Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Ocean-Based STEM Camps for Underserved Youth in Rural Nova Scotia
Agreement Number:
A1-15300-09-02
Agreement Value:
$10,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 30, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027
Description:
The project will deliver eight ocean-based STEM camps in rural Nova Scotia to improve ocean literacy and STEM career awareness among youth.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
Intended results are to facilitate outreach initiatives across Canada that mainly focus on STEM or science policy that align with one or several of NRC's strategic pillars.
Location:
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, CA B2G 2W5
Reference Number:
172-2026-27-Q1-00002
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Operating Name:
Governors of St. Francis Xavier University (X-Oceans Outreach)
Recipient's Legal Name:
Governors of St. Francis Xavier University (X-Oceans Outreach)
Federal Riding Name:
Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish
Federal Riding Number:
12002
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Outreach Initiative
Program Purpose:
Enable the NRC to increase its outreach, engagement, and support of research excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, including under-represented diversity groups.