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.
$120,000.00
May 15, 2026
Individual or sole proprietorship
Applied Research and Development grants
11020262027Q13838
Support research and development (R&D) projects led by college researchers in partnership with private sector, public sector or not-for-profit organizations based in Canada while encouraging collaboration with universities and/or other colleges.
$1,750,000.00
Mar 24, 2026
Academia
Technology Access Centre
11020252026Q4610
The Technology Access Centre (TAC) Grants are intended to enhance the ability of companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to become more productive and innovative by enabling them to readily access college expertise, technology and equipment. This access to college capabilities is intended to enhance the productivity, competitiveness and innovation of the participating SMEs.
$40,000.00
Jan 1, 2026
Individual or sole proprietorship
Applied Research and Development grants
11020252026Q4295
Support research and development (R&D) projects led by college researchers in partnership with private sector, public sector or not-for-profit organizations based in Canada while encouraging collaboration with universities and/or other colleges.
$50,000.00
Oct 1, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Development and/or Validation of Novel, Agricultural Technologies and Products to aid Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
1035924
Olds College will initiate and provide applied research services to SMEs in Canada with emphasis on the development and advancement of novel agricultural (crops and livestock) technologies and products.
$21,000.00
Apr 21, 2025
Academia
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
20405064
Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.
$18,900.00
Apr 22, 2024
Academia
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
19685908
Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.
$224,344.00
Mar 19, 2024
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Harnessing genetic diversity for enhancing field pea yield and seed quality
1016056
As food producers are exploring a wider range of plant-based protein options, there is a rising demand for pea protein and flour. Understanding crop characteristics such as flowering time and plant height are key to variety development due to their role in wider adaptation and yield potential. For instance, early maturation can significantly extend the geographical range of production and their ability to thrive in varying seasonal weather patterns. Targeted plant height is highly desirable in pea breeding as it affects crop performance such as lodging, and thus yield and quality. There is an increasing interest in utilizing wild relatives and landraces to accelerate genetic gains for crop improvement. The extensive genetic resource has vast, yet unexplored potential for improvement of pea yield and seed quality traits. This two-year project will investigate about 330-340 pea lines and their adaptability traits under field conditions. Subsequently, laboratory studies will focus on comprehensive analyses of seed quality traits related to protein and starch
$3,017,720.00
Sep 8, 2023
Academia
PC0006197
PC0006197
Expand smart farm operations to support agricultural technologies in Prairies
$3,017,720.00
Sep 8, 2023
Academia
PC0006197
PC0006197
Expand smart farm operations to support agricultural technologies in Prairies
$100,534.00
Apr 28, 2023
Academia
AgSmart
ACP-PAC - 1207
This project aims to contribute to improving public trust in Canadian agriculture by empowering responsible, caring, and contributing youth leaders by supporting skills development and knowledge transfer in areas like agricultural production, emerging technologies, research, environmental stewardship, health, and business.