Grants and Contributions
About this information
In June 2016, as part of the Open Government Action Plan, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) committed to increasing the transparency and usefulness of grants and contribution data and subsequently launched the Guidelines on the Reporting of Grants and Contributions Awards, effective April 1, 2018.
The rules and principles governing government grants and contributions are outlined in the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments. Transfer payments are transfers of money, goods, services or assets made from an appropriation to individuals, organizations or other levels of government, without the federal government directly receiving goods or services in return, but which may require the recipient to provide a report or other information subsequent to receiving payment. These expenditures are reported in the Public Accounts of Canada. The major types of transfer payments are grants, contributions and \'other transfer payments\'.
Included in this category, but not to be reported under proactive disclosure of awards, are (1) transfers to other levels of government such as Equalization payments as well as Canada Health and Social Transfer payments. (2) Grants and contributions reallocated or otherwise redistributed by the recipient to third parties; and (3) information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
$450,000.00
Apr 1, 2021
Academia
Permafrost, thermokarst, and vegetation dynamics: mapping the availability of terrestrial lichen and other forage plants
NST-2122-0042
Rapid permafrost thaw events can dramatically change vegetation of a landscape, in particular fire-driven changes, reducing lichen availability to caribou. This study will assess how and where permafrost degradation will most affect caribou in the NWT, using field measurements in-line with remote sensing techniques. Modelling will aid in the prediction of forage vegetation supply.
$50,000.00
Mar 26, 2021
For-profit organization
Nunavut Research Landscape Assessment
PKA-2021-0033
Conduct a Nunavut Research Landscape Assessment. Given recent changes to regulatory processes in Nunavut, update the 2011 consolidation of research licensing regimes to provide a current overview of the research landscape in Nunavut focusing on the various licensing authorities that issue licences and/or permits in Nunavut. Assess the level of Inuit involvement in licensing/permitting processes in Nunavut.
$50,000.00
Mar 5, 2021
Indigenous recipients
Mobilizing Inuit Women's Governance in Research
PKA-2021-0036
Creation of a Strategic Engagement Agreement with Polar Knowledge Canada to establish mutually agreed upon procedures for consultation and project activities. Development of a comprehensive plan for a data strategy detailing data collection, storage, and management.
$50,000.00
Feb 28, 2021
Indigenous recipients
Students, Food Security, Qanuippitaa? Data-plans, research ethics and methodology
PKA-2021-0031
Coordination and planning of (1) the March 2021 National Inuit Student Gathering and (2) the Inuit Nunangat Research Program as part of ArcticNet’s North by North program, including proposal review, adjudication, and eligibility.
Planning for the Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey including developing methodology and data plans, and an ethical framework.
Finalization of the National Inuit Food Security Strategy including editing, design, layout, translation, printing and launch.
$50,000.00
Feb 28, 2021
Indigenous recipients
Mobilizing the National Inuit Strategy on Research in the Inuvialuit Settlement
PKA-2021-0035
Administrative support to continue implementing the National Inuit Strategy on Research.
Community engagement through the development and distribution of Inuvialuit Settlement Region Research Newsletters.
Mobile Device Management Licensing to manage data collection tablets and IT services to begin wiring of the community research service offices (within the Community Corporations).
$352,451.00
Feb 28, 2021
Indigenous recipients
Gwich’in Multi-use Camp–Facility UpgradeProject (GTC)
NST-2021-0044
The funds provided will support an updated Targeted Energy audit, the construction of an ice road and access ramp, recommissioning of the camp site, installation of a smart metering system and generator, and hiring of personnel for coordination and oversight of the project.
$410,435.00
Feb 28, 2021
Indigenous recipients
Mobilizing Inuit Nunangat NISR Research priorities in Co-Development
NST-2021-0046
The funds will support the procurement of research equipment and mobile laboratories.
$50,000.00
Feb 23, 2021
Indigenous recipients
International Inuit protocols on the equitable and ethical utilization of Indigenous Knowledge and engagement of Inuit communities
PKA-2021-0034
Ensure full and effective Inuit representation and participation in international Arctic science and research forums, policy-making, and discussions around data, communications, research activities, and monitoring.
Advocate for Inuit driven research and monitoring, creation of equitable partnerships in all aspects of research, information sovereignty, and increase intellectual and political space for Inuit across scales.
$240,146.00
Feb 23, 2021
Indigenous recipients
Mobilizing Inuit Nunangat NISR Research priorities in Co-Development
NST-2021-0043
This project will support Nunavik Inuit self-determination in research via support for the creation of the Nunavik Regional Research Authority (NRRA). This project is about the establishment of a genetics lab within the Nunavik Research Centre, which will allow for the preparation, sequencing, and analysis of genetic samples provided by Nunavimmiut. Not only will this add research infrastructure in Nunavik, it will eventually increase capacity by encouraging young Nunavimmiut to become more active participants in research that will address Nunavimmiut research priorities.
$50,000.00
Feb 18, 2021
Indigenous recipients
Creation of a Nunavik Regional Research Authority (NRRA)
PKA-2021-0032
Creation of a regional research management entity to provide the necessary oversight and support for research projects and to ensure that research is responsive to Nunavik Inuit research needs and priorities. Regional research management entity creation will address dramatic increase in research in Nunavik and the Nunavik Marine Region over the past several decades, which has placed growing pressure on the general population and on local and regional Nunavik organizations.