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.
$504,900.00
Jun 1, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
900568
900568
Two economic development officers for a regional government to pursue strategic opportunities to increase business development, investment readiness, and regional collaboration for member communities.
$180,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
Other
Creefest 2026 (23rd Annual)
1382578
Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support
$75,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
Academia
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants - Stage 1
The Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants – Stage 1 for First Nations, Métis, or Indigenous not-for-profit organizations serving more than one distinction and Indigenous postsecondary institutions will fund activities to engage with and exchange knowledge that contribute to wholistic, interdisciplinary and distinctions-based approaches.
$50,000.00
Mar 1, 2026
Individual or sole proprietorship
Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in Research Connection Grants
The Indigenous Capacity and Leadership Research Connection Grants support a wide range of events and outreach activities that contribute to and support wholistic research strategies, capacity growth, self-determination and leadership for First Nations and Métis communities to conduct research.
$50,000.00
Feb 25, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
Aski Mamohtiwoin - Land Gathering: Community Gathering for 7 Omushkego Community member to discuss development in their region, with a focus on Ring of Fire.
INRP-42
The objective of this project is to enhance Indigenous participation in the natural resource economy, and support governance, and First Nation, government, and/or industry engagement.
$5,000.00
Dec 17, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan
To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies.
To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous, local communities and federal stakeholders.
To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system.
$45,000.00
Nov 19, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
INTER-COMMUNITY YOUTH & ELDERS LAND USE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
IFI2526G2
This project is mostly about environmental stewardship and Indigenous forest economic development.
$75,000.00
Sep 25, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
Community Gathering to Discuss Ring of Fire Development and Associated Supply Roads
G-CMIF-0067
The purpose of this agreement is to enhance the ability for Indigenous Peoples to engage and participate in projects related to enabling infrastructure for critical minerals development.
$67,500.00
Apr 1, 2025
Cree Fest 2025 (2nd annual)
1371644
Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support
$750,000.00
Jan 10, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
Hudson Bay and James Bay Coastal Community Climate Resilience
C060
The purpose of this agreement is to develop community and regional coastal climate change adaptation plans to increase climate resiliency for local Indigenous communities within James Bay and southern Hudson Bay.