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.
$75,000.00
Apr 1, 2026
Other
Students on Ice Expeditions
1378971
Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada
$1,059,600.00
Jan 23, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Northern Leaders Engaged in Arctic Policy
7473854 P017105001
The Northern Leaders in Arctic Engagement and Policy program is designed to actively engage Arctic and Northern Canadian. Through targeted learning, capacity building, and direct participation opportunities, the program strengthens youth understanding of international Arctic policy while amplifying Northern and Arctic youth voices in global policy spaces.
The program is delivered through three complementary components:
1) Arctic Policy Cohorts
The program will implement a series of Arctic Policy Cohorts that engage Arctic and Northern Canadian youth through interactive virtual workshops. These cohorts provide foundational and advanced learning on Canadian and international Arctic policy, governance structures, and diplomacy. Youth will build policy literacy, strengthen leadership skills, and connect with experts and peers across the North, creating a pathway into meaningful policy engagement.
2) Youth Policy Delegations to International Arctic Forums
The program will support alumni who have already been introduced to Arctic policy by enabling them to apply their knowledge in practice at international Arctic policy conferences and forums. By supporting youth participation as policy delegates, the program ensures Northern and Arctic perspectives are reflected in global discussions while building long term capacity and leadership among emerging youth leaders.
3) Arctic Expedition – 30th Anniversary of the Arctic Council
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Arctic Council, SOI delivers a landmark expedition, traveling from Ottawa to Greenland, Nunatsiavut, and Nunavut. The expedition convenes up to 100 participants, including youth (up to 20 Northern youth supported by this project), Indigenous leaders, educators, and Arctic policy experts. Through experiential learning and engagement with Arctic Council practitioners, participants explore Arctic governance, climate change, and sustainable development. Pre expedition virtual workshops and a global communications campaign amplify youth voices during and after the expedition.
$100,000.00
Apr 1, 2025
Other
2526-HQ-000091
2526-HQ-000091
Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)
$300,000.00
Sep 5, 2024
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Students on Ice Foundation’s Arctic Expedition Programming
GC-2586
This contribution supports the planning and implementation of the Students on Ice Foundation’s Arctic Expedition Programming that will include 3 expeditions between 2024 and 2027 and the planning to secure access of Indigenous people to their homeland during each expedition.
$100,000.00
Apr 1, 2024
Other
2425-HQ-000027
2425-HQ-000027
Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)
$121,500.00
Jan 1, 2024
Not-for-profit organization or charity
PromoScience
11020232024Q4244
The NSERC's PromoScience Program offers financial support for organizations working with young Canadians to promote an understanding of science and engineering (including mathematics and technology). Organizations may request funds for up to three years at a time.
$874,886.00
Dec 18, 2023
Not-for-profit organization or charity
The purpose of the Oceans Management Contribution funding is to support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.
$225,000.00
Nov 27, 2023
Not-for-profit organization or charity
2023 Expeditions
GC-2304
This contribution supports the planning and implementation of the Students on Ice Foundation's expedition program that will include four expeditions between June and August 2023 and the planning to secure access of Indigenous people to their homeland for the 2024 Expeditions.
$176,400.00
Sep 28, 2023
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Northern Leaders Engaged in Arctic Policy 2023
7453512 P013371001
The N-LEAP program is designed to actively engage Arctic and Northern Canadian youth in shaping international Arctic policy and governance structures. By providing opportunities for learning, capacity building, and participation, the program aims to provide opportunity for Arctic and Northern Canadian youth to enhance their understanding of international Arctic policy and amplify their voice in policy dialogues through 2 project components:
1) Sending policy delegation to International Arctic Policy
2) Implement 2 Arctic Policy Cohort
$100,000.00
Apr 1, 2023
Other
2324-HQ-000083
2324-HQ-000083
Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)