Transport Canada · Contribution program
Boating Safety Contribution Program
The program funds education and awareness projects that improve boating safety and boating safety knowledge among waterway users.
- Total value
- $10.3M
- Agreements
- 62
- Jun 2019 to Sep 2024
- Median agreement
- $150K
- Typical range
- $54K–$225K
- 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.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Transport Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 7 | $1.4M |
| 2021 | 25 | $4M |
| 2022 | 11 | $1.2M |
| 2023 | 8 | $1.4M |
| 2024 | 3 | $1.1M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | 17 | $3.5M |
| Ontario | 10 | $2.7M |
| British Columbia | 21 | $2.2M |
| Nova Scotia | 4 | $608K |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 5 | $532K |
| Northwest Territories | 2 | $365K |
| Alberta | 1 | $225K |
| Saskatchewan | 1 | $200K |
| Manitoba | 1 | $74K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 41 | $7.4M |
| Indigenous recipients | 9 | $1.2M |
| Government | 6 | $922K |
| Academia | 5 | $682K |
| For-profit organizations | 1 | $150K |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Universities | 1 | $211K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Eau Vive Québec | Agreement for Promoting Whitewater SafetyContribution | $360,409 |
| Aug 2024 | Canadian Safe Boating Council | Agreement for Safe Boating Awareness Week Building on the BrandContribution | $490,234 |
| Aug 2024 | Boating BC Association | Agreement for Educational Campaign for Safer Boating in British ColumbiaContribution | $225,000 |
| Aug 2023 | Alberta Whitewater Association | Agreement for River Watercraft Safety ProgramContribution | $225,000 |
| Aug 2023 | Shuswap Lifeboat Society | Agreement for Enhancing Recreational Boating SafetyContribution | $28,514 |
| Jul 2023 | Canot Kayak Québec | Agreement for Blue RouteContribution | $208,751 |
| Jul 2023 | Tsilhqot'in National Government | Agreement for Boating Safety and RangerContribution | $299,935 |
| Jul 2023 | Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot | Agreement for Promoting Recreation Boat Safety on Sproat Lake in the Alberni ValleyContribution | $210,000 |
| Jul 2023 | Shuswap Watershed Council C/O Fraser Basin Council Society | Agreement for Safe Boating and Water-Based Recreation in the ShuswapContribution | $24,025 |
| Jul 2023 | Labrador Hunting and Fishing Association Inc. | Agreement for Labrador Hunting and Fishing Association Inc. Boating Safety Program 2023-26.Contribution | $91,800 |
| Feb 2023 | Service National des Sauveteurs Inc. | Agreement for Boating Safety Awareness Campaign 2022-2025Contribution | $262,500 |
| Aug 2022 | Inuvialuit Regional Corporation | Agreement for Promoting Safe Boating Practices for Recreational Boaters in the Inuvialuit Settlement RegionContribution | $165,150 |
| Aug 2022 | Conseil de gestion durable du Lac Saint-Jean | Agreement for Improve Boating Safety Awareness and Education Tools on Lake Saint-JeanContribution | $68,610 |
| Jul 2022 | Marine Education and Research Society | Agreement for Essential Boater Safety - Reducing Risk of Collision with Whales Through an Online CourseContribution | $165,012 |
| Jul 2022 | L'Association pour la protection du lac Massawippi Inc. | Agreement for Make the Boating Basics Accessible for Universal and Safe AccessContribution | $50,048 |
| Jul 2022 | Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador | Agreement for Improving the Use of Floatation and Emergency Signaling Devices in Newfoundland and LabradorContribution | $247,947 |
| Jul 2022 | Shuswap Watershed Council | Agreement for Safe Boating and Water-Based Recreation in the ShuswapContribution | $22,900 |
| Jun 2022 | Shuswap Lifeboat Society | Agreement for Enhancing Recreational Boating SafetyContribution | $18,654 |
| Jun 2022 | Boating BC Association | Agreement for Improving Safety on Our Shared WaterwaysContribution | $75,000 |
| Jun 2022 | Paddle Newfoundland and Labrador | Agreement for Riding the WaveContribution | $65,755 |
| Jun 2022 | Boating Ontario Association | Agreement for Boating Safety Education and Awareness CampaignContribution | $247,652 |
| Feb 2022 | Régie du service de sécurité incendie de la Vallée de la Rouge | Agreement for Nautical Awareness PatrolContribution | $24,102 |
| Dec 2021 | Arctic Research Foundation | Agreement for Arctic Small Vessel Safety ProgramContribution | $150,000 |
| Dec 2021 | BC Seafood Alliance | Agreement for Preventing Collisions and Ensuring Safe Navigation Within the Pacific Coast Small Vessel Fishing FleetContribution | $200,000 |
| Nov 2021 | Manitoba Métis Federation | Agreement for Manitoba Metis Federation Small Vessel Operator Safety InitiativeContribution | $74,429 |