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.
$25,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
Academia
Proof of concept for the development of calibration artifacts for ultra high precision detection critical minerals by glow discharge mass spectrometry
1040333
Advances exploratory research under the New Beginnings Initiative
$300,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
Academia
“QUANTUM FREESPACE”: Squeezed Light Continuous Variable Quantum
Free-Space Mobile Optical Data Links
1040942
Quantum networks work best when devices exchange quantum information
directly without classical conversion. The Project will study free‑space
quantum networking across fixed and mobile platforms. Current
quantum‑secure links using low‑flux entangled photons have limited range
and rate; a new method enabling secure links at all laser flux levels aims to
extend both while preserving quantum information. Custom quantum
transmitters and receivers emulating squeezed light will be developed,
optimized, and tested across ground and ground‑to‑airborne links using
NRC’s ARTEMIS facility. System performance & stability will be studied and
atmospheric effects will be evaluated through scintillometry using the
ARTEMIS beam path. Although 1550 nm links cannot penetrate cloud,
distributed ground stations can maintain satellite connectivity through remote
clear‑sky regions. Optiwave will contribute system modeling and a novel
security method, uOttawa will model atmospheric effects and provide expert
staff and students and NRC provides advanced quantum‑laser expertise.
$75,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
For-profit organization
Investigation for off the grid power solutions
1040944
This project serves to all us to determine how we can enter this market - thru which channels and with which products.
$75,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
For-profit organization
Security and Procurement Readiness for a Compliance‑Focused Research Platform
1040948
This project will support in preparing to enter security-sensitive public-sector markets with a compliance-focused software platform. Activities include assessing market demand and procurement pathways, identifying required security certifications and clearances.
$75,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
For-profit organization
Exploratory work to assess the passivation coating specifications for modern requirements needed by DND
1040973
This exploratory project supports Canadian Defence objectives by assessing Chromium VI free passivation technologies against the most recent aircraft specifications. The work advances modern Cr³ VI/sulfuric anodizing; strengthens environmental and regulatory compliance through facility modernization; and reduces airborne Cr VI emissions (~29%). It positions the firm to support DND, NATO, and allied defence procurement while maintaining broad applicability across commercial aviation.
$75,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
For-profit organization
Exploring Defense Readiness and Compliance Pathways for Canadian Advanced Manufacturing
1040974
The project will also include engagement with Canada’s defense industry through sector trade shows and supply chain outreach to better understand procurement pathways and partnership opportunities. This initiative will help position York’s advanced manufacturing capabilities to support Canada’s evolving defense supply
$25,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
Academia
Energy Harvesting from Seawater Currents via Maintenance-Free Metal 3D Printed Magnetohydrodynamic Generators
1041017
Advances exploratory research under the New Beginnings Initiative
$60,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
For-profit organization
Advanced Catalytic Technology for Rapid Wound Care in Austere Environments
1041032
This project aims to develop and validate an advanced catalytic wound care technology for rapid treatment of burns and wounds in austere, defence environments.
$75,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
For-profit organization
Readiness Gap Analysis and Pilot Planning for Operational Training systems
1041077
This project will strengthen readiness outcomes by developing a structured approach to identify and quantify training and qualification gaps in defence training contexts.
$75,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
For-profit organization
Market Readiness and Performance Technology Adaptation Initiative
1041080
This project will evaluate market opportunities and technical adaptation pathways for an integrated physiological performance assessment platform to support high-demand operational environments.