Natural Resources Canada · Contribution program
Oil Spill Response Science Program
The objective of the Oil Spill Response Science (OSRS) Program is to support the Government of Canada’s World Class Tanker Safety System initiative (Phase 2), in particular the science-related activities under Pillar 2 - preparedness and response. It will do this in part by funding R,D&D projects focused on recovery technologies and processes for the cleanup of heavy oil products spilled in marine environments to be carried out by external recipients.
- Total value
- $513K
- Agreements
- 2
- Dec 2017 to Dec 2018
- Median agreement
- $256K
- Typical range
- $185K–$328K
- 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 Natural Resources Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 683107 Alberta Ltd. | 1 | $400K |
| The Governing Council of the University of Toronto | 1 | $113K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | $400K |
| 2018 | 1 | $113K |
By province
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 1 | $400K |
| Academia | 1 | $113K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | The Governing Council of the University of Toronto | Contribution | $112,700 |
| Dec 2017 | 683107 Alberta Ltd. | Active Biological CountermeasuresContribution | $400,000 |