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.
$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.
$5,383,429.00
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 enhance Canada’s international market presence and secure enduring commercial and strategic partnerships within the global lamb and sheep sector.
$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.
$5,860,865.00
Jun 20, 2023
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.
$2,267,609.00
Jun 10, 2023
Not-for-profit organization or charity
The Food Sustainability and Resilience Cluster
SCAP-ASC-14
This project aims to address climate change and economic growth through the reduction of food waste and optimization of primary agriculture inputs, as well as supporting the circular economy by investing in food processing and converting to value-added products.
$8,197,698.00
Apr 1, 2023
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Canada's Beef and Forage Cluster: Driving Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability
SCAP-ASC-01
The objective of this project is to conduct research and knowledge technology transfer to drive the growth of Canada’s beef industry and overall economy, address greenhouse gas reduction and carbon sequestration opportunities and enhance sector resilience and public trust related to animal health and antibiotic resistance.
$4,243,511.00
Apr 1, 2023
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Sustainable Biomass Management in Canada: Mitigating Climate Change and Advancing the Bioeconomy
SCAP-ASC-16
The objective of this project is to conduct research and knowledge technology transfer to drive the growth of Canada’s bioeconomy, support greenhouse gas reduction (GHG) and carbon sequestration opportunities and increase opportunities for agricultural producers in the sector.
$1,078,603.00
Apr 1, 2023
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster 2
SCAP-ASC-04
This project aims to increase crop diversity that will result in an agricultural ecosystem that is profitable, resilient to climate change and producing limited greenhouse gas emissions.
$6,503,847.00
Apr 1, 2023
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Crop diversification in a climate resilient agriculture with reduced environmental footprint
SCAP-ASC-05
This project aims to build capacity, increase the acreage seeded for five low hectarage crops (camelina, flax, carinata, mustard and sunflower) and better compete with large acreage crops.