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.
$1,000,000.00
Apr 30, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Ottawa Community Housing Retro-Densification Project
1041374
Ultimately, the existing building will reduce its energy consumption by over 60% and additional high-performance units will be added to the property, addressing both the housing crisis and climate crisis in one project.
$450,000.00
Apr 9, 2026
Government
Paulatuk Energy Transition: Community-Led Housing and Emission Improvements
1041442
Paulatuk, NWT is committed to reducing energy costs and carbon emissions from its current reliance on diesel and fuel oil for electricity and heating. The housing problems, prompting adoption of the Paulatuk Housing Plan (2021), which focuses on reducing overcrowding, improving housing conditions, and designing homes to meet local needs.
$1,294,476.00
Mar 20, 2026
Academia
Pelvic floor physiotherapy for treating urinary incontinence in Canadian women Veterans
In response to an urgent call from the House of Commons Canada, this study will assess the effectiveness of a pelvic floor physiotherapy treatment created for Canadian women Veterans with urinary incontinence.
$19,250,000.00
Feb 25, 2026
Government
Building Capacity for the City of Port Colborne: Investing in Growth and Development
The project will deliver drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure across key sites to enable residential development. The project will support approximately 3,310 new housing units, including high-density and subdivision developments, by expanding servicing capacity in coordination with Niagara Region. This will increase housing supply and support community growth.
$10,200,000.00
Feb 19, 2026
Government
The Cape Breton University Water Supply and Housing Development Project
The project will plan and construct a new water supply system to serve Cape Breton University and the nearby Tanglewood subdivision, including transmission and distribution infrastructure, storage, and pumping facilities, as well as an assessment of municipal wastewater capacity. The project will support the development of over 200 housing units, improving water reliability and enabling growth within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
$33,002,103.00
Feb 17, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
Collaborative Land Development for Iqaluit, Nunavut
The project will support the development of land to enable housing and essential services. The project will install new drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to open approximately 26 hectares of land for development, including Inuit Owned Land and municipal lands. Additionally, the project will support mixed-use development, including 900 housing units as well as commercial space, helping address housing needs and support economic opportunities in the community.
$9,729,820.00
Feb 4, 2026
Government
Infill and Redevelopment Water and Sewer Capacity Improvement, City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
The project will increase capacity for sewer and water mains to support infill growth in identified areas of the city. The upgrades will enable up to 34,783 housing units, supporting housing growth and affordability initiatives while improving servicing capacity.
$6,307,410.00
Feb 3, 2026
Government
Brookside Wastewater Revitalization
The project will upgrade wastewater and stormwater infrastructure capacity and implement measures to reduce impacts from extreme weather, as well as inflow and infiltration. The project will enable the development of 650 residential units, support future growth, and extend the lifespan of existing wastewater systems in the Brookside area.
$6,921,194.00
Jan 29, 2026
Government
Tartan Downs Development for Sydney, Nova Scotia
The project will deliver key municipal infrastructure, including new water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems. Additionally, the project will enable the immediate construction of 145 housing units and the full development of a 24-acre site with up to 600 residential units and commercial space over the next 4–5 years, helping address housing needs and increasing density within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality service area.
$500,000.00
Jan 12, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Lotus Avenue Wastewater Upgrade
The project will upgrade the Lotus Avenue wastewater system to increase capacity and support new residential development. The project will enable up to 645 housing units, including affordable and accessible housing, while improving infrastructure reliability and supporting sustainable urban growth.