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.

Found 19385 records

$1,800,675.00

Nov 9, 2018

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Deep learning applied to non-destructive control

Agreement Number:

919706

Duration: from Nov 9, 2018 to Mar 25, 2022
Description:

Development of tools based on artificial intelligence technologies to assist in the analysis of component inspection data by non-destructive control.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Quebec, Quebec, CA G1P 0B3

$445,000.00

Oct 1, 2018

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Autonomous Weed Identification System using Deep Learning

Agreement Number:

913403

Duration: from Oct 1, 2018 to Aug 31, 2019
Description:

Prototype system for autonomous Weed Identification and Treatment System using Aerial Drones and Computer Vision.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Rawdon, Saskatchewan, CA S4V 2V3

$319,000.00

Nov 30, 2022

Academia

Agreement:

Modelling Raman spatial imaging with deep learning 

Agreement Number:

998414

Duration: from Nov 30, 2022 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

This project proposes to develop the capability to simulate the vibrational properties of 100k atom size systems using deep neural networks (DNN) methods. Such simulations will advance the ability to directly compute what is currently measured with novel Raman techniques. In this project, theoretical and experimental groups will collaborate to bring simulation tools to the next level, where generated data can be directly compared to experimental Raman spectra of complex matter. This testing platform will consist of Raman imaging of defective graphene sheets, systems that cannot be addressed with standard numerical methods because of the size of the problem. The goal is to develop AI-assisted tools to understand better the type of defects that cause a certain Raman response. These tools will use density-functional theory (DFT) simulations as input to guarantee the accuracy and predictability of the approach. These tools will help in the analysis of 2D materials. One possible use of 2D materials is in gas detection and having a better understanding of Raman signals on these surfaces before and after being exposed to certain gases will provide a guide on which materials have the better potential for this type of application.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location: Montreal, Quebec, CA H3T 1J4

$50,000.00

Feb 15, 2024

Government

Agreement:

Community Learning for Igluliuqatigiingniq (Building Houses Together)

Agreement Number:

1013700

Duration: from Feb 15, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024
Description:

This project aims to engage residents, Inuit organizations, industry leaders, builders, developers, and educational organizations on the development and integration of energy-efficient and other building technologies.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0

$75,000.00

Dec 5, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

ALEX Cluster-Scaling and Distributed Learning Expansion

Agreement Number:

1036826

Duration: from Dec 5, 2025 to Mar 26, 2026
Description:

The project will develop ALEX into Docker-based microservices deployed across Kubernetes clusters to enable large-scale digital-twin simulations and reinforcement learning. A key challenge is supporting asynchronous learning across multiple parallel environments, requiring R&D in distributed stability, synchronization, and communication.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6J 0G9

For-profit organization

Agreement:

AskNavi - Artificial Intelligence Reinforcement Learning Enhancement

Agreement Number:

1037158

Duration: from Nov 17, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026
Description:

This project explores reinforcement learning (RL) to improve how those questions are ordered, so users reach relevant programs faster.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CA C1A 8C5

$13,000.00

Apr 1, 2022

Indigenous recipients

Agreement:

Rouge Visitor, Learning and Community Centre Project

Agreement Number:

GC-1721

Duration: from Apr 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2024
Description:

This contribution builds capacity within Curve Lake First Nation to guide and participate in the co-design of various interpretive and experiential elements for the future visitor, learning and community centre at Rouge National Urban Park.

Organization: Parks Canada
Program Name: General Class Grant and Contribution Program
Location: Curve Lake, Ontario, CA K0L 1R0

$13,000.00

Aug 5, 2022

Indigenous recipients

Agreement:

Rouge Visitor, Learning and Community Centre Project

Agreement Number:

GC-1722

Duration: from Aug 5, 2022 to Mar 31, 2024
Description:

This contribution builds capacity within Nation huronne-wendat to guide and participate in the co-design of various interpretive and experiential elements for the future visitor, learning and community centre at Rouge National Urban Park.

Organization: Parks Canada
Program Name: General Class Grant and Contribution Program
Location: Wendake, Quebec, CA G0A 4V0

$193,000.00

Jul 1, 2020

Indigenous recipients

Agreement:

Mi'kmaw Language Augmented Reality Learning Resources

Agreement Number:

1335542

Duration: from Jul 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2021
Description:

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Organization: Canadian Heritage
Program Name: Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Location: Membertou, Nova Scotia, CA B1S 2P5

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Agreement:

Inside Parliament: Oral History for Civic Learning

Agreement Number:

1336469

Duration: from Apr 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Description:

Canada History Fund

Organization: Canadian Heritage
Program Name: Canada History Fund - Strategic Initiatives
Location: Toronto│Toronto, Ontario, CA M5R 1B2