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.
$3,549,786.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Soybean Cluster
ASC-09
The obnjective of the project is to support the demand for shorter season, higher yielding soybean varieties to meet the demand for western and northern production regions.
$4,984,635.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Fostering Sustainable Growth of the Canadian Grape and Wine Sector
ASC-12
The objective of this project is to 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.
$4,448,117.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Accelerating Green Plant Innovation for Environmental and Economic Benefit
ASC-15
The objective of this project is to deliver solutions that mitigate climate change; enhance productivity by expanding the use of automation; improve yields through new genetics and innovative production practices; optimize the use of essential inputs such as energy, water and nutrients; and, develop and discover solutions to manage challenges posed by pests, weeds and diseases.
$10,726,056.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Swine Cluster 3 - Innovating for a Stronger Pork Sector
ASC-10
The objective of this project is to develop new products and processes, increasing productivity through better feeding and nutrition strategies, and developing best management practices at the farm level.
$4,311,047.00
Apr 1, 2018
Canadian National Wheat Cluster
ASC-08
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.
$9,560,282.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Dairy Research Cluster 3: For a profitable, innovative, sustainable sector
ASC-07
The objective of this project is for the development of new or improved tools, practices, products, strategies and technologies in order to increase the efficiency and profitability of the dairy farms, and to improve the welfare and health of the cow and the quality of the milk.
$3,682,013.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Using Science & Innovation to Strengthen Canada's Value-added Food Industry
ASC-14N
The objective of this project is to focus on product and technology innovations in cereals, oats, pulse and new ingredients that serve as natural preservatives, as well as innovative alternatives in food safety practices in frozen vegetables, pork, poultry and dairy to extend shelf-life. This project has the potential to increase value, grow export capacity and enhance Canada's competitiveness in food products.
$4,063,917.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
The Canadian Agricultural Automation Cluster
ASC-17
The objective of this project is to improve labour productivity in agriculture by developing automation, artificial intelligence and precision agricultural technologies and to create a critical mass of expertise and partnerships to address a fundamental challenge of Canadian agriculture.
$3,232,094.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster
ASC-04
The objective of this project is to 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.
$320,817.00
Apr 1, 2018
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Breeding genomics and agronomy research to improve oat yield and quality
ASP-001
The objective of this project is to improve Canadian oat grain yield and quality through a comprehensive set of objectives that will develop new oat cultivars, invest in optimal agronomic practices, enhance genomic selection processes in breeding programs, develop crown rust resistance methods and develop new germplasms for oats.