Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
CanCode 4.0
The objective of the CanCode program is to fund initiatives that support Canadian students kindergarten to grade 12 to learn digital skills including coding, data analytics, and digital content development. The program also supports K-12 teachers with the training and professional development they need to introduce digital skills and coding related concepts into the classroom.
- Total value
- $36.7M
- Agreements
- 22
- Jan 2025 to Jan 2025
- Median agreement
- $1.2M
- Typical range
- $556K–$2.5M
- 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.
Applying? CanCode. Taking applications? Intake periods; dates not on the page. The deadline, who can apply and what applicants actually got are on its page.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Actua | 1 | $5.2M |
| Pinnguaq Association | 1 | $4.2M |
| Digital Moment | 1 | $3.3M |
| Information and Communications Technology Council of Canada | 1 | $2.9M |
| The MindFuel Foundation | 1 | $2.9M |
| Let's Talk Science | 1 | $2.7M |
| Brilliant Labs Inc | 1 | $2M |
| FIRST Robotics Canada | 1 | $1.9M |
| Taking IT Global Youth Association | 1 | $1.8M |
| Hackergal | 1 | $1.6M |
| Black Boys Code Society | 1 | $1.3M |
| Neil Squire Society | 1 | $1.1M |
| Science North | 1 | $1.1M |
| Fusion Jeunesse/Youth Fusion | 1 | $860K |
| Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. | 1 | $803K |
| Grandir sans frontières | 1 | $700K |
| Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach | 1 | $508K |
| Saskatoon Industry Education Council Inc | 1 | $440K |
| A.S.T.C. Science World Society | 1 | $416K |
| Edmonton Space & Science Foundation | 1 | $398K |
| Printemps Numerique | 1 | $385K |
| The University of Winnipeg Foundation Inc. | 1 | $193K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | $36.7M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 8 | $17.7M |
| Quebec | 4 | $5.3M |
| Nunavut | 1 | $4.2M |
| Alberta | 2 | $3.3M |
| New Brunswick | 2 | $2.8M |
| British Columbia | 3 | $2.8M |
| Saskatchewan | 1 | $440K |
| Manitoba | 1 | $193K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 22 | $36.7M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other professional, scientific and technical services | 22 | $36.7M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Grandir sans frontières | Contribution | $700,000 |
| Jan 2025 | The University of Winnipeg Foundation Inc. | Contribution | $193,195 |
| Jan 2025 | Taking IT Global Youth Association | Contribution | $1,765,836 |
| Jan 2025 | Science North | Contribution | $1,073,130 |
| Jan 2025 | Saskatoon Industry Education Council Inc | Contribution | $440,443 |
| Jan 2025 | Printemps Numerique | Contribution | $385,276 |
| Jan 2025 | Pinnguaq Association | Contribution | $4,205,300 |
| Jan 2025 | Neil Squire Society | Contribution | $1,129,695 |
| Jan 2025 | Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. | Contribution | $802,563 |
| Jan 2025 | The MindFuel Foundation | Contribution | $2,888,503 |
| Jan 2025 | Let's Talk Science | Contribution | $2,709,897 |
| Jan 2025 | Information and Communications Technology Council of Canada | Contribution | $2,910,075 |
| Jan 2025 | Hackergal | Contribution | $1,560,798 |
| Jan 2025 | Fusion Jeunesse/Youth Fusion | Contribution | $860,447 |
| Jan 2025 | FIRST Robotics Canada | Contribution | $1,885,580 |
| Jan 2025 | Elephant Thoughts Educational Outreach | Contribution | $507,757 |
| Jan 2025 | Edmonton Space & Science Foundation | Contribution | $398,189 |
| Jan 2025 | Digital Moment | Contribution | $3,330,472 |
| Jan 2025 | Brilliant Labs Inc | Contribution | $2,035,567 |
| Jan 2025 | Black Boys Code Society | Contribution | $1,255,248 |
| Jan 2025 | Actua | Contribution | $5,248,200 |
| Jan 2025 | A.S.T.C. Science World Society | Contribution | $416,003 |