Federal grants in Essex
Grants and contributions to recipients whose address is in Essex, as the department recorded it.
- Total value
- $59.3M
- Agreements
- 282
- To named organizations
- 260
- $58.2M
- To individuals or unnamed
- 22
- $1.1M; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) - CFDC | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 3 | $6.1M |
| Federal Economic Development Department for Ontario | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 12 | $5.3M |
| Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention | Public Health Agency of Canada | 1 | $4.2M |
| Ontario Community Futures Program-Southern Ontario | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 3 | $3M |
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 6 | $2.5M |
| Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 4 | $2.4M |
| Active Transportation Fund | Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | 1 | $2.3M |
| Youth - Canada Summer Jobs | Employment and Social Development Canada | 114 | $2.2M |
| FedNor | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 5 | $1.8M |
| Community Futures Program (CFP) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $1.4M |
| Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles program | Transport Canada | 48 | $988K |
| CED & Diversification | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 4 | $765K |
| Canadian Experience Fund - Regional | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $600K |
| SDPP - Disability Issues - Contrib. | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1 | $596K |
| Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants | Employment and Social Development Canada | 8 | $564K |
| Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR) | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | 1 | $455K |
| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $327K |
| Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program (iZEV) | Transport Canada | 6 | $139K |
| Habitat Stewardship Program | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | 1 | $102K |
| Tourism Growth Program (TGP) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $100K |
| Enabling Accessibility Fund - G | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1 | $100K |
| Museum Assistance Program (MAP) | Canadian Heritage | 7 | $96K |
| Canada Periodical Fund - Special Measures for Journalism - COVID-19 | Canadian Heritage | 2 | $95K |
| Tourism Relief Fund | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $76K |
| General Class Contribution Program | Parks Canada | 3 | $73K |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
Plus 22 agreements ($1.1M) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other local, municipal and regional public administration | 21 | $9.4M |
| Business, professional, labour and other membership organizations | 14 | $8.1M |
| Non-depository credit intermediation | 3 | $6M |
| Other amusement and recreation industries | 1 | $385K |
| Heritage institutions | 1 | $100K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
* 2026 so far: agreements starting by Oct 2026. Departments publish each quarter after it ends, so the latest months fill in later.
Show the numbers
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | $303K |
| 2007 | 1 | $313K |
| 2008 | 4 | $1.5M |
| 2009 | 11 | $4.8M |
| 2010 | 3 | $2M |
| 2011 | 0 | $0 |
| 2012 | 2 | $534K |
| 2013 | 2 | $878K |
| 2014 | 2 | $3.2M |
| 2015 | 0 | $0 |
| 2016 | 1 | $57K |
| 2017 | 0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 18 | $1.2M |
| 2019 | 24 | $2.1M |
| 2020 | 33 | $9.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | $4.3M |
| 2022 | 35 | $5.3M |
| 2023 | 42 | $6M |
| 2024 | 31 | $17.4M |
| 2025 | 20 | $427K |
| 2026* | 5 | $90K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 108 | $39.6M |
| Not stated by the department | 56 | $8.6M |
| Government | 44 | $8.5M |
| For-profit organizations | 70 | $1.5M |
| Other organizations | 3 | $669K |
| Individuals and sole proprietorships | 1 | $385K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Essex Region Conservation Authority | Freshwater StewardshipCanada Water Agency | Tour of the Detroit River Area of Concern for June Great Lakes Executive Committee MeetingContribution | $5,000 |
| Apr 2026 | County Chevrolet Limited | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $50,000 |
| Jan 2026 | County Chevrolet Limited | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $5,000 |
| Oct 2025 | County Chevrolet Limited | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $5,000 |
| Jul 2025 | County Chevrolet Limited | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $3,750 |
| Apr 2025 | Windsor - Essex Therapeutic Riding Association | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ 2025 - WETRA (Essex)Contribution | $27,812 |
| Apr 2025 | Maidstone and Area Historical Society | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ 2025 - Maidstone and Area Historical Society (Essex)Contribution | $27,813 |
| Apr 2025 | First Steps Child Care Centre | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ 2025 - First Steps Child Care Centre (Windsor-Tecumseh)Contribution | $4,768 |
| Apr 2025 | Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ 2025 - EWSWA (Essex)Contribution | $4,816 |
| Apr 2025 | Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ 2025 - EWSWA (Windsor West)Contribution | $12,040 |
| Apr 2025 | Essex Gospel Community Church | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ 2025 - Essex Gospel Communtiy Church (Essex)Contribution | $11,125 |
| Apr 2025 | The Corporation of the Town of Essex | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ 2025 – Town of Essex (Essex)Contribution | $26,488 |
| Apr 2025 | The Corporation of the Town of Essex | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ 2025- Town of Essex (Essex)Contribution | $69,660 |
| Apr 2025 | Community Living Essex County | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ 2025 - Community Living Essex County (Chatham-Kent-Leamington)Contribution | $11,125 |
| Apr 2025 | Community Living Essex County | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ 2025 - Community Living Essex County (Windsor-Tecumseh)Contribution | $16,688 |
| Apr 2025 | County Chevrolet Limited | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $5,000 |
| Apr 2025 | Essex Free Press Limited (The) | Canada Periodical Fund - Special Measures for JournalismCanadian Heritage | The Essex Free PressGrant | $15,576 |
| Apr 2025 | Victim Services Of Windsor And Essex County | Victims FundDepartment of Justice Canada | 2025 Victims and Survivors of Crime WeekGrant | $7,500 |
| Feb 2025 | The Corporation of the Town of Essex | Canada Public Transit FundDepartment of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Feasibility Study for the Town of Essex, ONGrant | $50,000 |
| Jan 2025 | County Chevrolet Limited | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $32,500 |
| Jan 2025 | County Chevrolet Limited | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $20,000 |
| Jan 2025 | Countryside Chrysler Dodge Limited | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $2,500 |
| Nov 2024 | Historic Vehicle Society of Ontario | Tourism Growth Program (TGP)Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Nov 2024 | Essex Region Conservation Authority | Program not namedCanada Water Agency | Contribution | $5,348,715 |
| Oct 2024 | County Chevrolet Limited | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $20,000 |