NAICS Industry group 6113 · in Educational services
Federal grants for universities
Programs that fund recipients the department coded with this industry. Departments record an industry code on about one agreement in ten, mostly business programs, so this is a guide to which programs fund businesses like yours, not a full count.
- Total value
- $4.6B
- Agreements
- 656
- To named organizations
- 655
- $4.6B
- To individuals or unnamed
- 1
- $500K; 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 that fund this industry
The programs that put the most money here.
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Investment Fund - Funding to Province | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 13 | $2B |
| Knowledge Infrastructure Program - Funding to Province | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 13 | $1.9B |
| Federal Economic Development Department for Ontario | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 62 | $158M |
| REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 137 | $72.4M |
| Regional Innovation Ecosystem | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 6 | $48.9M |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 30 | $44.8M |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 9 | $42.8M |
| Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 9 | $34.9M |
| Knowledge Infrastructure Program - Individual Institutions | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 14 | $30.6M |
| Western Diversification Program | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 17 | $27.5M |
| CED & Diversification | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 5 | $22.6M |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 14 | $17.1M |
| SIF Stream 2 - Growth | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $17M |
| FedNor | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 47 | $15.5M |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations | National Research Council Canada | 112 | $15.4M |
| Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 4 | $12.3M |
| ElevateIP | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $9.9M |
| REGI - CCTI - Infrastructure Fund | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 4 | $9.7M |
| Support For Women Entrepreneurs | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $9.4M |
| Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 1 | $9.2M |
| Centre for Indigenous Law and Reconciliation | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1 | $9.1M |
| PSIF - Individual Institutions | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 3 | $7.4M |
| Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) - II | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 1 | $6.7M |
| WES Ecosystem Fund (Regional) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 3 | $6.5M |
| ICF - Strategic Community Capacity | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 16 | $5.9M |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Province of Ontario | 2 | $1.6B |
| Province of British Columbia | 2 | $490M |
| Ministère du dév. économique de l'innov. et de l'exportation | 1 | $458M |
| Government of Alberta | 2 | $423M |
| Le Gouvernement du Québec | 1 | $390M |
| Government of Manitoba | 2 | $150M |
| Government of Nova Scotia | 2 | $118M |
| Province of New Brunswick | 2 | $99M |
| The Governing Council of the University of Toronto | 14 | $91.7M |
| Government of Saskatchewan | 1 | $65.8M |
| University of Waterloo | 12 | $58.6M |
| Province of Saskatchewan | 1 | $57.3M |
| Province of Newfoundland and Labrador | 2 | $57.2M |
| The University of British Columbia | 7 | $37.5M |
| University of New Brunswick | 45 | $33.2M |
| The Governors of the University of Calgary | 10 | $30.4M |
| McMaster University | 5 | $27.4M |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland | 48 | $22.1M |
| York University | 11 | $21.7M |
| Government of Prince Edward Island | 2 | $21M |
| Ryerson University | 3 | $20.1M |
| Simon Fraser University | 7 | $17.9M |
| Trent University | 6 | $16.3M |
| Lakehead University | 19 | $15.8M |
| The University of Western Ontario | 3 | $14.9M |
Plus 1 agreements ($500K) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | $1.2M |
| 2007 | 11 | $1.5M |
| 2008 | 11 | $4.3M |
| 2009 | 41 | $2B |
| 2010 | 31 | $45.8M |
| 2011 | 26 | $87.5M |
| 2012 | 19 | $32.9M |
| 2016 | 12 | $934M |
| 2017 | 16 | $13.1M |
| 2018 | 19 | $787M |
| 2019 | 99 | $399M |
| 2020 | 70 | $40.8M |
| 2021 | 85 | $55.8M |
| 2022 | 82 | $89.6M |
| 2023 | 53 | $46.5M |
| 2024 | 27 | $38.8M |
| 2025 | 33 | $25.1M |
| 2026 | 16 | $23.7M |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 24 | $3.9B |
| Academia | 188 | $349M |
| Indigenous recipients | 97 | $167M |
| Not stated by the department | 190 | $106M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 142 | $105M |
| For-profit organizations | 15 | $18.2M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Emily Carr University of Art and Design | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Design for StartupsContribution | $270,000 |
| May 2026 | Carleton University | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | SAM3 SME Support for Aging in Place TechnologyContribution | $340,000 |
