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.
$255,000.00
Apr 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Advancement of A and B enzymes for pre-clinical and clinical use
1030906
This project focuses on further characterizing EnzBO2 by establishing an in-house enzyme kinetic characterization platform, scaling up regulatory quality production of A and B enzymes, and developing a reliable freeze-drying method for preservation and transport.
$75,000.00
May 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Braille Education Platform Enhancement
1030965
Blind students in Canada and globally often lack access to quality education due to limited braille literacy support. Bonocle is developing an enterprise software for vision itinerant teachers and a gamified educational app for blind and low vision students.
$677,000.00
May 1, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Accelerating Sustainable Technology and Commercialization FY2025-26
1031041
This program will connect 35-40 Canadian SMEs in the bioproducts sector with a Canadian service provider who will help accelerate the commercialization of their innovative products and processes. Access to appropriate services from the broad range of commercial and technical assistance available improves both the likelihood and speed of commercial success for these Canadian SMEs. Furthermore, by identifying and engaging Canadian talent to provide these services, the value of the program is retained in Canada and national supply chains are created for these SMEs.
$88,209.00
May 16, 2025
For-profit organization
Expanding AI-Driven Soft-Skills Training Scenarios
1031085
This project focuses on enhancing Spandrel Interactive’s mixed reality platform with advanced AI avatar capabilities and Unreal Engine 5 features, enabling rapid prototyping of virtual and mixed reality scenarios for diverse use cases.
$885,129.00
May 9, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
IP Assist: L1 - Introduction to Intellectual Property for innovative IRAP SMEs and IP Assist L2 - Comprehensive IP Strategy for IRAP SMEs
1031163
This project will enable SFU VentureLabs to facilitate the provision of strategic, one-to-one Level 1 (L1) - IP Awareness sessions, and development of a Level 1 (L2) comprehensive IP strategy for IRAP SMEs, in order to increase their business success and to increase IP capabilities in Canada.
$195,000.00
Apr 1, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Fostering Innovation in Canadian Agriculture and Food Sector Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through Applied Research and Engineering Services.
1031174
The organization will work to strengthen the innovative capability of
Atlantic Canadian Agriculture and Food Sector SMEs through
the provision of short-term scientific, technical and advisory
assistance in support of applied research and development
with a focus on manufacturing advances, whether it be
through automation, vision systems, process improvements,
etc
$636,000.00
Apr 1, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Interactive visits to innovative SMEs to help solve business problems.
1031228
Provide support to entrepreneurs to help them better understand their business environment, such as defining their business case and identifying target markets and business models, as well as support for solving specific business problems.
$182,060.00
May 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Development of Digital Mental Health Engagement Software Mobile App and Associated Web Portal Platform.
1031229
Soma Health Solutions Inc. is developing a digital platform to support mental health engagement through a mobile app and web portal. The platform will enable secure interaction between patients and professionals, with AI-driven features designed to enhance user support and wellness tracking. Over 12 months, the project will focus on testing, refinement, and preparing the product for commercial launch, aiming to improve access to effective, scalable mental health support solutions.
$163,500.00
May 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Compact Edge server optimized for cooling, ruggedness, cost, manufacturability, and usability
1031267
To research and develop a new generation of Edge servers for industrial applications.
$75,000.00
Jun 2, 2025
For-profit organization
Strategic support in production optimization and planning
1031280
The firm is launching a strategic project to implement, improve, and optimize processes at its new plant, with the clear goal of becoming the leader in modular construction in Eastern Canada.