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 23, 2026
For-profit organization
Evaluation of an AI-Driven Platform to Accelerate Critical Mineral Intelligence and Supply Chain Resilience for Defence Applications
1040670
This project evaluates an AI platform designed to transform historical mineral exploration records into structured, searchable intelligence to support strategic mineral supply chain awareness for defence.
$75,000.00
Mar 23, 2026
For-profit organization
(Exploration Phase) Symroc Multi-Domain Tactical Surveillance for Arctic Sovereignty
1040673
This exploration project investigates the feasibility of adapting Symroc’s high-fidelity seismic and acoustic sensing technology for Canadian defence and Arctic sovereignty.
$75,000.00
Mar 23, 2026
For-profit organization
Strategic Market Alignment and Technical Capability Exploration for Defence Applications
1040674
This project will position OpenCycle Technologies Inc. for structured engagement in the Canadian defence market by developing a detailed understanding of defence capability priorities, procurement processes, and application pathways for the firm’s existing low-power, networked sensing and edge-AI platform.
$75,000.00
Mar 23, 2026
For-profit organization
Defence Readiness Project - Three Potential New Opportunities
1040681
Well Engineered will use project funding for several new initiatives that will increase the team's engagement in the Canadian Defense Industry.
$53,000.00
Mar 23, 2026
For-profit organization
Establishing Defence Market Opportunities, Procurement Processes, and MIL-STD-810 Qualification Testing for a Compact, High-Performance, ITAR-Free, Dual-Use IMU
1040690
This project will advance the defence readiness of the firm by establishing defence market opportunities, clarifying procurement processes, and executing MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification testing directly relevant to defence platforms and missions.
$75,000.00
Mar 23, 2026
For-profit organization
Defence Readiness Assessment for a Digital Identity Continuity System in Operational Environments
1040726
This project will assess the defence readiness of a Canadian-developed digital identity documentation system designed to support traceability and accountability in complex operational environments.
$75,000.00
Mar 23, 2026
For-profit organization
AI-Enabled Counter-UAV Detection Technologies
1040752
This project will evaluate AI-enabled counter-UAV technologies designed to detect and track unauthorized drones in sensitive airspace. The work will assess sensing approaches combining radar and optical systems with artificial intelligence to improve identification and monitoring of drone activity. The project will also explore the use of unmanned aerial platforms to extend detection coverage and support counter-UAV operations.
$75,000.00
Mar 23, 2026
For-profit organization
RF-Shielded & Oversized Assemblies for Canadian Defence Facilities
1040760
Ambico will explore the development of a combined radio frequency (RF)-shielded and oversized door assembly to support secure and resilient infrastructure at Canadian defence facilities.
$75,000.00
Mar 23, 2026
For-profit organization
Research into Orthopedic tools for forward deployed surgical teams
1040807
Engage in exploratory activities aimed at advancing applications in the defence sector to better understand operational requirements and validation pathways. These activities will position the company to refine its value proposition for military adoption and inform future technical development aligned with NATO operational needs.
$75,000.00
Mar 23, 2026
For-profit organization
Standardization of Port Electric Solutions Quality Management System, plus promoting Port to Dept. of National Defence
1040810
This project’s purpose will be to research and develop a plan to elevate Port’s Quality Management System and all other relevant systems to a level that allows inclusion in defence industry contracts.