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.
$49,988.00
Aug 6, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Smarter Privacy—A Service Design Approach to Public Engagement for AI Literacy of Smart Devices
n/a
Improving AI literacy, specifically digital citizenship, may empower individuals to responsibly make informed privacy decisions or effectively exercise their rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
While AI literacy programs currently exist, they are largely limited to formal education or professional settings. This creates a potential inequity as many may not have the ability, capacity, or motivation to access AI literacy courses. This project takes a human-centred service design approach to bridge this AI literacy gap by engaging the public in codesigning strategies to reach a broader population.
$5,000.00
Aug 6, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Trail Maintenance 2025
GC-3162
This grant supports the Singletrack Society Trails Association in the seasonal maintenance of regional trails associated with Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area, including Kama Cliffs Trail, Crew Trail, and Aces and Eights Trail.
$19,500.00
Aug 6, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
The York Factory Cemetery Project – Collaboration between Fox Lake Cree Nation and York Factory First Nation Guardians
GC-3073
This contribution supports the Fox Lake Cree Nation in the management and preservation of the cemetery at the York Factory National Historic Site, where many of their ancestors are buried.
$5,000.00
Aug 6, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
Indigenous Guardians Video
GC-3084
This grant supports the documentation of Indigenous Guardian programs through video or photography. The initiative aims to create a lasting legacy and serve as an ongoing resource for the community, honouring and highlighting the contributions of Indigenous Guardians.
$18,000.00
Aug 6, 2025
Cultural Convergence: Forging Intercultural Connections in Central Alberta
1376381
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Events
$225,420.00
Aug 6, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
PC0011113
PC0011113
Enhance marketing and philanthropy strategy for audience and revenue growth
$31,500.00
Aug 6, 2025
Larlee Creek Hullabaloo
1373986
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
$250,000.00
Aug 5, 2025
Academia
Uncovering the “Hidden Expectations” of Work: Informal Barriers Faced by Autistic Workers
ASC-25/26-082-G
The program Advancing Accessibility Standards Research (The Program) funds the project. The Program funds research projects. The projects try to find, take away and stop obstacles to accessibility.
$29,460.00
Aug 5, 2025
Academia
Contribution to University of Waterloo
SEP-2025-CA-1-University of Waterloo
Welcome international students from a wide range of countries and territories on a short-term study and research exchanges as part of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas and/or Study in Canada Scholarships Programs.
$350,000.00
Aug 5, 2025
For-profit organization
AI-Driven Space Weather Predictions for Safe and Reliable Space Operations
25STDPY29
Space weather—solar storms and geomagnetic disturbances—poses a major risk to satellites, GPS, communications, and power grids, yet current forecasts lack the accuracy and real-time updates needed for effective mitigation. This project develops an AI-powered space weather prediction system that leverages machine learning and real-time satellite data to deliver faster, more reliable, and asset-specific forecasts.