Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$225,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 12, 2011 -

Description:

The Awareness and Learning component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contributions Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology provides financial support to individuals and organizations involved in initiatives targeting Canadian youthy, student,physicians and educators focusing on increasing their awareness, knowledge, development and participation in space-related disciplines/activities, and advanced educational programs. The project has the objectives: -to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-rel;ated disciplines; and - to support the operations of organisations dedicated to space education.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

Increased knowledge and skills in space-related disciplines among target audience, ex. International conferences (number and type of learning events attended).
Target audience reached through learning activities and materials related to science and technology (number of persons reached by audience segments).

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

003-2011-2012-Q1-01120

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

2010-2011 = $225,000 Late declaration (August 3, 2010)
2011-2012 = $225,000

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian foundation for the International space University

Program:

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Program Purpose:

This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Awareness and Learning Component aims to provide learning opportunities to Canadian students in various space-related disciplines; to support the operations of organizations dedicated to space research and education; and to increase awareness of Canadian space science and technology among Canadian students and their participation in related activities.