Federal grants in Wells
Grants and contributions to recipients whose address is in Wells, as the department recorded it.
- Total value
- $885K
- Agreements
- 64
- To named organizations
- 62
- $872K
- To individuals or unnamed
- 2
- $13K; never named here
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
Programs
The programs that put the most money here.
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth - Canada Summer Jobs | Employment and Social Development Canada | 41 | $519K |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund | Canadian Heritage | 7 | $155K |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support | Canadian Heritage | 11 | $132K |
| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $29K |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund - CAPF - Budget 2021 Re-engaging | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $24K |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $15K |
| Museum Assistance Program (MAP) - Access to Heritage | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $5,000 |
| Museum Assistance Program (MAP) | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $5,000 |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Island Mountain Arts Society | 17 | $291K |
| Sunset Theatre Society | 19 | $290K |
| Evolution Camp Services Inc. | 3 | $157K |
| Wells Hotel Ltd | 7 | $50K |
| District of Wells | 6 | $38K |
| The Wells Historical Society | 6 | $23K |
| Wells Destination School Society | 1 | $11K |
| Wells and District Chamber of Commerce | 1 | $7,590 |
| Wells and Area Community Association | 2 | $3,781 |
Plus 2 agreements ($13K) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 | $78K |
| 2019 | 9 | $115K |
| 2020 | 6 | $45K |
| 2021 | 11 | $212K |
| 2022 | 5 | $64K |
| 2023 | 7 | $138K |
| 2024 | 7 | $89K |
| 2025 | 9 | $144K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not stated by the department | 29 | $353K |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 20 | $239K |
| For-profit organizations | 9 | $201K |
| Other organizations | 2 | $65K |
| Government | 4 | $27K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Island Mountain Arts Society | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | 2026 ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art + IMA Live Arts ProgrammingGrant | $19,500 |
| Jun 2025 | Island Mountain Arts Society | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | 2025 ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art + IMA Live Arts ProgrammingGrant | $18,750 |
| Apr 2025 | Wells Hotel Ltd | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | The Wells HotelContribution | $5,001 |
| Apr 2025 | Sunset Theatre Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $11,370 |
| Apr 2025 | Island Mountain Arts Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $28,425 |
| Apr 2025 | Evolution Camp Services Inc. | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $9,823 |
| Apr 2025 | District of Wells | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $2,501 |
| Apr 2025 | Sunset Theatre Society | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | Professional Live Performing Arts Presentation Series for 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028Grant | $2,875 |
| Apr 2025 | Sunset Theatre Society | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | Professional Live Performing Arts Presentation Series for 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028Grant | $45,375 |
| Jul 2024 | Island Mountain Arts Society | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | Grant | $3,750 |
| Jul 2024 | Island Mountain Arts Society | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | Grant | $15,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Wells Hotel Ltd | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | The Wells HotelContribution | $4,872 |
| Apr 2024 | Wells Destination School Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $11,086 |
| Apr 2024 | Sunset Theatre Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Sunset TheatreContribution | $11,086 |
| Apr 2024 | Island Mountain Arts Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $27,715 |
| Feb 2024 | Island Mountain Arts Society | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development SupportCanadian Heritage | Winter/Spring 2024Grant | $15,000 |
| Apr 2023 | Wells Hotel Ltd | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | The Wells HotelContribution | $4,385 |
| Apr 2023 | Sunset Theatre Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Professional Theatre Training Summer 2023Contribution | $9,968 |
| Apr 2023 | Island Mountain Arts Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | IMArts Summer JobsContribution | $19,404 |
| Apr 2023 | Evolution Camp Services Inc. | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $48,233 |
| Apr 2023 | Sunset Theatre Society | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | Sunset Theatre Society's 2023 & 2024 Season ProgrammingGrant | $2,500 |
| Apr 2023 | Sunset Theatre Society | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | Sunset Theatre Society's 2023 & 2024 Season ProgrammingGrant | $21,000 |
| Jan 2023 | Island Mountain Arts Society | Canada Arts Presentation FundCanadian Heritage | Seasonal sWellsGrant | $33,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Wells Hotel Ltd | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Wells Hotel StaffContribution | $7,830 |
| Apr 2022 | Sunset Theatre Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | The Sunset or The Sunset TheatreContribution | $15,030 |