MERINOV: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Gaspé, QC · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Dorval–Lachine–LaSalle

MERINOV: federal grants and contributions: 34 agreements; $12.2M value; 4 departments; 14 programs.

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34agreements
$12.2Mvalue
4departments
14programs

Largest agreements

600070993$2.0Mvalue2023start2025end

Equipment acquisition: The project aims to strengthen an NPO's capacity for innovation and technology transfer in order to contribute to the needs of the fisheries, aquaculture and bioresources industry.

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)$1.4Mvalue2023start2026end

To carry out the Government of Canada’s 2018 Nature Legacy for Canada, which includes supporting and leveraging efforts to protect and recover aquatic species at risk; and building Indigenous capacity.

19-NF-QUE-007$1.3Mvalue2019start2023end

To carry out the Government of Canada’s 2018 Nature Legacy for Canada, which includes supporting and leveraging efforts to protect and recover aquatic species at risk; and building Indigenous capacity.

Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)$1.1Mvalue2023start2025end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

Agreement$508Kvalue2018start–end
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)$503Kvalue2017start–end

Monies allocated over more than one fiscal year;Non-repayable contribution

MERINOV-21/22-WSGF$444Kvalue2022start2022end

Encourage the sustainable management of Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs and aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours.

Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)$421Kvalue2023start2025end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

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Merinov-22/23-WSGF$400Kvalue2022start2023end

To support projects that advance the adoption of methods to prevent and alleviate whale entanglements

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)$398Kvalue2015start–end

Monies allocated over more than one fiscal year;Non-repayable contribution

Merinov_Y4_Commitment_GGF$380Kvalue2023start2024end

Encourage the sustainable management of Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs and aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours.

Supporting the seaweed aquaculture industry in the Atlantic regions for towards adaptation/resilience to climate change$377Kvalue2022start2026end

With an increasing global demand for seaweed derived products and ingredients, as well as a broader public understanding of the important environmental services provided by our marine flora, there is growing interest from young entrepreneurs to develop Canada’s seaweed cultivation industry to achieve financial, societal, and environmental benefits. In this context, Merinov and NRC are developing projects to support the development of larger, better managed, and more sustainable seaweed cultivation industry while supporting marine habitat conservation and preserving the genetic resources native

400058897$362Kvalue2021start2022end

Acquisition of equipment: The project aims to strengthen Merinov's innovation and technology transfer capacities in direct link with the processing companies of the fisheries, aquaculture and marine biotechnology sector.

Merinov Fiona_Y3 Commitment_GGF$350Kvalue2022start2023end

Encourage the sustainable management of Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs and aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours.

Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)$336Kvalue2025start2025end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

21-HSP-QUE-006$286Kvalue2022start2024end

Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife and to protect aquatic species at risk.

Entente de contribution non-remboursable (FPQ-064)$260Kvalue2021start2023end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

Sustainable Fisheries Science Fund Contribution Program$248Kvalue2025start2027end

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.

Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)$181Kvalue2023start2025end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)$177Kvalue2023start2024end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)$162Kvalue2011start–end

Monies allocated over more than one fiscal year;Non-repayable contribution

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)$156Kvalue2014start–end

;Non-repayable contribution

Oceans Management Contribution Program to Support Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities$128Kvalue2017start–end

To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program to Support Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities
Agreement$99.7Kvalue2017start–end
Merinov WSGF_Y3 Commitment_GGF$75.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Encourage the sustainable management of Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs and aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours.

5J440PIP2020372 2year Agreement$66.8Kvalue2020start2022end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

Agreement$65.0Kvalue2016start–end
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)$63.2Kvalue2013start–end

;Non-repayable contribution

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$21.7Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

EEC 26 - Merinov$5.1Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.2Kvalue2020start2020end

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.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.0Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth 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. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.0Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth 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. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

EEC 46 - Merinov$0value2018start2018end

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Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada20agreements$8.2Mvalue9programs
  • Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk
  • Sustainable Fisheries Solutions And Retrieval Support Contribution Program
  • Marine Mammal Protection Program
  • Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions7agreements$3.6Mvalue3programs
  • The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI)
  • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
  • Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)

All grants from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

National Research Council Canada1agreements$377Kvalue1programs
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada6agreements$39.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20252agreements$584Kvalue2programs
  • Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)
  • Sustainable Fisheries Science Fund Contribution Program
20241agreements$5.1Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20237agreements$5.6Mvalue4programs
  • The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI)
  • Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)
  • Sustainable Fisheries Solutions And Retrieval Support Contribution Program
20226agreements$1.9Mvalue5programs
  • Marine Mammal Protection Program
  • Sustainable Fisheries Solutions And Retrieval Support Contribution Program
  • Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
  • Habitat Stewardship Program
20213agreements$643Kvalue3programs
  • The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Program (REGI)
  • Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20202agreements$71.0Kvalue2programs
  • Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20193agreements$1.3Mvalue2programs
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20182agreements$508Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20173agreements$730Kvalue2programs
  • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program to Support Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities
20161agreements$65.0Kvalue0programs
    20151agreements$398Kvalue1programs
    • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
    20141agreements$156Kvalue1programs
    • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
    20131agreements$63.2Kvalue1programs
    • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
    20111agreements$162Kvalue1programs
    • Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)

    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.