Swan River First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Kinuso, AB · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Peace River–Westlock

Swan River First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 37 agreements; $7.2M value; 11 departments; 17 programs.

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37agreements
$7.2Mvalue
11departments
17programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$1.2Mvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

Cloud-based wildfire risk assessment and scenario exploration$892Kvalue2025start2028end

This project aims to strengthen wildland fire risk assessments and develop preventive measures to reduce the impacts of wildfires and protect communities.

819289$840Kvalue2024start2026end

Broadband project that will improve access to high-speed Internet to 149 households located in 1 community within the Swan River First Nation region, in the Province of Alberta, using fibre technology.

Swan River First Nation CA# AHRF-2022-0002$649Kvalue2023start2025end

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.

20-IHPP-C-C&A-015$388Kvalue2021start2023end

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.

Community-Based Overdose Response$381Kvalue2025start2026end

This project will urgently address the rising rates of substance misuse and overdose in the Swan River First Nation community by offering culturally relevant workshops and training sessions focused on harm reduction and safe substance use practices.

  • Health Canada
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Bringing Bison Back$346Kvalue2025start2027end

This project aims to purchase a smoker, a meat grinder, a meat band saw, meat slicers, food processing equipment, a food processing container unit with walk-in cooler, and farming implements, and to install livestock fencing.

Agreement$300Kvalue2022start–end

Monitoring Wildlife Habitat Use and Distribution Relative to Varying Levels of Land Use

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Swan River Nation Language Plan and Cree Language Revitalization$261Kvalue2025start2030end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Agreement$250Kvalue2020start–end

Climate Action Incentive Fund SME Project stream provides support to small and medium sized enterprises for retrofit projects in sectors such as building, transportation, industry, waste, agriculture and more

SWAN RIVER FIRST NATION Traditional Use Study$250Kvalue2021start2022end

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

500007182$244Kvalue2025start2027end

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.

SWAN RIVER FIRST NATION Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative$200Kvalue2021start2022end

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

Agreement$150Kvalue2024start–end

Swan River First Nation - Information into action: synthesizing available data and traditional knowledge into recommendations for Arctic grayling recovery

True Spirit and Intent of Treaty 8 - Re enactment$147Kvalue2024start2024end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Agreement$140Kvalue2021start–end

Monitoring of Arctic Grayling Habitat in the Swan River Watershed

Indigenous Economic Participation in Trans Mountain - Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement$100Kvalue2025start2026end

The Recipient will participate in activities directly related and attributable to participation in Finance Canada’s engagement process on Indigenous economic participation in Trans Mountain to benefit their communities. It is expected that the Indigenous Participant Funding Program will help to support the meaningful participation of Indigenous groups in initiatives related to the future divestment of Trans Mountain, led by Finance Canada or within the Minister of Finance’s purview.

SWAN RIVER 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.

1718-AB-000008$75.2Kvalue2017start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Remembering and Honouring our True Warriors$38.5Kvalue2020start2021end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

SRFN Cultural Community Centre Feasibility Study$37.5Kvalue2020start2021end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Agreement$32.7Kvalue2018start–end

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

Agreement$25.0Kvalue2010start–end
GC-129556S$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 for the Department of Finance Canada's engagement on Indigenous economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project$21.2Kvalue2020start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is the delivery of participant funding for Indigenous groups to engage with the Department of Finance Canada with a view to explore economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Participant funding Program for Crown consultations and engagement on the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited 2021 System Expansion Project$12.0Kvalue2022start2021end

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

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$12.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$10.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL technical workshops.

  • 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.
Remembering and Honouring Our True Warriors$10.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Remembering & Honouring Our True Warriors$10.0Kvalue2023start2023end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Honouring Our Indian Residential School Survivors$8.0Kvalue2024start2024end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2019start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Swan River First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the impact assessment process for the Prairie Lights Power Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Swan River 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 Swan River 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$5.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Swan River First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Black Bear Power Plant Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2024start9999end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Swan River First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Black Bear Power Plant Project.

Planning Phase Grant Agreement$5.0Kvalue2026start9999end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Swan River First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Peace River Nuclear Power Plant.

Departments

Environment and Climate Change Canada5agreements$2.1Mvalue0programs
Natural Resources Canada7agreements$1.5Mvalue2programs
  • Contributions in Support of Building and Mobilizing Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada5agreements$1.3Mvalue3programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$840Kvalue1programs
Canadian Heritage7agreements$511Kvalue5programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Health Canada1agreements$381Kvalue1programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund

All grants from Health Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$346Kvalue1programs
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Large Scale Projects

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Department of Finance Canada1agreements$100Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Department of Finance Canada

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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$75.2Kvalue1programs
  • FNIHB - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, FNIHB - Public Health Protection, FNIHB - Health System Capacity

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada7agreements$55.0Kvalue1programs
Canada Energy Regulator1agreements$10.0Kvalue1programs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Years

20261agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20257agreements$3.5Mvalue6programs
  • Contributions in Support of Building and Mobilizing Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Large Scale Projects
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program
20248agreements$1.2Mvalue6programs
  • Universal Broadband Fund
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • 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
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20234agreements$669Kvalue3programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Participant Funding Program
20223agreements$322Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20214agreements$978Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
20205agreements$447Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
20192agreements$26.6Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Participant Funding Program
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20181agreements$32.7Kvalue0programs
    20171agreements$75.2Kvalue1programs
    • FNIHB - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, FNIHB - Public Health Protection, FNIHB - Health System Capacity
    20101agreements$25.0Kvalue0programs

      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.