Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency · Contribution program
Atlantic Policy Research Initiative
To generate and disseminate knowledge that enhances policy knowledge taking into account regional economic opportunities and challenges; to support and influence the policy research priorities that impact the Atlantic region, particularly those directly related to economic development; and to establish and promote networks among stakeholders.
- Total value
- $12.5M
- Agreements
- 167
- Jan 2006 to May 2026
- Median agreement
- $54K
- Typical range
- $25K–$100K
- the middle half of agreements
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.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 10 | $705K |
| 2007 | 10 | $398K |
| 2008 | 12 | $505K |
| 2009 | 14 | $741K |
| 2010 | 9 | $576K |
| 2011 | 7 | $708K |
| 2012 | 8 | $814K |
| 2013 | 5 | $335K |
| 2014 | 11 | $1.3M |
| 2015 | 8 | $473K |
| 2016 | 13 | $902K |
| 2017 | 11 | $1M |
| 2018 | 4 | $403K |
| 2019 | 6 | $508K |
| 2020 | 4 | $276K |
| 2021 | 10 | $777K |
| 2022 | 7 | $780K |
| 2023 | 1 | $78K |
| 2024 | 3 | $215K |
| 2025 | 10 | $854K |
| 2026 | 4 | $157K |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | 87 | $6.1M |
| New Brunswick | 34 | $2.7M |
| Ontario | 21 | $1.6M |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 9 | $1.3M |
| British Columbia | 6 | $303K |
| Alberta | 4 | $195K |
| Prince Edward Island | 3 | $142K |
| Outside Canada or not stated | 1 | $138K |
| Quebec | 2 | $121K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not stated by the department | 150 | $11.3M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 12 | $947K |
| Academia | 5 | $279K |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Business, professional, labour and other membership organizations | 13 | $986K |
| Universities | 9 | $540K |
| Social advocacy organizations | 2 | $482K |