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  "api": "assay-systems/v1",
  "key_tier": "none",
  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T03:06:17Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
  "data": {
    "id": "ASY-CA-0NIZ30L1MA",
    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "OWS Rail Car Inc.: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/ows-rail-car-inc/",
    "summary": "4 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $1.6M with OWS Rail Car Inc., 2020–2022.",
    "figures": [
      {
        "label": "agreements",
        "value": 4,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "value",
        "value": 1600000,
        "unit": "money",
        "currency": "CAD",
        "approximate": true,
        "display": "$1.6M"
      },
      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 2,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 4,
        "unit": "count"
      }
    ],
    "text": [
      "The project will expand and diversify the company's existing railcar service centre to include the addition of new capabilities, which would position the company to be one of a few suppliers across North America with this service offering. This project will support capital costs, including leasehold improvements and the acquisition of advanced equipment, such as jacks for lifting locomotive, mobile welding machines and mobile crane lifting engines.",
      "To expand the company's capabilities in its existing railcar service centre, through the acquisition of advanced equipment and leasehold improvements.",
      "To support southern Ontario Community Futures Development Corporations in the provision of Canada Emergency Business Account-like loan support to businesses and organizations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.",
      "Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills."
    ],
    "records": [
      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35091-sault-ste-marie-algoma/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/federal-economic-development-agency-for-southern-ontario/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Sudbury",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35103-sudbury/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-0NIZ30L1MA",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"OWS Rail Car Inc.: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/ows-rail-car-inc/"
  }
}