Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
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To encourage economic growth, diversification, job creation, and self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario.
- Total value
- $468M
- Agreements
- 2,034
- Mar 2006 to May 2015
- Median agreement
- $78K
- Typical range
- $28K–$300K
- 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 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
Plus 61 agreements ($10.7M) 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 | 327 | $57.8M |
| 2007 | 312 | $61M |
| 2008 | 333 | $72.6M |
| 2009 | 298 | $90.3M |
| 2010 | 215 | $39.2M |
| 2011 | 150 | $40.1M |
| 2012 | 159 | $56.2M |
| 2013 | 169 | $42M |
| 2014 | 69 | $8.8M |
| 2015 | 2 | $49K |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 2,033 | $468M |
| Nova Scotia | 1 | $14K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 1,325 | $324M |
| Government | 382 | $81.1M |
| Indigenous recipients | 192 | $46.4M |
| For-profit organizations | 113 | $14.5M |
| Academia | 21 | $2.6M |
| Other organizations | 1 | $28K |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other local, municipal and regional public administration | 1,270 | $301M |
| Indigenous public administration | 155 | $31.5M |
| Business, professional, labour and other membership organizations | 125 | $22.2M |
| Other amusement and recreation industries | 84 | $9.2M |
| Universities | 47 | $15.5M |
| Scientific research and development services | 45 | $12.5M |
| Social advocacy organizations | 41 | $2.7M |
| Out-patient care centres | 31 | $22.4M |
| Architectural, engineering and related services | 30 | $10.6M |
| Community colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s | 28 | $13.1M |