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.
$9,565,691.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Canadian Agri-Science Cluster for Horticulture 3
ASC18-19
The objective of this project is to address the key challenges identified in the National Research Priorities in order to improve the competitiveness and economic position of the Canadian horticulture industry.
$6,917,080.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Poultry Science Cluster III: Enhancing Value to Canadian through Research
ASC-20
The objective of this project is to advance the Canadian poultry value chain through research targeted to issues that are important to all Canadians including producers, processors, distributors, consumers and society as a whole.
$8,359,886.00
Apr 1, 2018
Canada’s Sustainable Beef & Forage Science Cluster
ASC-01
AgriScience Program Cluster component accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
$5,383,429.00
Mar 31, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Grow Yellow to Go Green: Advancing Canada's Economy and Environmental Footprint with Canola
SCAP-ASC-02
This project aims to achieve sustainable canola yield intensification that will result in a resilient canola sector to meet global demand and increase Canada’s global competitiveness and growth.
$5,534,371.00
Mar 27, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Organic Science Cluster 4- Advancing the Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture
SCAP-ASC-13
This project aims to develop and measure the environmental impacts of sustainable farming practices for conserving soil, water, and biodiversity and provide producers with best practices based on validated environmental benefits.
$4,295,083.00
Jan 26, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Advancing Scientific Knowledge for the Growth and Sustainability of the Canadian Poultry Value Chain
SCAP-ASC-18
This project aims to address the research priorities of industry and government with a focus on improved production efficiencies, improving welfare and animal health, and reducing environmental impacts through a novel and innovative approach.
$854,530.00
Apr 1, 2024
For-profit organization
Canadian AgriSafety Applied Science Program
SCAP-ASP-050
This project aims to bring together stakeholders to address gaps in agricultural safety science and technology to enhance health and safety of farm workers and livestock facilities. The Activities in this application address specific steps in the Hierarchy.
$1,226,132.00
Apr 1, 2024
Indigenous recipients
Improving cattle health and resiliency by harnessing the medicinal properties of traditional plants
SCAP-ASP-024
This project aims to incorporate traditional indigenous knowledge and traditional Western science to study the foraging habits and behaviors of eth wild cow herd located on Meares Island and advance the knowledge and development of innovative plant biologics of the traditional plants and seaweed.
$749,705.00
Jul 16, 2024
Indigenous recipients
Northern Food Production Systems: Sustainable systems for Indigenous food sovereignty
SCAP-ASP-018
This project aims to transform energy efficiency and revitalize Indigenous food systems at the Naurvik site in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut.
$2,611,624.00
Apr 1, 2018
Focused Research for Atlantic Grains and Oilseed Sustainability
ASP-008
AgriScience Program Project component accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.