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Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management (AAROM) Program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management capacity development
Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) Program provides core funding to support Indigenous groups in developing and maintaining aquatic resource and oceans management departments, with activities ranging from fisheries and habitat management to scientific research and advisory services. While the exact maximum funding amount is not specified, eligible activities include collaborative ecosystem management, capacity building in science and technical fields, and participation in decision-making processes related to aquatic resources.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- National
Activities funded
- Establishing and maintaining Indigenous aquatic resource and oceans management departments.
- Conducting fisheries, habitat, and ocean science activities at the watershed or ecosystem level.
- Participating in advisory and co-management processes related to aquatic resources and oceans.
- Developing and enhancing collaborative management structures for integrated resource planning.
- Implementing capacity-building initiatives, including youth education and outreach in environmental management.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 142,500
Launching a youth training and mentorship program in aquatic research
$ 158,000
Establishing a core aquatic resource management staffing department
$ 129,500
Coordinating ecosystem-level science activities for watershed management
$ 115,000
Acquiring scientific equipment for community fish stock assessment project
$ 98,000
Implementing a training program for aquatic habitat monitoring technicians
$ 84,500
Developing collaborative management structures for wetlands stewardship
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an Indigenous organization focused on aquatic resource and oceans management.
- The organization should be engaged in fisheries, habitat, science, or oceans-related services along a watershed, or support participation in advisory and co-management processes related to aquatic resources and oceans management.
- The funding is intended for non-treaty based, aggregate Indigenous organizations developing or maintaining aquatic resource management departments.
Who is eligible?
- Independent Indigenous organizations focused on aquatic resource and oceans management
- Indigenous aggregate organizations developing or operating fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans management departments
Eligible expenses
- Core staffing salaries and operational costs for aquatic resource and oceans management departments.
- Capacity development activities, such as training and professional development for staff.
- Equipment and materials required to support scientific, technical, or advisory functions linked to aquatic resources and oceans management.
- Costs associated with research projects, stock assessments, and studies to gain knowledge for member Indigenous communities.
- Expenses related to the organization and participation in collaborative meetings, including annual National AAROM Meetings.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Atlantic Canada/Quebec
- Northwest Territories
- Yukon
How to apply
1
Assess eligibility and program fit
- Identify if your Indigenous group is interested in developing aquatic resource and oceans management capacity
- Review eligibility and program objectives for AAROM
2
Contact regional AAROM office
- Contact your regional AAROM program office for guidance
- Obtain documentation and information on application procedures
3
Prepare application materials
- Gather required administrative, scientific, and technical information
- Prepare documentation illustrating your group’s capacity and plans
4
Review and validate application
- Review all application materials for accuracy and completeness
- Validate that eligibility and program objectives are addressed
5
Submit application
- Submit the completed application to the appropriate regional AAROM office
- Retain a copy of the submitted documents for your records
Additional information
- The AAROM program offers both core and stable funding for non-treaty based science and technical initiatives.
- The program supports capacity development through annual National AAROM Meetings and collaborative opportunities.
- The AAROM Innovation and Collaboration Fund was recently launched to further support ongoing capacity building across the AAROM network.
- AAROM department profiles and network updates are available on the AAROM Hub website, which regularly evolves and expands.
