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.
$30,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
For-profit organization
Customer Engagement Resource
1041324
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.
$30,000.00
Apr 1, 2025
For-profit organization
Wheelchair Product Support Specialist
1029353
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
$106,615.00
Mar 3, 2025
For-profit organization
Bowhead Wheelchair Lift
20125530
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.
$30,000.00
Apr 1, 2024
For-profit organization
Youth Hire for BowHead Design
1017351
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.
$250,000.00
Jul 1, 2023
For-profit organization
Reign Wheelchair and RAPID E-Assist
1008011
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.
$315,000.00
Oct 1, 2021
For-profit organization
Advanced, Modular, Vehicle Leveling System for Variable Loads & Velocity
979824
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.
$30,000.00
Jul 1, 2021
For-profit organization
Community relations and business development
975303
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.
$26,250.00
Sep 1, 2020
For-profit organization
Bowhead Articulating Technology
955888
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.
$40,000.00
Sep 1, 2020
For-profit organization
E-assisted Off-Road Hand Cycle
956012
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.