Federal grants in Guelph
Grants and contributions to recipients whose address is in Guelph, as the department recorded it.
- Total value
- $2.5B
- Agreements
- 6,012
- To named organizations
- 2,513
- $2B
- To individuals or unnamed
- 3,499
- $506M; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Economic Development Department for Ontario | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 27 | $584M |
| CAP - Bilateral Agreement | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 1 | $273M |
| SIF Stream 2 - Growth | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $169M |
| Discovery Research | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 758 | $118M |
| Settlement | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | 27 | $106M |
| Research Partnerships | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 281 | $103M |
| Automotive Innovation Fund | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 2 | $96.5M |
| Agricultural Climate Solutions Program (ACS) | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 4 | $78M |
| Agricultural Climate Solutions Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 2 | $72M |
| Insight research | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 236 | $70.5M |
| Research Support Fund | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 19 | $52M |
| SIF Stream3- Attraction | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $49M |
| SIF Stream4- Demonstration | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $38.6M |
| Emerging Renewable Power Program | Natural Resources Canada | 2 | $32.5M |
| Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate | Natural Resources Canada | 1 | $32M |
| Investigator-Initiated Research | Canadian Institutes of Health Research | 41 | $32M |
| Research Training and Talent Development | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 1,188 | $30.9M |
| New Frontiers in Research Fund | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 16 | $27.6M |
| Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 4 | $24.9M |
| Innovation and Clean Growth in the Natural Resource Sectors | Natural Resources Canada | 3 | $22.6M |
| Research Training and Talent Development | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 360 | $21.4M |
| Substance Use and Addictions Program | Health Canada | 13 | $18.7M |
| Research and Technology Partnerships | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 2 | $16.5M |
| Youth - Canada Summer Jobs | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1,160 | $16.2M |
| Canada Public Transit Fund | Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | 1 | $15.7M |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
Plus 3,499 agreements ($506M) 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.
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | $9.8M |
| 2007 | 20 | $4.2M |
| 2008 | 16 | $53M |
| 2009 | 34 | $22.1M |
| 2010 | 26 | $578M |
| 2011 | 24 | $14.8M |
| 2012 | 14 | $9.5M |
| 2013 | 21 | $10.3M |
| 2014 | 19 | $54.8M |
| 2015 | 15 | $6.1M |
| 2016 | 23 | $21.4M |
| 2017 | 40 | $87.2M |
| 2018 | 610 | $396M |
| 2019 | 658 | $78.6M |
| 2020 | 873 | $176M |
| 2021 | 667 | $203M |
| 2022 | 675 | $144M |
| 2023 | 676 | $107M |
| 2024 | 714 | $304M |
| 2025 | 617 | $163M |
| 2026 | 262 | $79.7M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other organizations | 113 | $603M |
| For-profit organizations | 791 | $467M |
| Not stated by the department | 677 | $385M |
| Individuals and sole proprietorships | 3,141 | $351M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 964 | $349M |
| Academia | 203 | $221M |
| Government | 103 | $142M |
| Indigenous recipients | 19 | $3.6M |
| International (non-government) | 1 | $200K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Noki Farms Ltd. | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $14,264 |
| Jun 2026 | University of Guelph | Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic RelationsGlobal Affairs Canada | Grant to University of GuelphGrant | $6,975 |
| May 2026 | Cavan Coffee Corp. | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $10,982 |
| May 2026 | SkyReach Aerospace Inc. | Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security ProgramNational Defence | Multifunctional and Scalable Tailsitter (MaST)Contribution | $299,500 |
| May 2026 | Corporation of the County of Wellington | CanExportGlobal Affairs Canada | CanExport Community Investments – The Corporation of the County of Wellington 2026/27Grant | $54,000 |
| May 2026 | Value Connect Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment ProgramNational Research Council Canada | YEP Software DeveloperContribution | $30,000 |
| May 2026 | Green Menu Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Fill it Forward - User Engagement Platform 2.0Contribution | $211,100 |
| May 2026 | 579453 Ontario Inc. | CanExportNational Research Council Canada | Grant | $44,000 |
| Apr 2026 | The Corporation of the City of Guelph | Canada Public Transit FundDepartment of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Capital Plan for the City of GuelphContribution | $15,733,910 |
| Apr 2026 | Pollinate Networks Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Marketing and Market Research CoordinatorContribution | $30,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Innovative Thermal Solutions Inc. | CanExportNational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $35,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Canadian Food Innovation Network Inc | Agricultural Clean TechnologyAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | True North Sustainable Food Sector FundContribution | $2,540,850 |
| Apr 2026 | Pfaff Subaru | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $23,750 |
| Apr 2026 | Guelph Toyota | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $180,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Gh Motors | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $5,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Barry Cullen Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd. | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $25,000 |
| Apr 2026 | University of Guelph | Northern Scientific Training ProgramPolar Knowledge Canada | Northern Scientific Training ProgramGrant | $24,818 |
| Apr 2026 | Guelph Community Health Centre | Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (CAPCHP)Public Health Agency of Canada | Contribution | $253,640 |
| Apr 2026 | Toffan Rhythm Projects | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | 2026 Toronto International Tap Dance Festival (TITDF)Grant | $36,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Tdot Batu Percussion Arts Group | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | 2026 Toronto International Samba Reggae FestivalGrant | $36,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Guelph Symphony Orchestra | Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage FestivalsCanadian Heritage | Pop Up Orchestra Festival 2026Grant | $6,400 |
| Apr 2026 | The Guelph Jazz Festival | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | 2026 and 2027 Guelph Jazz FestivalGrant | $72,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Guelph Black Heritage Society | Museums Assistance Program - Access to HeritageCanadian Heritage | Telling Our Story: Black Lives in Upper CanadaGrant | $31,840 |
| Apr 2026 | Canadian Student Leadership Association | Youth Take ChargeCanadian Heritage | Leadership CertificationContribution | $63,750 |
| Apr 2026 | Canadian Student Leadership Association | Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums CanadaCanadian Heritage | Canadian Student Leadership Conference 2026Contribution | $240,000 |