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.
$200,000.00
Dec 15, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Supporting Park Establishment in the Teetł’it Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed and Kitaskinaw Indigenous Protected Conserved Area
GC-3239
This contribution supports the Nature Conservancy of Canada in the establishment of two protected areas: Kitaskinaw Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in Manitoba and the proposed national park in Teetłit Gwinjik (Peel River) Watershed, Yukon. This includes facilitating dialogue among parties, providing technical and conservation-planning expertise, and helping identify strategies or mechanisms to resolve mineral claims as part of the park establishment process.
$5,000.00
Jul 7, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Honouring Kānaka Maoli in British Columbia: A Legacy of Presence, Labour, and Culture
GC-3507
This grant supports Spirit of the Pacific Cultural Society in organizing and executing a public event, shared programming, and a panel and/or exhibit at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
$24,760.00
Jul 2, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
The York Factory Cemetery Project
GC-3521
This contribution supports York Factory First Nation in the stewardship and preservation of the cemetery at York Factory National Historic Site, where many of the Nation's ancestors are buried. The project is carried out in collaboration with Fox Lake Cree Nation.
$24,760.00
Jul 2, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
The York Factory Cemetery Project
GC-3522
This contribution supports the Fox Lake Cree Nation in the stewardship and preservation of the cemetery at York Factory National Historic Site, where many of the Nation's ancestors are buried. The project is carried out in collaboration with York Factory First Nation.
$5,000.00
Jun 26, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
Tseshaht First Nation Archaeology Project in the Broken Group Islands (2026-27)
GC-3470
This grant supports the Tseshaht First Nation to conduct an archaeology project in their traditional territory within the Broken Group Islands.
$21,000.00
Jun 26, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
Manitoba Métis Federation Involvement at Riel House and Seven Oaks National Historic Sites
GC-3475
This contribution supports increased involvement of the Manitoba Métis Federation at Riel House National Historic Site and Seven Oaks National Historic Site. It promotes education, engagement, and active participation of Métis citizens and youth at two historically significant Métis sites.
$4,300.00
Jun 23, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Whale Portraits
GC-3510
This grant supports the effective communication of research results to users and visitors of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Whale Portraits is a seasonal weekly newsletter that promotes awareness of the Canadian public about the protection of natural heritage.
$4,000.00
Jun 22, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Terranaut Club’s Junior Wildlife Conservation Program
GC-3506
This grant supports free and pay-what-you-can science and nature exploration programs for girls and under-represented genders (girls+) from the Maritimes. The program is led exclusively by women+ in science and designed to encourage disadvantaged and under-represented girls+ to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers and become environmental leaders in their own communities.
$21,000.00
Jun 18, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
2026 Jasper Museum Programs and Events
GC-3474
This grant supports and enables natural and human history programs and events at the Jasper Museum to be created and delivered to park visitors in a contemporary museum setting.
$5,000.00
Jun 17, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
Rouge National Urban Park First Nations Advisory Circle Engagement
GC-3500
This grant supports the Chippewas of Rama First Nation to participate in First Nations Advisory Circle activities for Rouge National Urban Park, including meetings, correspondence, reviews and operational requests as well as provide advice and guidance on initiatives not covered by specific project capacity funding.