Federal grants in Oshawa
Grants and contributions to recipients whose address is in Oshawa, as the department recorded it.
- Total value
- $885M
- Agreements
- 2,455
- To named organizations
- 1,361
- $798M
- To individuals or unnamed
- 1,094
- $87.4M; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF Stream3- Attraction | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $259M |
| Settlement | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | 35 | $140M |
| (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program | Public Safety Canada | 4 | $90.5M |
| Opportunities Fund - Project | Employment and Social Development Canada | 3 | $52.8M |
| Discovery Research | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 263 | $28.1M |
| Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund | Public Safety Canada | 2 | $19.1M |
| Youth Employment and Skills Strategy | Employment and Social Development Canada | 6 | $18.2M |
| Insight research | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 88 | $17.8M |
| Research Support Fund | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 15 | $16.9M |
| Research Partnerships | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 120 | $15.9M |
| Youth - Canada Summer Jobs | Employment and Social Development Canada | 750 | $14.9M |
| Canadian Family Justice Fund | Department of Justice Canada | 6 | $14.4M |
| Federal Economic Development Department for Ontario | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 19 | $13.9M |
| Settlement Program | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | 1 | $9M |
| SDPP - Disability Issues - Contrib. | Employment and Social Development Canada | 5 | $5.7M |
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 8 | $5.3M |
| Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $5M |
| Research Training and Talent Development | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | 294 | $4.6M |
| Justice Partnership and Innovation Program | Department of Justice Canada | 5 | $4.5M |
| SDPP - Disability Issues - Grant | Employment and Social Development Canada | 5 | $3.9M |
| Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 2 | $3.7M |
| Research Partnerships | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 33 | $3.7M |
| Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles program | Transport Canada | 69 | $3.4M |
| Advancing Accessibility Standards Research | Accessibility Standards Canada | 6 | $3.2M |
| Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry | Natural Resources Canada | 3 | $3.2M |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
Plus 1,094 agreements ($87.4M) 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 | 9 | $6.5M |
| Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s | 9 | $3.8M |
| Heritage institutions | 5 | $1.3M |
| Universities | 5 | $8.6M |
| Plastic product manufacturing | 3 | $48K |
| Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture production | 3 | $98K |
| Civic and social organizations | 2 | $103K |
| Traveller accommodation | 2 | $408K |
| Investigation and security services | 2 | $200K |
| Scientific research and development services | 2 | $50K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | $521K |
| 2007 | 12 | $4.9M |
| 2008 | 11 | $2.5M |
| 2009 | 23 | $13M |
| 2010 | 16 | $9.7M |
| 2011 | 17 | $9.8M |
| 2012 | 14 | $3.9M |
| 2013 | 13 | $12M |
| 2014 | 7 | $2M |
| 2015 | 4 | $329K |
| 2016 | 15 | $8.6M |
| 2017 | 15 | $25.4M |
| 2018 | 213 | $21.6M |
| 2019 | 242 | $87M |
| 2020 | 355 | $393M |
| 2021 | 304 | $35.3M |
| 2022 | 275 | $70.6M |
| 2023 | 297 | $79.1M |
| 2024 | 291 | $29.7M |
| 2025 | 243 | $64.7M |
| 2026 | 82 | $11.3M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 340 | $281M |
| Academia | 131 | $155M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 609 | $141M |
| Government | 44 | $138M |
| Not stated by the department | 345 | $87.1M |
| Individuals and sole proprietorships | 888 | $63.3M |
| Other organizations | 88 | $14.4M |
| Indigenous recipients | 9 | $5.6M |
| International (non-government) | 1 | $5,000 |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Kavodax Inc. | CanExportNational Research Council Canada | Grant | $7,646 |
| May 2026 | The Corporation of the City of Oshawa | CanExportGlobal Affairs Canada | CanExport Community Investments – The Corporation of the City of Oshawa 2026/27Grant | $45,000 |
| May 2026 | The Academy for Community Excellence Foundation | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $14,000 |
| May 2026 | Cinareo Solutions Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $20,340 |
| Apr 2026 | Ontario Motor Sales Ltd. | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $88,750 |
| Apr 2026 | Ontario Motor Sales Ltd. | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $15,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Durham Kia | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $46,250 |
| Apr 2026 | Lacrosse Canada - Crosse Canada | Sport Support Program - National Sport OrganizationsCanadian Heritage | NSO 2026 Core LACContribution | $968,000 |
| Apr 2026 | The Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Using artificial intelligence to increase productivity and growth of small and medium businesses.Contribution | $300,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Cinareo Solutions Inc. | CanExportNational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Mar 2026 | The Garden-Restoring Life Ministries | New Horizons for Seniors ProgramEmployment and Social Development Canada | Building Confidence Through Financial LiteracyGrant | $25,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation | New Horizons for Seniors ProgramEmployment and Social Development Canada | Grant | $24,966 |
| Mar 2026 | Canadian Jamaican Club of Oshawa | New Horizons for Seniors ProgramEmployment and Social Development Canada | Strengthening the Health and Wellbeing of SeniorsGrant | $20,700 |
| Mar 2026 | The Corporation of the City of Oshawa | Celebration and Commemoration Program - Soccer 2026Canadian Heritage | Grant | $5,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Oshawa-Durham Rape Crisis Centre | Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic DualityCanadian Heritage | Take Back the Night en FrançaisGrant | $2,750 |
| Mar 2026 | Oshawa And Durham Region Métis Council | Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!Canadian Heritage | 17th Annual Metis Heritage CelebrationGrant | $10,000 |
| Mar 2026 | The Corporation of the City of Oshawa | Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!Canadian Heritage | City of Oshawa Canada Day CelebrationContribution | $55,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Conseil des organismes francophones de la région de Durham (COFRD) | Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support FundDepartment of Justice Canada | Durham equips you with justice in both languagesContribution | $90,249 |
| Feb 2026 | Miracle Life Christian Centre / Centre De Miracle Vie | Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - EventsCanadian Heritage | Grant | $20,000 |
| Jan 2026 | The Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramContribution | $2,470 |
| Jan 2026 | Ontario Motor Sales Ltd. | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $5,000 |
| Jan 2026 | General Motors Of Canada Ltd. | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $600,000 |
| Dec 2025 | Refugee Pathways And Integration Canada Inc. / Parcours Et Intégration Des Réfugiés Canada Inc. | Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - EventsCanadian Heritage | Canada Together: National Forum on Diversity, Anti-Racism, and BelongingGrant | $40,000 |
| Nov 2025 | Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority | Program not namedCanada Water Agency | Contribution | $1,614,500 |
| Oct 2025 | Ontario Motor Sales Ltd. | Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles programTransport Canada | Agreement for the reimbursement of incentive(s) provided under the iZEV ProgramGrant | $20,000 |