Birds Canada: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Port Rowan, ON · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Haldimand–Norfolk

Birds Canada: federal grants and contributions: 75 agreements; $13.9M value; 4 departments; 5 programs.

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75agreements
$13.9Mvalue
4departments
5programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$2.7Mvalue2022start–end

Volunteer-based Monitoring and Science for Migratory Birds including Species at Risk

Volunteer-based Monitoring and Science for Migratory Birds including Species at Risk$2.6Mvalue2026start2030end

Volunteer-based Monitoring and Science for Migratory Birds including Species at Risk

Agreement$1.9Mvalue2023start–end

Open Data Platforms for Migratory Bird Monitoring Data

Connecting Chignecto: ecological corridor protection, improvement and stewardship between Sa’qewi-ilnuwey Awti (Big Salmon River IPCA) and Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area$826Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports the project “Connecting Chignecto: ecological corridor protection, improvement, and stewardship between Sa’qewi-ilnuwey Awti and Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area” through Indigenous Knowledge land use guidance, land acquisition and protection, species monitoring and movement research, and development of a stakeholder engagement strategy.

Agreement$403Kvalue2024start–end

Is Newfoundland a stronghold for bird species at risk? Creating comprehensive and accurate maps of Species at Risk distribution and abundance with the Newfoundland Breeding Bird Atlas

Agreement$361Kvalue2021start–end

Establishment and coordination of the Chimney Swift Chimney Restoration Fund

Agreement$300Kvalue2024start–end

Chimney Swift Chimney Restoration Fund

Agreement$300Kvalue2025start–end

Key Biodiversity Areas: data development, availability and application

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Applications to integrate SEO information into NatureCounts platform$250Kvalue2025start2027end

NatureCounts, the largest biodiversity data repository in Canada, is a technology platform used to collect, analyze and share critical information on bird populations. This project aims to develop the tools needed to integrate SEO information into the collection and interpretation of biodiversity data.

  • Canadian Space Agency
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Compiling and Visualizing Baseline Breeding Bird Data to Inform Assessment of Environmental Damage and Restoration Projects$250Kvalue2026start2028end

Compiling and Visualizing Baseline Breeding Bird Data to Inform Assessment of Environmental Damage and Restoration Projects

Agreement$245Kvalue2024start–end

Chimney Swift Schedule of Studies Implementation, Research, and Landowner Engagement to Support Protection and Recovery in Ontario

Agreement$240Kvalue2023start–end

Space to Roost - Informing protected area design and ensuring viability of shorebird roosting sites in the Inner Bay of Fundy

Strengthening Monitoring and Stewardship of Chimney Swift and Barn Swallow Habitat across Urban, Agricultural and Forestry Sectors$240Kvalue2026start2028end

Strengthening Monitoring and Stewardship of Chimney Swift and Barn Swallow Habitat across Urban, Agricultural and Forestry Sectors

Leading Ontario Piping Plover conservation through improved habitat stewardship, restoration, threat mitigation, and successful partnerships$220Kvalue2025start2028end

Leading Ontario Piping Plover conservation through improved habitat stewardship, restoration, threat mitigation, and successful partnerships

Agreement$210Kvalue2022start–end

Stewardship and Monitoring of Urban and Rural Aerial Insectivore Sites in the Maritimes

Agreement$200Kvalue2022start–end

Supporting Canada's Key Biodiversity Areas Data Infrastructure

Agreement$194Kvalue2021start–end

Leveraging the Human Dimension of Conservation Action to Assess Impact of Best Management Practices on Grassland Birds

Engaging with the forestry sector to protect breeding Bicknell’s Thrush and fill knowledge gaps to improve long-term habitat stewardship in the Maritimes breeding range$177Kvalue2026start2028end

Engaging with the forestry sector to protect breeding Bicknell’s Thrush and fill knowledge gaps to improve long-term habitat stewardship in the Maritimes breeding range

Agreement$164Kvalue2022start–end

Multi-species Bird Surveys on Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture and Canadian Intermountain Joint Venture Properties and Identifying All-Bird Priority Areas

Agreement$160Kvalue2021start–end

Strengthening the effectiveness of conservation actions and monitoring for priority conservation targets across Priority Places in the Atlantic Region

Agreement$150Kvalue2020start–end

Development of Indigenous capacity and tools for assessing marine birds in the Salish Sea

Agreement$150Kvalue2021start–end

Development of Indigenous Capacity and Tools for Assessing Marine Birds in the Salish Sea

Agreement$135Kvalue2022start–end

Stewardship and Conservation of Piping Plovers and Chimney Swifts

Agreement$133Kvalue2021start–end

Atlassing for species at risk on the island of Newfoundland: engaging citizens and informing land managers

Agreement$119Kvalue2022start–end

Monitoring populations and understanding habitat use of Bicknell's Thrush on their Canadian breeding grounds

Agreement$113Kvalue2021start–end

Development of Indigenous Capacity and Tools for Assessing Marine Birds in the Salish Sea

Agreement$111Kvalue2024start–end

Recovering endangered Piping Plover and conserving beach and dune ecosystems in eastern Nova Scotia

Agreement$106Kvalue2023start–end

Atlassing for birds in remote areas of Newfoundland for a better understanding of provincial environmental health

Agreement$104Kvalue2021start–end

Stewardship of Human-built and Natural Habitats of Bank Swallow in Atlantic Canada

Agreement$100Kvalue2021start–end

Promoting the adoption of practices and incentives intended to save grassland birds, engaging citizen scientists in impact assessment, and implementing a new impact assessment tool

Agreement$100Kvalue2022start–end

Piping Plover Habitat Enhancement and Species at Risk Outreach

Agreement$89.0Kvalue2022start–end

Furthering the development of Canada's Key Biodiversity Areas national database

Agreement$85.3Kvalue2023start–end

Sampling remote wetlands in Newfoundland

Agreement$79.7Kvalue2023start–end

Development and Implementation of the Bird-friendliness Index as a Tool to Incentivize the Conservation of Grassland Bird Species at Risk in Prairie Agricultural Working Landscapes

Agreement$59.5Kvalue2022start–end

Supporting landowner stewardship of at risk aerial insectivores in Ontario

Agreement$41.6Kvalue2020start–end

Climate Action Incentive Fund SME Project stream provides support to small and medium sized enterprises for retrofit projects in sectors such as building, transportation, industry, waste, agriculture and more

CSJ 2025 - Birds Canada (Haldimand-Norfolk)$33.4Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

CSJ 2024 - Birds Canada (Haldimand-Norfolk)$26.8Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Birds Canada - SK$13.6Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Birds Canada (Delta)$11.6Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

Departments

Environment and Climate Change Canada34agreements$12.5Mvalue2programs
  • Conserving Nature
  • Environmental Damages Fund

All grants from Environment and Climate Change Canada

Parks Canada2agreements$836Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada38agreements$277Kvalue1programs
Canadian Space Agency1agreements$250Kvalue1programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

All grants from Canadian Space Agency

Years

20264agreements$3.3Mvalue2programs
  • Conserving Nature
  • Environmental Damages Fund
202514agreements$1.7Mvalue4programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
  • Conserving Nature
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202418agreements$1.2Mvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202317agreements$2.4Mvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202211agreements$3.8Mvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20219agreements$1.3Mvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20202agreements$192Kvalue0programs

    Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.