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.
$228,000.00
Apr 1, 2021
Individual or sole proprietorship
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
11020212022Q1213
The Discovery Grants Program assists in promoting and maintaining a diversified base of high-quality research capability in the natural sciences and engineering in Canadian universities; fostering research excellence; and providing a stimulating environment for research training.
$45,000.00
Apr 1, 2021
Individual or sole proprietorship
Postdoctoral Fellowships
11020212022Q12130
The Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) Program provides support to a core of the most promising researchers at a pivotal time in their careers.
$100,000.00
Apr 1, 2021
Academia
College Synergy Awards
11020212022Q12131
Their success has enriched the academic and research programs within Canadian post-secondary institutions while providing tangible benefits to Canadians.
$162,586.00
Apr 1, 2021
Individual or sole proprietorship
Discovery Grants Program - Ship Time
11020212022Q12132
The Ship Time Program allows those holding an NSERC Discovery Grant to apply for additional funds to access vessels in support of their research programs.
$5,000.00
Apr 1, 2021
International (non-government)
PromoScience Supplement for Science Odyssey
11020212022Q12138
NSERC's PromoScience Program offers financial support for Science Odyssey which is Canada's largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, featuring fun and inspiring experiences in museums, research centres, laboratories and classrooms from coast to coast.
$12,500.00
Apr 1, 2021
Individual or sole proprietorship
Discovery Launch Supplements
11020212022Q1214
The Discovery Launch Supplement is awarded to all Early Career Researchers who are recipients of their first Discovery Grant.
$5,000.00
Apr 1, 2021
International (non-government)
PromoScience Supplement for Science Odyssey
11020212022Q12140
NSERC's PromoScience Program offers financial support for Science Odyssey which is Canada's largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, featuring fun and inspiring experiences in museums, research centres, laboratories and classrooms from coast to coast.
$150,000.00
Apr 1, 2021
Academia
Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k)
11020212022Q12145
The Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. The mutually beneficial collaborations are expected to result in economic benefits to the company and/or Canada.
$25,000.00
Apr 1, 2021
Academia
Engage Grants for colleges
11020212022Q12147
These grants are intended to foster the development of new research partnerships by supporting short-term research and development projects aimed at addressing a company-specific problem; that is, a problem related to the company’s core competencies or activities.
$222,000.00
Apr 1, 2021
Individual or sole proprietorship
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
11020212022Q1215
The Discovery Grants Program assists in promoting and maintaining a diversified base of high-quality research capability in the natural sciences and engineering in Canadian universities; fostering research excellence; and providing a stimulating environment for research training.