Fisheries and Oceans Canada · Contribution program
Ghost Gear Transfer Payment Program - contributions
Encourage the sustainable management of Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs and aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours.
- Total value
- $346K
- Agreements
- 2
- Aug 2024 to Jun 2026
- Median agreement
- $173K
- Typical range
- $163K–$183K
- 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 Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil Rock 33/34 Lobster Associati | 1 | $193K |
Plus 1 agreements ($152K) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | $152K |
| 2026 | 1 | $193K |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | 1 | $193K |
| Outside Canada or not stated | 1 | $152K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 2 | $346K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Brazil Rock 33/34 Lobster Associati | Ghost Gear CAs 2026-27Contribution | $193,338 |