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.

1175131 records

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Agreement:

Leading Change- Saskatchewan Black Justice Navigator Pilot

Agreement Number:

13760354

Duration: from Jan 2, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Description:

The project will improve access to justice for Black adults involved in the criminal justice system by providing trauma-informed, culturally relevant support. The project will establish a Black-led legal clinic offering free legal guidance, legal information sessions and self-help reources. The project will also provide cultural brokerage services to improve the relationship of the justice system and Black communities.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada
Program Name: Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 1Y6

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Agreement:

The Sankofa Justice Navigator Program

Agreement Number:

13760903

Duration: from Jan 2, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Description:

The project will deliver culturally competent and trauma-informed navigation services for Black adults in Edmonton. Individual support will be provided to Black adults navigating the criminal justice system, in addition to holistic referral services.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada
Program Name: Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5G 0N6

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Agreement:

Justice Navigators for Black Francophone Adults in Alberta

Agreement Number:

13756858

Duration: from Jan 2, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Description:

The project will offer justice navigation services to support Black francophone adults in Alberta to resolve their criminal legal matters. Individuals in contact with the justice system will be offered culturally sensitive and French accompaniment services to help increase their understanding of their rights and navigate the system, improving their ability to make informed decisions. Clients will also be referred to community social services as needed. In addition, community workshops will be offered to further enhance awareness of legal rights and obligations and how to navigate the justice system.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada
Program Name: Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6C 0Z2

$290,730.00

Jan 2, 2026

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Agreement:

Justice Sankofa

Agreement Number:

13760492

Duration: from Jan 2, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Description:

The project will provide justice navigation services for Black adults involved in the criminal justice system. Individuals will be provided trauma-informed and culturally appropriate assistance to prepare for court, understand documents and processes, and be provided accompaniment throughout the system. In addition, group psycho-legal support sessions will be offered to provide space for participants to express their experiences and regain confidence. Training sessions will also be offered to community groups to enhance their understanding of the justice system and processes, and to support the establishment of referral protocols. Mobile legal clinics throughout Montréal and Laval will ensure access to support for harder to reach groups.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada
Program Name: Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Location: Montréal, Quebec, CA H1Z 2K4

$570,875.00

Jan 2, 2026

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Agreement:

Black Justice Navigators: Empowering Access and Equity in the Justice System

Agreement Number:

13760749

Duration: from Jan 2, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Description:

The project will reduce systemic barriers for Black adults by providing culturally relevant legal information, support and navigation services. Navigators will be trained in anti-racism, trauma informed practice and legal navigation and partnerships will be established with community organizations. The project will develop multilingual training packages, deliver workshops and provide one on one navigation services.

Organization: Department of Justice Canada
Program Name: Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1R 6H5

$3,871,804.85

Jan 2, 2026

Individual or sole proprietorship

Agreement:

Batch

Agreement Number:

Batch

Duration: from Jan 2, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026
Description:

Batch

Organization: Indigenous Services Canada
Program Name: Social Development
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, CA K1A 0H4

$6,000.00

Jan 2, 2026

Individual or sole proprietorship

Agreement:

University Undergraduate Student Research Awards

Agreement Number:

11020252026Q472

Duration: from Jan 2, 2026 to May 1, 2026
Description:

The Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) are meant to nurture the interest of the students and fully develop their potential for a research career in the natural sciences and engineering. They are also meant to encourage students to undertake graduate studies in these fields. Students who would like to gain research experience in an academic setting, these awards can provide financial support through the hosting university. NSERC encourages qualified Aboriginal students to apply to this program.

Organization: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Program Name: Research Training and Talent Development
Location: ST CATHARINES, Ontario, CA L2S 3A1

$6,000.00

Jan 2, 2026

Individual or sole proprietorship

Agreement:

University Undergraduate Student Research Awards

Agreement Number:

11020252026Q485

Duration: from Jan 2, 2026 to May 1, 2026
Description:

The Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) are meant to nurture the interest of the students and fully develop their potential for a research career in the natural sciences and engineering. They are also meant to encourage students to undertake graduate studies in these fields. Students who would like to gain research experience in an academic setting, these awards can provide financial support through the hosting university. NSERC encourages qualified Aboriginal students to apply to this program.

Organization: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Program Name: Research Training and Talent Development
Location: VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z1

$144,750.00

Jan 2, 2026

Other

Agreement:

Magazines Canada National Magazine Industry Research Initiative

Agreement Number:

1378649

Duration: from Jan 2, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Description:

Canada Periodical Fund - Collective Initiatives

Organization: Canadian Heritage
Program Name: Canada Periodical Fund - Collective Initiatives
Location: Markham, Ontario, CA L3S 4T1

Other

Agreement:

Sommet sur la transmission linguistique, culturelle et identitaire

Agreement Number:

1379131

Duration: from Jan 2, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
Description:

Development of Official Language Communities Program - Community Life

Organization: Canadian Heritage
Program Name: Development of Official Language Communities Program - Community Life
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6C 3N1