Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Coding for Kids
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
- $48.1M
- Agreements
- 21
- Nov 2017 to Nov 2017
- Median agreement
- $1.4M
- Typical range
- $1M–$2M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21 | $48.1M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 11 | $32.6M |
| Quebec | 3 | $7.7M |
| Nunavut | 1 | $1.8M |
| Alberta | 1 | $1.5M |
| New Brunswick | 1 | $1.2M |
| Saskatchewan | 1 | $1.1M |
| Nova Scotia | 1 | $1M |
| British Columbia | 1 | $695K |
| Manitoba | 1 | $500K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 20 | $47.1M |
| For-profit organizations | 1 | $1M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other professional, scientific and technical services | 21 | $48.1M |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Ulnooweg Development Group Inc. | Contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 2017 | Taking IT Global Youth Association | Contribution | $2,600,000 |
| Nov 2017 | Science North | Contribution | $2,000,000 |
| Nov 2017 | Saskatoon Industry Education Council Inc | Contribution | $1,136,897 |
| Nov 2017 | Pinnguaq Association | Contribution | $1,755,720 |
| Nov 2017 | MediaSmarts / HabiloMédias | Contribution | $338,793 |
| Nov 2017 | Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. | Contribution | $500,000 |
| Nov 2017 | Let's Talk Science | Contribution | $2,000,000 |
| Nov 2017 | The Learning Partnership Canada/partenariat Canadien En éduc | Contribution | $1,077,516 |
| Nov 2017 | Information and Communications Technology Council of Canada | Contribution | $3,000,000 |
| Nov 2017 | Grandir sans frontières | Contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Nov 2017 | Fusion Jeunesse | Contribution | $500,000 |
| Nov 2017 | FIRST Robotics Canada | Contribution | $1,385,489 |
| Nov 2017 | Elephant Thoughts Global Development Initiatives | Contribution | $794,644 |
| Nov 2017 | Digital Moment | Contribution | $6,211,587 |
| Nov 2017 | Cybera Inc. | Contribution | $1,497,143 |
| Nov 2017 | Canada Learning Code Inc. | Contribution | $7,867,270 |
| Nov 2017 | Brilliant Labs Inc | Contribution | $1,225,793 |
| Nov 2017 | Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada | Contribution | $1,504,075 |
| Nov 2017 | Actua | Contribution | $10,000,000 |
| Nov 2017 | A.S.T.C. Science World Society | Contribution | $695,062 |