The Atlantic Policy Research Initiative has been awarded 163 federal grants, amounting to a total of $12,354,386.78. Top recipients of these funds include the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Dalhousie University. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is the primary federal department responsible for these grants.
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Atlantic Policy Research Initiative
SaveTotal Grants
163
Total Amount
$12.4M
Provinces Served
9
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council | 8 | $1.5M |
| 2 | Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland | 6 | $1.1M |
| 3 | Dalhousie University|Dalhousie University | 19 | $656.9K |
| 4 | New Brunswick Biotechnology and Technological Innovation Centre of Excellence In|New Brunswick Biotechnology and Technological Innovation Centre of Excellence In | 3 | $602.4K |
| 5 | Saint Mary's University - Department of Economics|Saint Mary's University - Department of Economics | 10 | $470.7K |
| 6 | PUBLIC POLICY FORUM|PUBLIC POLICY FORUM | 4 | $440.0K |
| 7 | Centre for Local Prosperity|Centre for Local Prosperity | 6 | $381.1K |
| 8 | Saint Mary's University|Saint Mary's University | 5 | $343.0K |
| 9 | 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Inc.|21 Leaders for the 21st Century Inc. | 4 | $233.5K |
| 10 | PUBLIC POLICY FORUM | 1 | $225.0K |
| 11 | Institut canadien de recherche en politiques et administration publiques / Canad|Institut canadien de recherche en politiques et administration publiques / Canad | 4 | $219.5K |
| 12 | Recherche NB Research NB Inc|Recherche NB Research NB Inc | 1 | $210.5K |
| 13 | Council of Atlantic Premiers|Council of Atlantic Premiers | 2 | $210.0K |
| 14 | Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada|Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada | 4 | $208.5K |
| 15 | Mount Saint Vincent University - Centre for Women in Business|Mount Saint Vincent University - Centre for Women in Business | 2 | $185.9K |
| 16 | Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Center|Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Center | 1 | $182.1K |
| 17 | Association of Atlantic Universities|Association of Atlantic Universities | 4 | $181.1K |
| 18 | Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA)|Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA) | 1 | $180.0K |
| 19 | Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat|Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat | 2 | $179.6K |
| 20 | Research Money Inc.|Research Money Inc. | 2 | $171.5K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| NS | 85 | $6.0M | 49% |
| NB | 33 | $2.6M | 21% |
| ON | 21 | $1.6M | 13% |
| NL | 9 | $1.3M | 10% |
| BC | 6 | $302.7K | 2% |
| AB | 3 | $143.9K | 1% |
| PE | 3 | $142.3K | 1% |
| . | 1 | $138.2K | 1% |
| QC | 2 | $121.1K | 1% |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
PUBLIC POLICY FORUM|PUBLIC POLICY FORUM
$300.0K
--
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
$287.8K
--
New Brunswick Biotechnology and Technological Innovation Centre of Excellence In|New Brunswick Biotechnology and Technological Innovation Centre of Excellence In
$267.0K
--
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$259.4K
--
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
$243.1K
--
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$239.5K
--
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$238.5K
--
New Brunswick Biotechnology and Technological Innovation Centre of Excellence In|New Brunswick Biotechnology and Technological Innovation Centre of Excellence In
$230.9K
--
PUBLIC POLICY FORUM
$225.0K
--
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$216.9K
--
Recherche NB Research NB Inc|Recherche NB Research NB Inc
$210.5K
--
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
$198.8K
--
Saint Mary's University|Saint Mary's University
$197.2K
--
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$196.9K
--
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
$188.8K
--
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$188.0K
--
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Center|Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Center
$182.1K
--
Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA)|Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA)
$180.0K
--
Dalhousie University - MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance|Dalhousie University - MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance
$171.1K
--
New Brunswick Information Technology Council Ltd.|New Brunswick Information Technology Council Ltd.
$165.0K
--
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada|Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
$163.5K
--
Offshore Energy Research Association|Offshore Energy Research Association
$153.6K
--
Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada/Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du C|Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada/Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du C
$150.0K
--
Institut Donald J. Savoie Institute|Institut Donald J. Savoie Institute
$147.8K
--
Saint Mary's University Business Development Centre|Saint Mary's University Business Development Centre
$147.3K
--
PUBLIC POLICY FORUM|PUBLIC POLICY FORUM
$300.0K--
Conduct research and engagement on building a sustainable Atlantic economy
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
$287.8K--
Functional economic regions
New Brunswick Biotechnology and Technological Innovation Centre of Excellence In|New Brunswick Biotechnology and Technological Innovation Centre of Excellence In
$267.0K--
Atlantic Canada's bioenergy opportunities
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$259.4K--
Explore issues on the clean growth and clean technology sector in Atlantic Canada
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
$243.1K--
Functional economic regions
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$239.5K--
Explore issues on the clean growth and clean technology sector in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$238.5K--
Connecting Atl. Canadian Firms (SMEs) to Global Value Chain
New Brunswick Biotechnology and Technological Innovation Centre of Excellence In|New Brunswick Biotechnology and Technological Innovation Centre of Excellence In
$230.9K--
Atlantic Canada's bioenergy opportunities
PUBLIC POLICY FORUM
$225.0K--
Undertake research and engagement activities on momentum in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$216.9K--
Undertake research to understand opportunities for Altantic manufacturers in the EU
Recherche NB Research NB Inc|Recherche NB Research NB Inc
$210.5K--
Conduct research on Atlantic Canada’s blue bioeconomy
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
$198.8K--
Analysis of industry and occupation level labour force supply issues in Atlantic Canada
Saint Mary's University|Saint Mary's University
$197.2K--
Support an entrepreneurial ecosystem project for Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$196.9K--
Undertake research to understand opportunities for Altantic manufacturers in the EU
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
$188.8K--
Analysis of industry and occupation level labour force supply issues in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council|Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
$188.0K--
OECD Study - HEIs' Contribution to Regional Development
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Center|Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Center
$182.1K--
Conduct research on urban Indigenous youth and their inclusion into the labour force
Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA)|Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA)
$180.0K--
Value proposition and economic potential of tidal power development in Atlantic Canada
Dalhousie University - MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance|Dalhousie University - MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance
$171.1K--
Undertake a scenario planning exercise for Atlantic Canada's cruise industry
New Brunswick Information Technology Council Ltd.|New Brunswick Information Technology Council Ltd.
$165.0K--
Conduct a Study on the Importance of Digital Technology Firms in Atlantic Canada’s Economy
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada|Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
$163.5K--
Undertake research on the linkages between Atlantic Canada and Asia Pacific
Offshore Energy Research Association|Offshore Energy Research Association
$153.6K--
Engage with stakeholders for the development of an energy system model for Atlantic Canada
Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada/Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du C|Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada/Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du C
$150.0K--
Unlocking Economic Growth in Atlantic Canada through Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Institut Donald J. Savoie Institute|Institut Donald J. Savoie Institute
$147.8K--
Support the Time for Action: Growing the Regional Economy Conference
Saint Mary's University Business Development Centre|Saint Mary's University Business Development Centre
$147.3K--
Research - Growth Oriented Companies in Atlantic provinces
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