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.
$375,000.00
Sep 30, 2025
Academia
Economic Security and Corporate Espionage Network (ECONSEC)
ECONSEC will conduct research on economic security and corporate espionage – with a particular focus on businesses and universities – as a key element of national security, Canadian defence and Canadian prosperity. ECONSEC intends to map and identify this new threat reality and connect The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) with leading experts to inform the policy debate.
$50,000.00
Sep 22, 2025
Academia
Home Guard Institutions and National Preparedness in the Baltic Republics and Ukraine
This project consists of exploring how Baltic states engage civilians in defence and resistance through interviews complemented by analysis of legislation, grey literature, and press coverage of the development of home guard as a critical part of national defense.
$49,563.00
Sep 19, 2025
International (non-government)
Exploring Best Practices for the Responsible Military Use of AI
This project consists of a research study that assesses AI risks and opportunities, identifying actionable best practices for Canada and its allies to ensure responsible use of AI technologies. The project also seeks to assess how military use of AI affects other priorities, including climate change and diversity and inclusion.
$41,819.00
Sep 17, 2025
Academia
Canada's Role in the Securitization of Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains
The project consists of a study that seeks to synthesize the state of critical minerals strategies and security worldwide (with a focus on the Indo-Pacific and Canada) and to develop a new paradigm for the West through case studies on nickel, germanium, and graphite.
$49,650.00
Sep 17, 2025
Academia
Dual-Use Digital Infrastructure: Learning From Allies About Procurement and Innovation
This project consists of a comparative case study between Poland, Belgium and the Netherlands to examine their approach to research, investment and procurement of dual-use technologies (AI, quantum, etc.) and analyze lessons learned, policies and investments.
$49,130.00
Sep 17, 2025
Academia
SITREP-Q: Quantum Readiness in a Changing Global Security Environment
This project consists of a two-day conference in Kingston aimed at providing a situation report from military, academic, and industry leaders on the state of Canada’s quantum readiness.
$10,000.00
Sep 17, 2025
Academia
Impacts of Climate Change and Geopolitics on the Defence of Canada's Arctic
The project consists of exploring the consequences of climate, environmental and geopolitical changes on the future defence requirements in the Artic and the Canadian North.
$50,000.00
Sep 10, 2025
Academia
Nerve center of innovation
This project consists of a research on how industry hubs located near defence bases in allied countries compare in terms of fostering innovation and streamlining procurement processes in order to identify best practices for innovation and effective public-private partnerships in Canada.
$9,400.00
Sep 10, 2025
Academia
Disinformation as a National Security Risk: A Comparative Analysis of NATO Countries' Defence Policies
The project consists of examining how the defence against disinformation is articulated and addressed in defence policies of NATO member states with the purpose to produce recommendations to improve Canadian policies on the matter.
$750,000.00
Sep 5, 2025
Academia
North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN)
NAADSN will analyze how climate change is reshaping national and North American security, particularly in the Arctic and Northern regions, and intends to address the evolving nature of the Canada-United States relationship.