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Title:

515297

Agreement Number:

515297

Agreement Value:

$14,197,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

CASC is an organization, that provides knowledge, representation, connectivity and services to its members. CASC represents over 50 members that support informal science engagement.

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

Immediate:
- Interdisciplinary and equity-focused research, training and learning is conducted;
- Increased collaboration among academia, research institutes, non-profit, private and public sector, and diverse international and community organizations;
Intermediate:
- Scientific knowledge is produced and disseminated to diverse end users;
- Scientific literacy and scientific skills are developed among diverse target populations;
Ultimate:
- Scientific research and innovation produces economic, societal and health benefits; and
Skilled, diverse people fulfill industry and societal needs.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1P 5G4

Reference Number:

033-2024-2025-Q1-515297

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

875439861

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

2024/25 to 2028/29,

Recipient's Operating Name:

L'association canadienne des centres de sciences (ACCS)

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Association Of Science Centres (CASC)

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35075

Program:

SSF - Talent Development

Program Purpose:

The Strategic Science Fund (SSF) aims to mobilize the expertise and resources of independent science and research not-for-profit organizations to enhance Canada's science, technology and innovation (ST&I) excellence. SSF investments will achieve results for Canadians by addressing critical needs, such as supporting Canada's knowledge economy, in areas or in ways that advance federal objectives. The SSF program is jointly administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and Health Canada, via a Program Management Committee and Steering Committee.

NAICS Code:

541710