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.
$450,000.00
Jan 1, 2026
For-profit organization
Advancing a Biomass-to-Biocarbon Reactor Technology for Commercial Demonstration
1040031
This project advances next generation pyrolytic carbonization reactor for deployment in a demonstration site at a municipal landfill. The project will validate the performance and commercial readiness of an innovative technology for converting biomass and organic waste into high value biocarbon and permanent carbon storage across agriculture, remediation, construction and green infrastructure.
$30,000.00
Sep 8, 2025
For-profit organization
Youth to Support Biocarbon Applications Research
1035341
This project supports the hiring of a Laboratory Research Analyst to advance research on biocarbon. The work will focus on developing and applying characterization methods for biomass and biochar, supporting in-house and external projects for biochar applications in agricultural soils, construction materials, green infrastructure, and environmental remediation. The role also assists with certification processes and ensures safety in lab operations.
$706,145.00
Apr 3, 2024
For-profit organization
Develop and Demonstrate an Agricultural/Biomass Waste to Biochar Process and Applications Research
ACT-RI-262
This project aims to produce nutrient-rich biochar from agricultural, agri-food and food waste.
$10,067.00
Aug 25, 2023
For-profit organization
IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement
1009481
The project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the firm.
$30,000.00
May 15, 2023
For-profit organization
Biocarbon Production and Applications Research
1005724
This project will explore the production of biocarbon from organic waste inputs and the carbon sequestration potential of incorporating biocarbon into agriculture, sustainable construction, green infrastructure and other goods and processes. The Youth will gain experience in researching the production of biocarbon from organic waste inputs, the sequestration of biocarbon in stable places and products, the pre-processing of organic waste inputs (size reduction, moisture reduction), the carbonization of organic waste inputs through pyrolytic reaction, and the management, data collection and reporting of cleantech engineering projects.
$252,000.00
Jan 30, 2023
For-profit organization
Technological Advancement of an Organic Waste Carbonization System
1001986
This project will advance the organic waste processing and carbonization technologies to a near-commercial technology readiness level. It will also demonstrate the carbon sequestration potential of integrating captured biocarbon into renewable agriculture, sustainable construction, and green infrastructure projects.
$449,383.00
Jan 6, 2023
For-profit organization
Conversion of Food Waste into Stable Biocarbon as a Carbon Sequestration and Methane Reduction Solution
FWRC-D075-2
The objective of this project is to chemically break down or “pyrolyze” food waste into constituent elements, primarily carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The gaseous elements are removed from the reactor and can be used to produce sustainable energy. The carbon is left behind. This newly formed biocarbon is stable and can be used in a variety of value-added applications.
$6,077.00
Jul 13, 2022
For-profit organization
IP Assist: Intellectual Property Strategy Engagement
993049
The Project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the Firm
$100,000.00
Jan 14, 2022
For-profit organization
The Conversion of Food Waste into Stable Biocarbon
FWRC-D075-1
The objective of this project is to convert food waste into a stable form of biocarbon that (1) sequesters atmospheric CO2, (2) prevents future landfill methane emissions, and (3) supports sustainable agriculture.
$205,200.00
May 10, 2021
For-profit organization
Biomass to Biochar Thermal Treatment Process
971468
This project will focus on the development and manufacture of a technology for thermally treating waste biomass to reduce future methane emissions. The technology will be field tested at two pilot sites in partnership with Manitoba municipalities.