Federal grants in Virden
Grants and contributions to recipients whose address is in Virden, as the department recorded it.
- Total value
- $122M
- Agreements
- 111
- To named organizations
- 105
- $122M
- To individuals or unnamed
- 6
- $10K; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Broadband Fund | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 3 | $111M |
| Connect to Innovate | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $9.2M |
| Youth - Canada Summer Jobs | Employment and Social Development Canada | 68 | $319K |
| Settlement | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | 3 | $267K |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 4 | $200K |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 2 | $100K |
| Youth Employment and Skills Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 6 | $84K |
| Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 6 | $80K |
| Museum Assistance Program (MAP) | Canadian Heritage | 2 | $20K |
| Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada! | Canadian Heritage | 4 | $19K |
| Museums Assistance Program - Recovery Fund | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $8,000 |
| Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program (iZEV) | Transport Canada | 2 | $7,500 |
| Incentives for Zero-emission vehicles program | Transport Canada | 2 | $7,500 |
| New Horizons for Seniors Program | Employment and Social Development Canada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Celebrate Canada | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $4,680 |
| Celebration, Commemoration and Learning | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $4,680 |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
Plus 6 agreements ($10K) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oilseed and grain farming | 2 | $33K |
| Support activities for animal production | 1 | $19K |
| Support activities for crop production | 1 | $8,115 |
| Fruit and tree nut farming | 1 | $14K |
| Vegetable and melon farming | 1 | $10K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | $27K |
| 2016 | 2 | $265K |
| 2017 | 4 | $362K |
| 2018 | 8 | $26K |
| 2019 | 12 | $58K |
| 2020 | 10 | $152K |
| 2021 | 21 | $10.2M |
| 2022 | 16 | $91K |
| 2023 | 16 | $102K |
| 2024 | 14 | $110M |
| 2025 | 6 | $40K |
| 2026 | 1 | $3,700 |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 40 | $121M |
| Not stated by the department | 28 | $482K |
| Academia | 3 | $267K |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 26 | $190K |
| Government | 13 | $70K |
| Other organizations | 1 | $3,700 |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Town of Virden | Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!Canadian Heritage | Virden Canada Day CelebrationGrant | $3,700 |
| Apr 2025 | Virden Pioneer Home Museum Inc | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $15,097 |
| Apr 2025 | Town of Virden | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $4,424 |
| Apr 2025 | Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $2,212 |
| Apr 2025 | Funshine Early Learning Centre Inc | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $8,848 |
| Apr 2025 | Border Regional Library Board | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Border Regional LibraryContribution | $4,853 |
| Apr 2025 | Arts Mosaic Inc | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $5,032 |
| Dec 2024 | RFNow Communications LP | Universal Broadband FundInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $104,706,986 |
| Aug 2024 | RFNow Inc. | Universal Broadband FundInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $5,600,117 |
| Jul 2024 | Town of Virden | Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!Canadian Heritage | Canada Day CelebrationsGrant | $2,400 |
| Apr 2024 | Virden Pioneer Home Museum Inc | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $4,873 |
| Apr 2024 | Town of Virden | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $4,284 |
| Apr 2024 | Slice Hospitality Inc. | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Boston Pizza VirdenContribution | $2,142 |
| Apr 2024 | Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $4,284 |
| Apr 2024 | Funshine Early Learning Centre Inc | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $8,568 |
| Apr 2024 | Border Regional Library Board | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $4,177 |
| Apr 2024 | Countryside Inn | Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology StreamInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Grant | $15,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Rosebank Farms Ltd | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Work ExperienceContribution | $14,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Seniors Access to Independent Living | New Horizons for Seniors ProgramEmployment and Social Development Canada | Grant | $5,000 |
| Nov 2023 | T.L. Penner Construction (2020) Inc. | Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology StreamInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Grant | $14,175 |
| Aug 2023 | Border Energy Ltd. | Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology StreamInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Grant | $14,175 |
| Jul 2023 | Town of Virden | Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!Canadian Heritage | Town of Virden Canada Day CelebrationsGrant | $4,680 |
| Apr 2023 | Virden Pioneer Home Museum Inc | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Virden Pioneer Home MuseumContribution | $9,012 |
| Apr 2023 | Virden Community Chamber of Commerce | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $3,962 |
| Apr 2023 | Virden Animal Hospital Veterinary Corporation | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $1,983 |