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.
$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.
$215,435.00
Dec 24, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
500007244
500007244
Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife and to protect aquatic species at risk.
$4,300.00
Jun 26, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Whale Portraits
GC-3065
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.
$1,161,640.00
Apr 1, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Encourage the sustainable management of Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs and aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours.
$15,000.00
Mar 17, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Opportunity study for pooling Seasea technology
GC-2935
This contribution supports an opportunity study to evaluate the possibility of integrating the video-based beluga whale detection technologies used in a scientific monitoring program into the network of connected sites of the “Window on Belugas” project, an immersive interpretation and scientific research activity on beluga whales offered at several sites in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, as well as in the area targeted for its expansion. The linking of technologies will enhance the awareness-raising activity and support the sustainability of the project by optimizing resources between partners.
$40,000.00
Dec 12, 2024
Aboriginal recipient
The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.
$40,000.00
Dec 12, 2024
Aboriginal recipient
The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.
$4,300.00
Jul 22, 2024
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Whale Portraits
GC-2643
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.
$732,354.00
Mar 25, 2024
Not-for-profit organization or charity
To carry out the Government of Canada’s 2018 Nature Legacy for Canada, which includes supporting and leveraging efforts to protect and recover aquatic species at risk; and building Indigenous capacity.
$354,164.00
Mar 21, 2024
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife and to protect aquatic species at risk.