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.
$2,000,000.00
Nov 6, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Humanitarian data and security support - INSO 2025
7470952 P015728001
September 2025 – The changing nature of conflicts worldwide resulted in unprecedented humanitarian needs. This poses unique safety and security challenges for humanitarian organizations delivering assistance to vulnerable populations, despite international humanitarian law’s protections. Conflicts worldwide result in countless and often deliberate attacks on medical and humanitarian personnel. More than ever before, frontline humanitarian workers and non-governmental organizations require free and up-to-date information, analysis and advice. This supports informed decision-making, enables humanitarian access, and helps them serve populations most in need.
With Global Affairs Canada’s support, International non-governmental organization Safety Organisation (INSO) helps humanitarian organizations fulfill their mandates safely by providing timely information and assistance to reduce security risks. Project activities include: (1) providing 24/7 safety alerts and analysis to non-governmental organization (NGOs) operating in high-risk areas; (2) offering security briefings to NGO staff to ensure preparedness in crisis contexts; and (3) facilitating interagency coordination to improve collaboration and response in conflict zones. The project primarily benefits international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and their staff, particularly those working in conflict zones, who rely on accurate safety information to carry out their operations and deliver aid effectively.
$700,000.00
Jul 30, 2021
Not-for-profit organization or charity
2021 – INSO - Supporting the safety and security of humanitarian non-governmental organizations
7429717 P010243001
March 2021 – The changing nature of conflicts worldwide has resulted in unprecedented humanitarian needs, and poses unique safety and security challenges for humanitarian organisations delivering assistance to vulnerable populations, despite protections enshrined in international humanitarian law. Conflicts worldwide are resulting in countless and often deliberate attacks on medical and humanitarian personnel. More than ever before, frontline humanitarian workers and non-governmental organizations require free and up to date information, analysis and advice that supports informed decision making and enables humanitarian access, helping them serve populations most in need.
With GAC’s support, INSO works to support humanitarian organizations in fulfilling their mandates safely by providing timely information and assistance in mitigating security risks. Project activities include: (1) providing daily reporting including incident reports, analytical reports and thematic reports; (2) facilitating coordination meetings on access, safety and security amongst humanitarian organizations; (3) providing expert advice on risk mitigation at all stages of clients’ program cycle; and (4) provision of capacity building and crisis response to humanitarian organizations, including reviews of partner security plans and policies, free training courses in security management and conflict analysis.
$1,000,000.00
May 7, 2021
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Syria and Iraq Crises - Supporting the Safety of Humanitarian Workers
7429906 P010403001
The ongoing crises in Syria and Iraq continues to drive protracted displacement and humanitarian needs across the region. Over 10 years into the Syrian conflict, an estimated 11 million people remain in need of humanitarian assistance in Syria, and 4.1 million persons in Iraq. In both countries, these needs have been met with large-scale humanitarian responses implemented by hundreds of implementing organizations working in high-risk environments. These humanitarian responses in Syria have also been marred by countless attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel.
With GAC’s support, this project works to support humanitarian organizations in fulfilling their mandates safely by providing timely information and assistance in mitigating risk. Project activities include: (1) providing daily reporting including incident reports, analytical reports and thematic reports; (2) facilitating coordination meetings on access, safety and security amongst humanitarian organizations; (3) providing expert advice on risk mitigation at all stages of clients’ program cycle; and (4) provision of capacity building and crisis response to humanitarian organizations, including reviews of partner security plans and policies, free training courses in security management and conflict analysis.
$700,000.00
Apr 28, 2020
Not-for-profit organization or charity
2020 – INSO - Supporting the safety and security of humanitarian non-governmental organizations
7420052 P009046001
April 2020 – The changing nature of conflicts worldwide has resulted in unprecedented humanitarian needs, and poses unique safety and security challenges for humanitarian organisations delivering assistance to vulnerable populations, despite protections enshrined in international humanitarian law. Conflicts worldwide are resulting in countless and often deliberate attacks on medical and humanitarian personnel. More than ever before, frontline humanitarian workers and non-governmental organizations require free and up to date information, analysis and advice that supports informed decision making and enables humanitarian access, helping them serve populations most in need.
With GAC’s support, INSO works to support humanitarian organizations in fulfilling their mandates safely by providing timely information and assistance in mitigating security risks. Project activities include: (1) providing daily reporting including incident reports, analytical reports and thematic reports; (2) facilitating coordination meetings on access, safety and security amongst humanitarian organizations; (3) providing expert advice on risk mitigation at all stages of clients’ program cycle; and (4) provision of capacity building and crisis response to humanitarian organizations, including reviews of partner security plans and policies, free training courses in security management and conflict analysis.