Tsawout First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Saanichton, BC · grants and contributions register · Saanich–Gulf Islands

Tsawout First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 102 agreements; $63.7M value; 13 departments; 25 programs.

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102agreements
$63.7Mvalue
13departments
25programs

Largest agreements

2223-BC-000037$54.5Mvalue2022start2032end

P066313

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program$1.8Mvalue2022start2025end

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.

AFS2022-MLT-2240 Tsawout$810Kvalue2022start2026end

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.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$725Kvalue2023start2026end

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.

Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program$675Kvalue2023start2025end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$650Kvalue2023start2025end

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.

Tsawout Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Collaboration Project$530Kvalue2024start2026end

This contribution supports Tsawout First Nation to participate and contribute to ecological restoration activities, cultural resource preservation and management, and enables Tsawout First Nation to provide advice on planning and management matters as they may apply within Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.

2021-BC-000069$474Kvalue2020start2025end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

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CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$275Kvalue2024start2026end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Sustainable Fisheries Science Fund Contribution Program$178Kvalue2025start2027end

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.

Community Participation And Co-Development Grant And Contribution Fund Contribution Agreement With Tsawout First Nation$170Kvalue2025start2027end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program$168Kvalue2024start2025end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

First PYMT contribution Tsawout FN FY 21/22$154Kvalue2021start2023end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

Community Participation and Co-Development Contribution Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in right of Canada and Tsawout First Nation$121Kvalue2021start2023end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

Agreement$102Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$102Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$102Kvalue2016start–end
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.

Agreement$100Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$100Kvalue2017start–end
TSAWOUT FIRST NATION Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2022start2023end

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

Agreement for Purchasing of Marine Safety Equipment and Training$89.9Kvalue2022start2023end

Obtain training and skills development Participation in training-related activities Purchase of marine safety equipment and systems

Biodiversity Monitoring for Coastal Resiliency in Tsawout Nation's QEN, T Marine Protected Area$89.0Kvalue2024start2026end

Tsawout First Nation (TFN) recently declared the QEN,T Marine Protected Area to reclaim oversight and management of rights and title to their unceded traditional territory. With Cascadia Seaweed Nature-based Solutions and the NRC, this study will initiate baseline scientific understanding of how fish, plankton, and marine microbial communities, as well as oceanographic variables, vary across three habitats within the QEN,T Marine Protected Area: the ȽEL¸TOS / James Island Kelp Farm (primarily Sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima), a wild canopy-forming kelp bed (Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana),

1617-BC-000053$87.1Kvalue2016start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Participant Funding Program$80.0Kvalue2019start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process to reconsider aspects of the Trans Mountain recommendation report.

Consultations with Tsawout First Nation on the Proposed Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area Reserve$80.0Kvalue2024start2025end

This contribution supports Tsawout First Nation to participate in the feasibility assessment for the proposed national marine conservation area reserve in the Southern Strait of Georgia, British Columbia.

Oceans Management Program - Contributions$75.4Kvalue2024start2026end

The purpose of the Oceans Management Contribution funding is to support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

Agreement$69.5Kvalue2011start–end
Tsawout First Nation$65.7Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

TSAWOUT FIRST NATION TRADITIONAL MARINE ASSESSMENT$61.7Kvalue2022start2023end

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)
Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)$60.4Kvalue2025start2026end

Enhance the conservation and recovery of species at risk by supporting Indigenous communities as they acquire, develop and apply the technical resources, skills and knowledge necessary to partner in Species at Risk Act (SARA) implementation

Agreement$57.3Kvalue2010start–end
Engagement in the proposed Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area Reserve process$57.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports Tsawout First Nation to participate in and support the Feasibility Assessment for the proposed National Marine Conservation Area Reserve in the Southern Strait of Georgia, British Columbia.

Agreement$51.1Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$51.1Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$51.1Kvalue2019start–end

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

Agreement$50.5Kvalue2014start–end
Contribution Agreement to Provide Capacity Funding to Tsawout First Nation$50.0Kvalue2022start2022end

The Recipient will engage in meaningful two-way dialogue regarding economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, to benefit their communities. The following activities will be undertaken: participation in bilateral and/or multilateral meetings organized by Finance Canada, through methods including virtual and teleconference capacity, in-person, or written submissions. Participation includes, but is not limited to: gathering and representing the views of the Participant’s community members, acquiring external expertise (e.g., legal, financial, economic), preparing verbal and/

Agreement$47.0Kvalue2015start–end
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$45.2Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$55.0Mvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Social Development, Community Infrastructure

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada25agreements$6.4Mvalue11programs
  • Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Sustainable Fisheries Science Fund Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Parks Canada10agreements$704Kvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada6agreements$371Kvalue0programs
Transport Canada35agreements$209Kvalue2programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Marine Safety Equipment and Training Program

All grants from Transport Canada

National Defence1agreements$170Kvalue1programs
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions

All grants from National Defence

Natural Resources Canada2agreements$162Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada6agreements$158Kvalue1programs
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Department of Finance Canada2agreements$150Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Department of Finance Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada9agreements$142Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

National Research Council Canada1agreements$89.0Kvalue1programs
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Canada Energy Regulator1agreements$80.0Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$32.1Kvalue1programs

Years

20269agreements$36.9Kvalue2programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
202515agreements$652Kvalue7programs
  • Sustainable Fisheries Science Fund Contribution Program
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
202420agreements$1.3Mvalue8programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
  • Community Participation Funding Program
202313agreements$2.1Mvalue7programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
202213agreements$57.5Mvalue12programs
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Marine Safety Equipment and Training Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20217agreements$337Kvalue5programs
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20202agreements$479Kvalue2programs
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Participant Funding Program
20193agreements$139Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20182agreements$9.2Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20171agreements$100Kvalue0programs
    20165agreements$281Kvalue3programs
    • Social Development, Community Infrastructure
    • Community Infrastructure
    • Participant Funding Program
    20154agreements$292Kvalue0programs
      20141agreements$50.5Kvalue0programs
        20132agreements$146Kvalue0programs
          20122agreements$85.8Kvalue0programs
            20112agreements$121Kvalue0programs
              20101agreements$57.3Kvalue0programs

                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.