The Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program has awarded 322 federal grants, totaling $121,146,180.40. Top recipients include the University of Victoria, Concordia University, and the University of Manitoba. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is a primary contributing department, alongside an "Unknown" category.
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Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
SaveTotal Grants
322
Total Amount
$121.1M
Provinces Served
10
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Victoria|University of Victoria | 1 | $12.6M |
| 2 | Concordia University I Concordia University | 3 | $5.0M |
| 3 | University of Manitoba I University of Manitoba | 6 | $4.2M |
| 4 | IISD-Experimental Lakes Area Inc | IISD-Experimental Lakes Area Inc | 1 | $4.0M |
| 5 | Dalhousie University l Dalhousie University | 13 | $3.8M |
| 6 | Huntsman Marine Science Centre I Huntsman Marine Science Centre | 2 | $3.2M |
| 7 | Memorial University of Newfoundland I Memorial University of Newfoundland | 2 | $2.7M |
| 8 | PACIFIC SALMON FOUNDATION | 1 | $2.6M |
| 9 | SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY / DR. ANDER | 1 | $2.5M |
| 10 | Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland | 6 | $2.3M |
| 11 | McGill University I McGill University | 1 | $2.3M |
| 12 | Ts'uubaa-asatx Nation | 1 | $2.2M |
| 13 | Ocean Wise Conservation Association|Ocean Wise Conservation Association | 4 | $2.1M |
| 14 | Memorial University of Newfoundland l Memorial University of Newfoundland | 8 | $2.1M |
| 15 | Iisd-Experimental Lakes Area Inc I Iisd-Experimental Lakes Area Inc | 1 | $2.0M |
| 16 | GESPE'GEW'AG MI'GMAG RESOURCE COUNC | 2 | $1.9M |
| 17 | Dalhousie University I Dalhousie University | 3 | $1.8M |
| 18 | ATLANTIC POLICY CONGRESS OF FIRST | 1 | $1.7M |
| 19 | FIRST NATIONS FISHERIES LEGACY FUND | 1 | $1.7M |
| 20 | SQUAMISH RIVER WATERSHED SOCIETY | 1 | $1.6M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC | 96 | $46.7M | 39% |
| QC | 43 | $19.4M | 16% |
| MB | 16 | $12.3M | 10% |
| NS | 34 | $10.5M | 9% |
| NL | 41 | $10.3M | 8% |
| NB | 27 | $8.0M | 7% |
| ON | 16 | $3.1M | 3% |
| NT | 12 | $1.1M | 1% |
| NU | 4 | $983.7K | 1% |
| PE | 7 | $429.0K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | 321 | $121.1M |
| 2 | Unknown | 1 | $0 |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
University of Victoria|University of Victoria
$12.6M
--
Concordia University I Concordia University
$4.6M
--
IISD-Experimental Lakes Area Inc | IISD-Experimental Lakes Area Inc
$4.0M
--
Huntsman Marine Science Centre I Huntsman Marine Science Centre
$2.8M
--
PACIFIC SALMON FOUNDATION
$2.6M
--
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY / DR. ANDER
$2.5M
--
McGill University I McGill University
$2.3M
--
Ts'uubaa-asatx Nation
$2.2M
--
Iisd-Experimental Lakes Area Inc I Iisd-Experimental Lakes Area Inc
$2.0M
--
University of Manitoba I University of Manitoba
$2.0M
--
GESPE'GEW'AG MI'GMAG RESOURCE COUNC
$1.8M
--
ATLANTIC POLICY CONGRESS OF FIRST
$1.7M
--
FIRST NATIONS FISHERIES LEGACY FUND
$1.7M
--
Memorial University of Newfoundland I Memorial University of Newfoundland
$1.7M
--
SQUAMISH RIVER WATERSHED SOCIETY
$1.6M
--
McGill University|McGill University
$1.5M
--
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
$1.4M
--
CASCADIA SEAWEED CORP
$1.3M
--
University of Northern British Columbia l University of Northern British Columbia
$1.1M
--
CENTRAL COAST INDIGENOUS RESOURCE
$1.1M
--
University of Manitoba I University of Manitoba
$1.0M
--
St Lawrence Global Observatory l St Lawrence Global Observatory
$1.0M
--
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency I U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
$1.0M
--
Memorial University of Newfoundland I Memorial University of Newfoundland
$998.0K
--
UNESCO l UNESCO
$971.1K
--
University of Victoria|University of Victoria
$12.6M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
Concordia University I Concordia University
$4.6M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
IISD-Experimental Lakes Area Inc | IISD-Experimental Lakes Area Inc
$4.0M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
Huntsman Marine Science Centre I Huntsman Marine Science Centre
$2.8M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
PACIFIC SALMON FOUNDATION
$2.6M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY / DR. ANDER
$2.5M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
McGill University I McGill University
$2.3M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
Ts'uubaa-asatx Nation
$2.2M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
Iisd-Experimental Lakes Area Inc I Iisd-Experimental Lakes Area Inc
$2.0M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
University of Manitoba I University of Manitoba
$2.0M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
GESPE'GEW'AG MI'GMAG RESOURCE COUNC
$1.8M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
ATLANTIC POLICY CONGRESS OF FIRST
$1.7M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
FIRST NATIONS FISHERIES LEGACY FUND
$1.7M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
Memorial University of Newfoundland I Memorial University of Newfoundland
$1.7M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
SQUAMISH RIVER WATERSHED SOCIETY
$1.6M--
The purpose of the program is to provide support to organizations that undertake projects that that contribute to the de...
McGill University|McGill University
$1.5M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
Memorial University of Newfoundland|Memorial University of Newfoundland
$1.4M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
CASCADIA SEAWEED CORP
$1.3M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
University of Northern British Columbia l University of Northern British Columbia
$1.1M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
CENTRAL COAST INDIGENOUS RESOURCE
$1.1M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
University of Manitoba I University of Manitoba
$1.0M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
St Lawrence Global Observatory l St Lawrence Global Observatory
$1.0M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency I U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
$1.0M--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
Memorial University of Newfoundland I Memorial University of Newfoundland
$998.0K--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
UNESCO l UNESCO
$971.1K--
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and ...
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