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.
$288,090.00
Feb 20, 2026
Academia
Molecularly Imprinted Opto-Fluidic Platform for Ultra-Sensitive Detection and Quantification of Biomarkers in Space
25FAYOB11
This project will develop a compact biosensing system, optimized and validated for space mission conditions, to deliver non-invasive, real-time, and high-fidelity health monitoring while providing students with hands-on experience in payload development, microfluidics, and optical sensing.
$270,324.00
Feb 20, 2026
Academia
Space Simulation Chamber Testing of Laser-Thermal Propulsion as an Enabler of Human Spaceflight to Mars
25FAMCB36
The primary objective of this project is to develop and validate laser-thermal propulsion for spacecraft, leveraging affordable fibre optic lasers and a phased-array system to achieve faster and safe travel to Mars and deep space. Key deliverables include designing and testing a fully integrated thruster system—enhanced by recent breakthroughs in propellant absorption—within a space simulation chamber, engineering a novel inflatable optical concentrator for precise laser energy focusing, and employing high-performance computing to model energy transfer and thrust generation. The project also aims to demonstrate readiness for in-space deployment, with immediate applications in orbit transfer, station-keeping, and debris remediation, while providing hands-on training to students in collaboration with aerospace experts to ensure graduates are proficient in modern spaceflight engineering practices.
$3,650,000.00
Feb 20, 2026
Academia
UBC Battery Innovation Centre
AIP-26-013
This project is mostly related to technology research and development.
$72,000.00
Feb 20, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
NIFSC-NorthForM Collaboration
GC-130734S
The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase traditional knowledge and support improved understanding of land-based impacts of resource development.
$798,612.00
Feb 20, 2026
For-profit organization
Integrating Energy Management in Groupe Savoie’s facilities and Heat Recovery from Dust Collectors
G2-26-02148
This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's industrial sector.
$60,000.00
Feb 20, 2026
Other
Assessing Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Canada with Respect to the Special Report on Extremes
KA02
The objective of this Project is to produce a report that assesses the growing damages and losses resulting from inadequately investing in risk reduction and preventing risk creation.
$60,000.00
Feb 20, 2026
For-profit organization
Assessing climate change impacts and adaptation on international dimensions that affects Canada and Canadians (Canadians in the world)
KA06
The objective of this Project is to produce a chapter that assesses the state of knowledge and the implications for Canada of global climate change impacts and trends in adaptation.
$60,000.00
Feb 20, 2026
For-profit organization
Assessing climate change impacts and adaptation in Canada with respect to food
KA07
The objective of this Project is to produce a report that assesses climate change impacts and adaptation with a focus on innovation for food security.
$59,907.00
Feb 20, 2026
Academia
Assessing climate change impacts and adaptation in Canada with respect to community infrastructure
KA04
The objective of this Project is to produce a chapter that assesses climate change impacts and adaptation for built and natural infrastructure systems in urban communities, small municipalities and Indigenous communities
$1,012,554.00
Feb 20, 2026
For-profit organization
Integrating Energy Management in Groupe Savoie’s facilities and Heat Recovery from Dust Collectors
G2-26-02148
This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's industrial sector.