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, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Support Program for Firms in the Aerospace, Drone, Security, and Defense Industries
1044228
To support small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) in the aerospace, drone, security, and defence sectors in order to enhance their understanding of the business environment and foster the development of partnerships with major contractors in these industries.
$70,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Assisting SMEs to Grow through Technical Advice by Collaborating with Research Experts at Saint Mary’s University, Mount Saint Vincent University, and NSCAD University.
1044236
The overall objective of this project is to provide technical assistance to SMEs. The OICE serves as a gateway to over 500 faculty and staff over three campuses (SMU, MSVU and NSCAD University) that have the expertise to work in partnership with these SMEs.
$175,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Scaling Movement51 Founder Lab: Iterating a Proven Model to Support 20 SMEs per Cohort
1044344
Movement51’s Founder Lab has seen great success to date, with 120 participants raising a cumulative $61.2 M, generating $7.3M+ in revenue, and creating 400+ new roles. Building on the proven success of Movement51’s Founder Lab, this project will scale and iterate an established program model to support 20 SMEs per cohort, for 2 additional cohorts, while integrating structured feedback loops and enhanced expert engagement. The initiative will expand delivery capacity, deepen mentorship, and strengthen outcomes related to capital readiness, revenue growth, and job creation across participating ventures.
$150,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
For-profit organization
ITI-0002 Integral Traction Inverter 3kV with Regenerative Control
1044389
To undertake the design and development of a ruggedized DC-AC propulsion converter for use in heavy-haul freight locomotive applications, particularly low and zero emissions locomotive solutions.
$75,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
For-profit organization
LungSense: Experimental Development and Validation of a Non-Contact Respiratory Monitoring Platform
1044497
This project will experimentally develop and validate a non-contact respiratory monitoring prototype to enable continuous screening and early detection of respiratory anomalies.
$50,825.00
Apr 1, 2026
For-profit organization
9796 – CANA-QKD: QUANTUM COMMS FROM THE CANARIES AND CANADA
1039089
The project will upgrade the Two-meter Twin Telescope TTT in the Canary Islands to serve as quantum optical ground stations for secure satellite-to-ground communications. This includes adaptive tracking, precision optics, and a quantum key distribution QKD stack integrated with a QEYnet satellite.
$80,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Centre for Smart Mining Proofs of Concept 2026-7
1039111
SMEs operating in heavy industrial sectors often lack the extra time and resources to innovate new products and services. The proposed project will provide cost effective access to highly qualified engineering staff in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering disciplines to design and iterate novel technologies that service mining, forestry, agriculture, construction and any other heavy-industrial sector.
$75,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
For-profit organization
Multi-Chemistry Test Bench: LTO (Lithium Titanium Oxide) Technologies
1039144
Development of a test bench for the development of power management technology
$100,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
For-profit organization
Next‑Generation Sensing and Control Technologies for Aerial Systems
1039146
This project advances next-generation aerial systems by enhancing sensing, control, and structural technologies to improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
$80,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Biomining and Bioleaching for Extraction of Critical Minerals
1039194
The facility will launch a targeted initiative to identify, support, and accelerate companies working on innovative solutions in bioleaching, biomining, and other clean-tech approaches to mine waste valorization.