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.
$75,000.00
Mar 25, 2026
For-profit organization
Gait Intelligence for Health & Defence
1040896
Gait Intelligence for Health and Defence
$75,000.00
Mar 25, 2026
For-profit organization
Defence Applications of Wireless Power Transfer
1040963
This project will assess the applicability of advanced wireless power technology to defence and dual-use applications. Activities will focus on understanding defence market opportunities, procurement pathways, and technical adaptation requirements. The project will strengthen the
firm’s readiness to engage with defence stakeholders while supporting Canada’s defence innovation ecosystem and expanding ommercialization potential in both defence and civilian markets.
$12,738.00
Mar 25, 2026
For-profit organization
Automation Equipment Evaluation
1039882
This proposed travel to China, forms part of an R&D initiative to evaluate and de-risk the development of an advanced automated labelling and loading system intended to improve throughput, accuracy, and traceability within the Firm's custom cabinetry production workflow. The purpose of the visit is to conduct in-person technical assessments of candidate systems to determine whether they can be effectively customized and integrated into a highly variable, made-to-order manufacturing environment. Key objectives include evaluating machine architecture, software compatibility with existing CNC and scheduling systems, adaptability to non-standard cabinetry dimensions, and overall performance under simulate.
$18,950,000.00
Mar 25, 2026
For-profit organization
Gallium Extraction Research and Development Project
GPI2025-RTGA
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of critical minerals value chains in Canada and abroad.
$500,000.00
Mar 25, 2026
Government
Critical Mineral Potential of the Nain Plutonic Suite: Data to Advance Predictive Modeling in Labrador
GC-130622S
To enhance our understanding of the Nain Plutonic Suite's geological evolution and critical mineral potential through predictive mapping, new data collection, and environmental, social and governance considerations.
$15,000.00
Mar 25, 2026
For-profit organization
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission – Fleet Assessment Grant
GFP-1072
This project assists Canadian carriers to implement improvements to their fleet to lower fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
$250,000.00
Mar 25, 2026
International (non-government)
Collaborative Framework on Hydropower
OE-IRENA-1
The objective of this Project is to strengthen global collaboration to share best practices for sustainable development of hydropower in its different forms.
$204,000.00
Mar 25, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
NS/NB Transmission Line - Capacity & Resource Development
SREPS-CB-MTI
The objective of this Project is capacity building and pre-development activities for an interprovincial transmission project.
$25,000.00
Mar 25, 2026
Academia
Hybrid Multifunctional Metal-Ceramic Architectures: A Novel Route for Additive Manufacturing of Resilient and Self-Sensing Metastructures
1040980
Advances exploratory research under the New Beginnings Initiative
$75,000.00
Mar 25, 2026
For-profit organization
Development of an Aerospace Grade 30kW Motor for Commercial, Defence and Industrial Applications
1041007
Victory Advanced Technologies Inc. (VAT) will conduct exploratory research to assess opportunities in the rapidly growing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector, with a focus on heavy-lift drone propulsion and related technologies.