Fisheries and Oceans Canada · Contribution program
Whale Protection And Recovery Initiative Contribution Program
To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g. data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of: (a) Fisheries and Aquaculture Science; (b) Ecosystem Science; (c) Oceanography and Modelling; and (d) Freshwater Science.
- Total value
- $2.5M
- Agreements
- 6
- Nov 2018 to May 2025
- Median agreement
- $295K
- Typical range
- $250K–$491K
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The University of British Columbia | 2 | $1.1M |
| Raincoast Conservation Foundation | 1 | $545K |
| Simon Fraser University | 1 | $330K |
| Friedrich-Alexander University Erla | 1 | $260K |
| Université du Québec en Outaouais | 1 | $200K |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
Show the numbers
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | $900K |
| 2019 | 0 | $0 |
| 2020 | 0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 1 | $247K |
| 2022 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | 2 | $805K |
| 2025 | 2 | $530K |
By province
Per resident: the total over the whole window divided by the population on 1 July 2026 (Statistics Canada, table 17-10-0009-01). Agreements are placed by the recipient’s address, so a national organization’s funding counts where its office is.
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 4 | $2M |
| Outside Canada or not stated | 1 | $260K |
| Quebec | 1 | $200K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 3 | $1.7M |
| Academia | 3 | $790K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Université du Québec en Outaouais | Contribution | $199,985 |
| Jan 2025 | Simon Fraser University | Contribution | $330,000 |
| Dec 2024 | Raincoast Conservation Foundation | Contribution | $544,829 |
| Nov 2024 | Friedrich-Alexander University Erla | Contribution | $259,785 |
| Mar 2021 | The University of British Columbia | Contribution | $246,673 |
| Nov 2018 | The University of British Columbia | Contribution | $900,000 |