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
Jun 16, 2026
For-profit organization
227758
227758
Support the development of a spaceport to enable sovereign space launch capabilities
$8,333,333.00
Mar 6, 2026
For-profit organization
NordSpace Tundra Canadian Responsive Scalable Launch
CO5-003
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Challenge: Launch the North: Accelerating Canada’s sovereign access to space. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) aims to build a resilient and future-ready Canadian space ecosystem, one that ensures Canada’s security, prosperity, and leadership in the space domain.
$335,000.00
Jan 5, 2026
For-profit organization
Germany ZIM 15 - EHLAM-Rocket - Extreme High-speed Laser Multi-Material Deposition for Rocket Propulsion
1037530
This project will help NordSpace attain commercialization of its rocket engines and serve Canada with its own sovereign space launch capability.
$1,000,000.00
Oct 10, 2025
For-profit organization
Multi Material Advanced Manufacturing for Space Propulsion
25STDPX30
This project will advance the use of additively manufactured functionally graded materials (FGMs) for space mobility applications, focusing on liquid propulsion systems for reusable launch vehicles and spacecraft. The research is crucial for enhancing Canada's space industry capabilities and competitiveness in the global market. The project's main objectives include investigating FGM properties, optimizing additive manufacturing techniques, designing and fabricating key engine components, and conducting empirical hot fire tests to validate the improvements. Expected outcomes include improved engine performance and significantly reduced manufacturing time and costs, leading to a much more competitive space propulsion engine to commercialize on the global market. Benefits to the Canada include job creation of 30-40 highly qualified personnel hired within 5 years post-project. The project will strengthen Canada's expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing for space applications, leading to technology transfer in other sectors such as aerospace, energy, and automotive industries.
$50,000.00
Jul 14, 2025
For-profit organization
AI Modelling of Rocket Engine Performance using Sustainable Aviation Fuels
1032411
This project will advance the development of NordSpace’s additively manufactured Hadfield Engines to operate on Sustainable Aviation Fuels, making a leap towards carbon neutrality in space travel.
$32,900.00
Mar 10, 2025
For-profit organization
AI Assist: ARP AI Qualification and Planning for NordSpace Corp.
1028361
The Project will support the development of an innovation plan to explore integrating AI into the Firm’s core business.