The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Thunder Bay, ON · grants and contributions register · Taiaiako'n-Parkdale-High Park

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay: federal grants and contributions: 52 agreements; $17.0M value; 8 departments; 12 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-14KT9L11A8 · Cite as: Assay Systems, “The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/the-corporation-of-the-city-of-thunder-bay/

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52agreements
$17.0Mvalue
8departments
12programs

Largest agreements

503960$2.0Mvalue2009start2012end

Design costs associated with waterfront development initiative

City of Thunder Bay Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention Strategy$2.0Mvalue2022start2027end

The City of Thunder Bay will implement a 3-year prevention strategy to address risk and protective factors among youth with high-acuity needs and their families in Thunder Bay. A sustainability plan will be developed to ensure that prevention initiatives can continue beyond the expiration of the agreement.

1819-ON-000009$1.5Mvalue2018start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2122-ON-000069$1.0Mvalue2021start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

505315$1.0Mvalue2009start2009end

R2176 - Rehabilitation of Fort William Stadium

509722$1.0Mvalue2013start2015end

Renovation of commercial space in downtown core to attract private sector investment and contribute to the downtown revitalization.

505317$924Kvalue2010start2009end

R2177 - Upgrading of Canada Games Complex

513853$750Kvalue2022start2023end

North Core Downtown Streetscapes Revitalization.

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511673$750Kvalue2019start2026end

Infrastructure to support the development of Prince Arthur's Landing Phase 2 Cultural Campus on the Thunder Bay Waterfront.

Pathways to Health: Mobile Harm Reduction Outreach for Safer Communities in Thunder Bay$650Kvalue2025start2026end

This initiative will address the pressing health and housing needs of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness and the toxic drug crisis in Thunder Bay, ON. The project will provide harm reduction services through mobile outreach, offering naloxone distribution, and support for those in encampments and the Temporary Village Initiative. It will also enhance encampment response efforts by providing resources for sanitation, relationship-building, and connecting individuals to health service and other community supports.

  • Health Canada
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
900806$600Kvalue2026start2027end

The project supports an upgraded fuel storage and dispensing system to strengthen local business viability and expand marine tourism activity.

805955$577Kvalue2013start2014end

Phase 3 detailed design and refined business plan for selected location for the proposed new event centre in Thunder Bay.

513830$500Kvalue2022start2022end

Revitalization of open air, multi-use community facility that offers both track and turf infrastructure.

514067$500Kvalue2022start2025end

South core downtown revitalization including the demolition of an enclosed centre, re-opening of street to public travel, and establishment of new public spaces and business opportunities.

505322$500Kvalue2009start2009end

R2179 - Rehabilitation of Recreation Trails

805839$500Kvalue2013start2015end

Upgrades to Delaney Area and Fort William Stadium to accomodate sports tourism events.

512833$300Kvalue2020start2022end

Infrastructure upgrades to the Fort William Gardens to fill a gap in event hosting, sport tourism and large cultural gatherings that are currently unsupported.

508523$250Kvalue2010start2012end

Analysis and preliminary concept design work for a Multipurpose Event Centre.

515220$176Kvalue2023start2024end

Support for winter sports tourism events increasing active outdoor experiences and extending the tourism season

505319$167Kvalue2009start2009end

R2178 - Rehabilitation of Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre

508970$151Kvalue2011start2012end

Implementation of international marketing plan for the NW Ontario Immigration Portal.

The City of Thunder Bay – Small Projects Component EAF 2022$90.9Kvalue2023start2025end

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

510356$75.0Kvalue2012start2014end

The City will engage regional stakeholders in the development of a mining readiness strategy and economic development plan.

513542$70.0Kvalue2021start2023end

Heritage inventory and mapping youth intern

Agreement$66.0Kvalue2015start–end
505103$64.5Kvalue2009start2011end

Develop a ship docking facility on the site of the former Pool 6 grain elevator

497780$61.1Kvalue2006start2009end

Implement & coordinate a Premier-ranked Tourism Destination study

Agreement$50.0Kvalue2014start–end
503988$50.0Kvalue2009start2009end

Business case and economic impact analysis for waterfront development

503564$49.2Kvalue2010start2011end

Northern Ontario touring product development initiative

Agreement$45.0Kvalue2015start–end
CSJ 2021-The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay-(Thunder Bay-Rainy River)$44.9Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

498979$43.4Kvalue2006start2008end

YIP - implementation south core neighbourhood renewal plan

CSJ 2023 – City of Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay-Rainy River)$39.1Kvalue2023start2023end

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.

CSJ 2022 - The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay-Rainy River)$31.5Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

CSJ 2021-The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay-(Thunder Bay-Rainy River)$29.9Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

CSJ 2025 - The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay-Superior North)$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.

CSJ 2025 - The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay-Rainy River)$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.

CSJ 2024 - City of Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay-Rainy River)$27.8Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

CSJ 2024 - City of Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay-Rainy River)$27.8Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Departments

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada20agreements$7.5Mvalue2programs
  • FedNor
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

All grants from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario8agreements$3.6Mvalue3programs
  • Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
  • Northern Ontario Development Program
  • Northern Ontario Development Program - 2012

All grants from Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Indigenous Services Canada2agreements$2.6Mvalue2programs
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Public Health Protection

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Public Safety Canada1agreements$2.0Mvalue1programs
  • (BSCF) Building Safer Communities Fund

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Health Canada1agreements$650Kvalue1programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund

All grants from Health Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada16agreements$471Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada3agreements$161Kvalue0programs
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$1.5Kvalue1programs

Years

20262agreements$619Kvalue2programs
  • Northern Ontario Development Program
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20254agreements$732Kvalue2programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20243agreements$69.6Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20235agreements$332Kvalue3programs
  • Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20225agreements$3.7Mvalue3programs
  • (BSCF) Building Safer Communities Fund
  • Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20215agreements$1.2Mvalue3programs
  • Public Health Protection
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
20202agreements$324Kvalue2programs
  • Northern Ontario Development Program - 2012
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20191agreements$750Kvalue1programs
  • Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011
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20182agreements$1.5Mvalue1programs
  • Community Infrastructure
20152agreements$111Kvalue0programs
    20141agreements$50.0Kvalue0programs
      20133agreements$2.1Mvalue1programs
      • FedNor
      20121agreements$75.0Kvalue1programs
      • FedNor
      20111agreements$151Kvalue1programs
      • FedNor
      20105agreements$1.3Mvalue2programs
      • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
      • FedNor
      20097agreements$3.8Mvalue2programs
      • FedNor
      • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
      20081agreements$27.5Kvalue1programs
      • FedNor
      20062agreements$104Kvalue1programs
      • FedNor

      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.