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.

Found nine records

$30,000.00

Apr 1, 2026

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Customer Engagement Resource

Agreement Number:

1041324

Duration: from Apr 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Description:

The primary objective of this project is to expand the customer service and experience team to enhance support from the point of sale through ongoing product use. The role will focus on developing fitting guides and processes to streamline the bike ordering experience. For the launch of a new product, the position will also help coordinate key tasks to ensure timely delivery to customers. Additionally, drawing on the employee’s background, the role will support wheelchair and bike fittings, product demonstrations, and production of small sub-assemblies required for customer maintenance.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T3B 0K6

$30,000.00

Apr 1, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Wheelchair Product Support Specialist

Agreement Number:

1029353

Duration: from Apr 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025
Description:

The focus of this project is to define and implement customer experience goals for the Era wheelchair and future wheelchair products, ensuring firm's offerings consistently meet and exceed customer expectations. This initiative will align customer support practices, educational resources, and community engagement strategies to deliver a positive and consistent user experience throughout the product lifecycle.

The project aims to achieve the following objectives:
1. Define Customer Experience Goals
2. Enhance Client/Customer Support
3. Develop resources for client engagement
4. Streamline communications and order processing
5. Boost visibility and community engagement

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T3B 0K6

$106,615.00

Mar 3, 2025

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Bowhead Wheelchair Lift

Agreement Number:

20125530

Duration: from Mar 3, 2025 to Mar 2, 2027
Description:

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada
Program Name: Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T3B0K6

$30,000.00

Apr 1, 2024

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Youth Hire for BowHead Design

Agreement Number:

1017351

Duration: from Apr 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024
Description:

The primary objective of this project is to elevate the overall experience of Bowhead customers by employing a dedicated Customer Experience Representative. This role will focus on enhancing customer satisfaction, improving communication channels, and ensuring a seamless experience from point of sale to future maintenance needs. Sierra is an adaptive athlete herself and is a leader in the adaptive MTB community. Her experience will be very beneficial to Bowhead and the overall success of our company. In addition to Customer Experience, Sierra will be managing our Sport Development Team during this project. This will contribute to marketing goals and overall brand awareness world wide.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T3B 0K6

$250,000.00

Jul 1, 2023

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Reign Wheelchair and RAPID E-Assist

Agreement Number:

1008011

Duration: from Jul 1, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024
Description:

The project proposed is to launch Bowhead's wheelchair division and starting lineup of wheelchair products by a) completing the development of the flagship Reign ultralight manual wheelchair, b) starting on the development of a second chair, and c) using Bowhead's technical expertise to initiate Bowhead's RAPID™ electric drive system for manual wheelchairs. Bowhead believes that there is great opportunity in the wheelchair market and in the fresh ideas and innovation that Bowhead can bring with these new products.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T3B 0K6

$315,000.00

Oct 1, 2021

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Advanced, Modular, Vehicle Leveling System for Variable Loads & Velocity

Agreement Number:

979824

Duration: from Oct 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022
Description:

To advance Bowhead's articulating self-leveling technology within current product lines and into new product platforms and to create critical intellectual property needed to enhance the value of the company.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T3B 0K6

$30,000.00

Jul 1, 2021

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Community relations and business development

Agreement Number:

975303

Duration: from Jul 1, 2021 to Feb 28, 2022
Description:

The graduate will be involved in marketing and business development projects that will contribute to the success and overall impact of the company. Projects will include working with partners, customers, people with disabilities and non-profit organizations in order to increase access to our adaptive sporting equipment, products and technology.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T3B 0K6

$26,250.00

Sep 1, 2020

For-profit organization

Agreement:

Bowhead Articulating Technology

Agreement Number:

955888

Duration: from Sep 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2021
Description:

The hiring of a recent engineering graduate to aid in the development and growth of Bowhead Design Corp and their respective products. The project pertains specifically to the expansion of Bowhead's articulating technology.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T3C 2M5

$40,000.00

Sep 1, 2020

For-profit organization

Agreement:

E-assisted Off-Road Hand Cycle

Agreement Number:

956012

Duration: from Sep 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021
Description:

This project involves the development and commercialization of an e-assisted off-road hand cycle for adaptive users. The hand cycle will allow the user, with the aid of an electric motor, to gain access to off road trails and locations while taking advantage of Bowhead's unique suspension systems to remain level while the cycle maneuvers uneven and off camber terrain.

Organization: National Research Council Canada
Program Name: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA T3B 0K6