| Apr 2026 | University of Saskatchewan | Regional Economic Growth through InnovationPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Université de Moncton | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Problem-solving and applied research for small and medium-sized firms (SMEs)Contribution | $75,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Sir Sandford Fleming College of Applied Arts and Technology | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Engineering Consultation and Feasibility Analysis for the Adoption of Advanced Digital Technologies for the Manufacturing SectorContribution | $40,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Saint Mary's University | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Assisting SMEs to Grow through Technical Advice by Collaborating with Research Experts at Saint Mary’s University, Mount Saint Vincent University, and NSCAD University.Contribution | $70,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Low Carbon Readiness Program 2026-27Contribution | $250,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Collège Boréal d'arts appliqués et de technologie | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Sustainable Food SecurityContribution | $50,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Acadia University - Division of Research & Graduate Studies | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Provision of Research Services and Expertise to Canadian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)Contribution | $100,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Toronto Metropolitan University | Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Contribution | $600,000 |
| Mar 2026 | Bishop's University | (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution ProgramPublic Safety Canada | How We Go Home: A Study of Section 84 Indigenous Community Reintegration Models to Promote Healing and Successful Community ReentryContribution | $1,449,862 |
| Mar 2026 | University of Saskatchewan | (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution ProgramPublic Safety Canada | Gladue Practices: Investigating Lived Experiences and Stakeholder Perspectives on Their Impacts on Reintegration and RecidivismContribution | $765,141 |
| Feb 2026 | The University of British Columbia | Regional Economic Growth through InnovationPacific Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $7,137,482 |
| Jan 2026 | The University of British Columbia | Regional Economic Growth through InnovationPacific Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $8,758,918 |
| Jan 2026 | Northern Ontario School of Medicine University / Université de l'École de médecine du Nord de l'Ontario | Northern Ontario Development ProgramFederal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Contribution | $1,968,386 |
| Jan 2026 | The Governing Council of the University of Toronto | Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE)Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Contribution | $1,750,000 |
| Sep 2025 | Corporation de l'École des Hautes Études commerciales de Montréal | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Strategic intervention: Workshop and MentoringContribution | $104,101 |
| Jul 2025 | University of Saskatchewan - Canadian Feed Research Center | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to OrganizationsNational Research Council Canada | Assisting SME's in overcoming technical challenges related to feed processing, ingredient design, feed ration formulation, biomass conversion and crop waste valorizationContribution | $120,000 |
| Jul 2025 | University of British Columbia - School of Engineering (Okanagan Campus) | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to OrganizationsNational Research Council Canada | Technical Assistance to Canadian SMEs to Implement Circular Economy Strategies – Round 4Contribution | $140,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Saskatchewan Polytechnic | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to OrganizationsNational Research Council Canada | Advanced Technology Advisory, R&D, Commercialization and Support Services for SMEs - IIIContribution | $400,000 |
| Jul 2025 | The Governing Council of the University of Toronto | Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE)Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Contribution | $2,500,000 |
| Jun 2025 | York University | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to OrganizationsNational Research Council Canada | Fundraising Bootcamp for fast growing food SMEContribution | $75,000 |
| Jun 2025 | St. Francis Xavier University | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to OrganizationsNational Research Council Canada | Provision of Research Services and Expertise to Canadian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)Contribution | $40,000 |
| Jun 2025 | The Governing Council of the University of Toronto | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Microneutralization Assay Development, Vaccine/Diagnostic Testing and Biobanking for H5N1Contribution | $391,720 |
| May 2025 | University of British Columbia - Dept of Materials Engineering | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Support for SMEs in Evaluating Composite Materials Needs and Opportunities FY25/26Contribution | $105,000 |