The Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary has awarded 423 grants, totaling $39,701,367. Top recipients include Union des consommateurs, Option consommateurs, and Consumers Council of Canada. This program is primarily administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
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Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary
SaveTotal Grants
423
Total Amount
$39.7M
Provinces Served
6
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union des consommateurs | 87 | $7.4M |
| 2 | Option consommateurs | 88 | $7.3M |
| 3 | Consumers Council of Canada | 51 | $5.4M |
| 4 | The Public Interest Advocacy Centre | 67 | $5.1M |
| 5 | Équiterre | 13 | $2.6M |
| 6 | CAC Manitoba | 15 | $2.0M |
| 7 | FOOD SECURE CANADA | 8 | $1.5M |
| 8 | Protégez-Vous | 12 | $1.2M |
| 9 | Automobile Protection Association | 12 | $1.0M |
| 10 | Car Help Canada | 8 | $818.6K |
| 11 | ACQC | 9 | $618.9K |
| 12 | Canadian Assn. of the Deaf - Assn. des Sourds du Canada | 4 | $542.1K |
| 13 | Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia | 2 | $399.7K |
| 14 | Fashion Takes Action | 2 | $357.2K |
| 15 | ACORN Canada | 4 | $347.7K |
| 16 | Credit Counselling Canada / Conseil en credit du Canada | 3 | $346.6K |
| 17 | My Sustainable Canada | 4 | $327.2K |
| 18 | Homeowner Protection Centre | 5 | $259.5K |
| 19 | CanAge | 1 | $176.5K |
| 20 | Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs | 2 | $172.7K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC | 237 | $22.1M | 56% |
| ON | 164 | $14.8M | 37% |
| MB | 15 | $2.0M | 5% |
| BC | 4 | $541.6K | 1% |
| NB | 2 | $218.3K | 1% |
| AB | 1 | $92.7K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 421 | $39.5M |
| 2 | Unknown | 2 | $223.4K |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Consumers Council of Canada
$877.6K
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FOOD SECURE CANADA
$500.0K
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Équiterre
$500.0K
--
Consumers Council of Canada
$499.8K
--
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre
$310.0K
--
Union des consommateurs
$286.5K
--
Équiterre
$251.1K
--
FOOD SECURE CANADA
$250.0K
--
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre
$250.0K
--
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre
$250.0K
--
FOOD SECURE CANADA
$250.0K
--
FOOD SECURE CANADA
$250.0K
--
Équiterre
$250.0K
--
Équiterre
$250.0K
--
Union des consommateurs
$249.9K
--
Union des consommateurs
$249.9K
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Union des consommateurs
$249.9K
--
Consumers Council of Canada
$877.6K--
Mobilizing Consumer Protection and Empowerment at the Grocery Store
FOOD SECURE CANADA
$500.0K--
How will we eat? Shrinkflation, skimpflation and affordability challenges in the food system
Équiterre
$500.0K--
Affordability of Canada's Food Guide Plate: The role of retailers and consumer empowerment
Option consommateurs
$500.0K--
Consumer self-defense campaign against grocery deceptive traps
Consumers Council of Canada
$499.8K--
Mobilizing Consumer Protection and Empowerment at the Grocery Store
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre
$310.0K--
Consumer Interest in the Financial Services, Grocery Retailing and Communications Sectors
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre
$300.0K--
N/A
Union des consommateurs
$286.5K--
Comment lever les barrières qui empêchent les consommateurs de comprendre et comparer les prix en épicerie?
Consumers Council of Canada
$273.1K--
Enhancing Capacity to Access Multiple Revenue Streams
Union des consommateurs
$265.9K--
Symposium: personal finances and vulnerability to crises
CAC Manitoba
$265.0K--
What's the Right Number?: A consumer-friendly telecommunications marketplace
Union des consommateurs
$265.0K--
Online privacy: Consumers as agents
Union des consommateurs
$265.0K--
Online privacy: Consumers as agents
Équiterre
$251.1K--
Reversing the trend€”Understanding Canadian consumer preference for fuel-inefficient vehicles
FOOD SECURE CANADA
$250.0K--
Development Project contributions are aimed at capacity building for consumer organizations. They fall into two categori...
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre
$250.0K--
Development Project contributions are aimed at capacity building for consumer organizations. They fall into two categori...
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre
$250.0K--
Development Project contributions are aimed at capacity building for consumer organizations. They fall into two categori...
FOOD SECURE CANADA
$250.0K--
Development Project contributions are aimed at capacity building for consumer organizations. They fall into two categori...
FOOD SECURE CANADA
$250.0K--
Development Project contributions are aimed at capacity building for consumer organizations. They fall into two categori...
Équiterre
$250.0K--
Reversing the trend€”Understanding Canadian consumer preference for fuel-inefficient vehicles
Équiterre
$250.0K--
Reversing the trend€”Understanding Canadian consumer preference for fuel-inefficient vehicles
Union des consommateurs
$250.0K--
Online privacy: Consumers as agents
Union des consommateurs
$249.9K--
Online justice: A solution to accessing traditional justice services?
Union des consommateurs
$249.9K--
Online justice: A solution to accessing traditional justice services?
Union des consommateurs
$249.9K--
Online justice: A solution to accessing traditional justice services?
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