Kvalue2025start2027end

Qikiqtaaluk Corporation will run a one year project to obtain and install mapping equipment for the Moses Appaqaq Vessel and a portable mapping equipment system to be used on local vessel’s around Nunavut.

Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program$200Kvalue2023start2024end

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.

2021-HQ-000171$173Kvalue2020start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Evaluating the Acceptability and Feasibility of Establishing a Ringed Seal Omega-3 Industry in Nunavut$112Kvalue2020start2021end

A research and development project to explore the feasibility of a new Omega-3 extraction process in the Qikiqtani region from the blubber of Ringed seals.

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)$100Kvalue2024start2024end

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

19-IHPP-C-CA-057$95.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the 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.

CMAPS-Qikitaaluk-2021-0004$42.2Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Departments

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency5agreements$4.3Mvalue3programs
  • IDEANorth
  • Community Readiness Opportunities Planning
  • Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)

All grants from Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Fisheries and Oceans Canada8agreements$2.8Mvalue6programs
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
  • Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Sustainable Fisheries Solutions And Retrieval Support Contribution Program
  • Contributions to Support the Aquatic Invasive Species Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Certification And Market Access Program For Seals (CMAPS)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$723Kvalue1programs
National Research Council Canada1agreements$434Kvalue1programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Years

20261agreements$470Kvalue1programs
  • Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program
20251agreements$288Kvalue1programs
  • IDEANorth
20242agreements$1.1Mvalue1programs
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
20233agreements$2.8Mvalue3programs
  • IDEANorth
  • Northern Affairs
  • Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program
20221agreements$634Kvalue1programs
  • Sustainable Fisheries Solutions And Retrieval Support Contribution Program
20214agreements$1.2Mvalue4programs
  • Community Readiness Opportunities Planning
  • Contributions to Support the Aquatic Invasive Species Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Certification And Market Access Program For Seals (CMAPS)
20203agreements$719Kvalue3programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
  • Northern Affairs
  • Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)
20181agreements$1.2Mvalue1programs
  • Community Readiness Opportunities Planning

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.