Federal grants in Watson
Grants and contributions to recipients whose address is in Watson, as the department recorded it.
- Total value
- $3.1M
- Agreements
- 39
- To named organizations
- 38
- $3.1M
- To individuals or unnamed
- 1
- $3,170; 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 Economic Growth through Innovation | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 1 | $2.1M |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms | National Research Council Canada | 5 | $387K |
| Youth - Canada Summer Jobs | Employment and Social Development Canada | 23 | $232K |
| Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants | Employment and Social Development Canada | 3 | $164K |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 1 | $100K |
| New Horizons for Seniors Program | Employment and Social Development Canada | 2 | $32K |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program | National Research Council Canada | 1 | $30K |
| Youth Employment and Skills Program | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | 2 | $28K |
| Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $14K |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Venlaw Manufacturing Ltd | 3 | $2.1M |
| Canadian Organic Spices & Herb Co. Inc. | 5 | $387K |
| McNab Regional Park Authority | 6 | $135K |
| CANADIAN ORGANIC Spice & herb Co. Inc. | 5 | $124K |
| Watson & District Heritage Museum | 2 | $83K |
| McNab Regional Park | 2 | $81K |
| Town of Watson | 7 | $68K |
| Watson New Horizons Club Inc | 1 | $25K |
| Cat's Creamery Corp. | 2 | $16K |
| Watson Regional Daycare Centre Inc. | 3 | $13K |
| Watson & District Chamber of Commerce | 1 | $3,731 |
| Root Filter Company Ltd | 1 | $3,170 |
Plus 1 agreements ($3,170) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animal food manufacturing | 5 | $387K |
| Other food manufacturing | 2 | $114K |
| Agricultural, construction and mining machinery manufacturing | 1 | $2.1M |
| Boiler, tank and shipping container manufacturing | 1 | $30K |
| Dairy product manufacturing | 1 | $14K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | $107K |
| 2019 | 5 | $275K |
| 2020 | 6 | $55K |
| 2021 | 5 | $106K |
| 2022 | 5 | $94K |
| 2023 | 8 | $236K |
| 2024 | 2 | $61K |
| 2025 | 3 | $2.2M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 17 | $2.7M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 11 | $319K |
| Government | 5 | $63K |
| Not stated by the department | 6 | $26K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Venlaw Manufacturing Ltd | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Enhanced Operational EffectivenessContribution | $30,000 |
| May 2025 | McNab Regional Park Authority | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | McNab Regional ParkContribution | $22,383 |
| Jan 2025 | Venlaw Manufacturing Ltd | Regional Economic Growth through InnovationPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $2,100,000 |
| Apr 2024 | McNab Regional Park | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $46,462 |
| Mar 2024 | Venlaw Manufacturing Ltd | Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology StreamInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Grant | $14,386 |
| Nov 2023 | Watson & District Heritage Museum | Enabling Accessibility Fund - GrantsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Ramp ProjectGrant | $80,000 |
| Nov 2023 | McNab Regional Park Authority | Enabling Accessibility Fund - GrantsEmployment and Social Development Canada | sidewalks and mobility ProjectGrant | $36,000 |
| Apr 2023 | McNab Regional Park | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $34,274 |
| Apr 2023 | CANADIAN ORGANIC Spice & herb Co. Inc. | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $3,640 |
| Apr 2023 | Cat's Creamery Corp. | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Work ExperienceContribution | $14,000 |
| Apr 2023 | CANADIAN ORGANIC Spice & herb Co. Inc. | Youth Employment and Skills ProgramAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Work ExperienceContribution | $14,000 |
| Mar 2023 | Town of Watson | New Horizons for Seniors ProgramEmployment and Social Development Canada | Senior InclusionGrant | $6,667 |
| Mar 2023 | Town of Watson | Enabling Accessibility Fund - GrantsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Lift ProjectGrant | $47,827 |
| Sep 2022 | Canadian Organic Spices & Herb Co. Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Advanced Manufacturing ExpertiseContribution | $57,500 |
| Apr 2022 | Town of Watson | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $3,310 |
| Apr 2022 | McNab Regional Park Authority | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | McNab Regional ParkContribution | $29,531 |
| Apr 2022 | Cat's Creamery Corp. | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $1,655 |
| Apr 2022 | CANADIAN ORGANIC Spice & herb Co. Inc. | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $1,703 |
| Oct 2021 | Canadian Organic Spices & Herb Co. Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $73,953 |
| Apr 2021 | Watson & District Chamber of Commerce | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $3,731 |
| Apr 2021 | Town of Watson | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $2,406 |
| Apr 2021 | McNab Regional Park Authority | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $21,586 |
| Apr 2021 | CANADIAN ORGANIC Spice & herb Co. Inc. | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $4,811 |
| Jul 2020 | Town of Watson | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | town.watson@sasktel.netContribution | $3,170 |
| Jun 2020 | Watson Regional Daycare Centre Inc. | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $3,671 |