Federal grants in Athabasca
Grants and contributions to recipients whose address is in Athabasca, as the department recorded it.
- Total value
- $34.2M
- Agreements
- 319
- To named organizations
- 173
- $19.3M
- To individuals or unnamed
- 146
- $14.8M; never named here
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
Programs
The programs that put the most money here.
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Indigenous Services Canada | 23 | $8.7M |
| Insight research | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 40 | $6.4M |
| Research Support Fund | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 8 | $3.7M |
| Discovery Research | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 23 | $2.7M |
| Research in Priority Areas | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | 17 | $1.1M |
| Research in Priority Areas Research in Priority Areas | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | 1 | $1.1M |
| Research Partnerships | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 2 | $855K |
| Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program | Health Canada | 1 | $777K |
| Primary Care, Education | Indigenous Services Canada | 2 | $745K |
| Youth - Canada Summer Jobs | Employment and Social Development Canada | 73 | $560K |
| Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology | Canadian Space Agency | 2 | $548K |
| ALLESP/CRF - Contribution | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1 | $465K |
| Research Partnerships | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 15 | $462K |
| Social Development | Indigenous Services Canada | 4 | $416K |
| Education | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | 3 | $413K |
| Green Construction Through Wood Program | Natural Resources Canada | 1 | $393K |
| Research Training and Talent Development | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 6 | $294K |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 1 | $251K |
| New Frontiers in Research Fund | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 1 | $250K |
| Canada Public Transit Fund | Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | 2 | $151K |
| Research Training and Talent Development | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 20 | $151K |
| Western Diversification Program | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 1 | $150K |
| Recherche axée sur la découverte | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 1 | $147K |
| New Horizons for Seniors Program | Employment and Social Development Canada | 6 | $129K |
| Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants | Employment and Social Development Canada | 2 | $115K |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
Plus 146 agreements ($14.8M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
Industries
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS); most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle ranching and farming | 4 | $68K |
| Other local, municipal and regional public administration | 1 | $150K |
| Civic and social organizations | 1 | $106K |
| Community food and housing, and emergency and other relief services | 1 | $36K |
| Other general-purpose machinery manufacturing | 1 | $251K |
| Other animal production | 1 | $7,500 |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | $465K |
| 2013 | 3 | $942K |
| 2016 | 1 | $30K |
| 2017 | 2 | $516K |
| 2018 | 28 | $3M |
| 2019 | 20 | $2.9M |
| 2020 | 34 | $2.9M |
| 2021 | 32 | $2.7M |
| 2022 | 44 | $3.8M |
| 2023 | 50 | $9.3M |
| 2024 | 47 | $3.7M |
| 2025 | 38 | $2.5M |
| 2026 | 19 | $1.3M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Academia | 61 | $18.8M |
| Individuals and sole proprietorships | 113 | $9.2M |
| Not stated by the department | 38 | $2.1M |
| Other organizations | 13 | $1.6M |
| Indigenous recipients | 9 | $939K |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 44 | $550K |
| Government | 19 | $504K |
| For-profit organizations | 21 | $488K |
| International (non-government) | 1 | $50K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Town of Athabasca | Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!Canadian Heritage | Canada Day CelebrationsGrant | $3,000 |
| Jan 2026 | Athabasca Watershed Council | General Class Grants and Contributions ProgramParks Canada | Clearwater – Christina ten-year monitoring reportGrant | $5,000 |
| Jan 2026 | Athabasca District Agricultural Society | Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Small Scale Projects (Intake 2)Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Athabasca Community Food Forest: Building Local Food Security and ResilienceGrant | $36,112 |
| Oct 2025 | Governors Of Athabasca University (The) - Athabasca University Press | Canada Book Fund - Support for PublishersCanadian Heritage | Publishing SupportGrant | $26,909 |
| Sep 2025 | Athabasca County | Canada Public Transit FundDepartment of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Purchases to support transit for Athabasca, AlbertaContribution | $101,084 |
| Jul 2025 | Athabasca County | Canada Public Transit FundDepartment of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Feasibility Study for Athabasca County, ABGrant | $50,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Town of Athabasca | Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!Canadian Heritage | Grant | $2,420 |
| Apr 2025 | Town of Athabasca Library Board | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Alice B. Donahue Library and ArchivesContribution | $2,025 |
| Apr 2025 | Town of Athabasca | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $8,400 |
| Apr 2025 | Greater North Foundation | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Pleasant Valley LodgeContribution | $4,778 |
| Apr 2025 | Greater North Foundation | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Lacalta LodgeContribution | $4,778 |
| Apr 2025 | Epp Farms Ltd. | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $2,100 |
| Apr 2025 | Athabasca Watershed Council | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $4,778 |
| Apr 2025 | Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $9,556 |
| Apr 2025 | Athabasca Golf & Country Club | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $14,334 |
| Apr 2025 | Athabasca District Agriculture Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $4,778 |
| Apr 2025 | Athabasca County | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $10,500 |
| Apr 2025 | Athabasca University | Research Support FundSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | Research Support FundsGrant | $759,849 |
| Apr 2025 | Athabasca District Agriculture Society | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Work ExperienceContribution | $7,500 |
| Mar 2025 | Athabasca and District Senior Citizens Society | New Horizons for Seniors ProgramEmployment and Social Development Canada | Replace Counter, Purchase Curling Equipment, Provide YogaGrant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2025 | The Governors of Athabasca University | Green Construction Through Wood ProgramNatural Resources Canada | Holistic Building Strategies for Low-Embodied CarbonContribution | $393,150 |
| Nov 2024 | Athabasca Watershed Council | Program not namedCanada Water Agency | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Aug 2024 | The Governors of Athabasca University | Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic RelationsGlobal Affairs Canada | Contribution to Athabasca UniversityContribution | $8,700 |
| Jul 2024 | Town of Athabasca | Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!Canadian Heritage | Canada Day Fireworks and ParadeGrant | $1,920 |
| Jun 2024 | The Governors of Athabasca University | Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic RelationsGlobal Affairs Canada | Grant to The Governors of Athabasca UniversityGrant | $7,000 |