Nova Scotia Community College: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Halifax|Halifax, NS · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Halifax

Nova Scotia Community College: federal grants and contributions: 136 agreements; $40.5M value; 10 departments; 34 programs.

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136agreements
$40.5Mvalue
10departments
34programs

Largest agreements

Agreement for A'paqt (Oceans): Building Bridges for Women and Indigenous Peoples in Marine Training$16.6Mvalue2019start2028end

To develop and deliver training on marine safety To improve access to training and job opportunities related to marine safety

191958$3.0Mvalue2008start2013end

Envir.Assess.: Geomatics Technology & Scientific Integration

Technology Access Centre$1.8Mvalue2019start2024end

The Technology Access Centre (TAC) Grants are intended to enhance the ability of companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to become more productive and innovative by enabling them to readily access college expertise, technology and equipment. This access to college capabilities is intended to enhance the productivity, competitiveness and innovation of the participating SMEs.

209874$1.2Mvalue2017start2018end

Acquire infrastructure to support strategic sector development initiatives

Creating a Hybrid Curriculum for Deaf Interpreters$1.2Mvalue2024start2027end

The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.

Enabling Accessibility Fund - Contributions$1.1Mvalue2019start2021end

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

The Future is Youth: Maximizing Pathways to Post Secondary Education, Skill Development and Employment$1.0Mvalue2020start2024end

The objectives of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) are to help all youth navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment. These objectives are attained by supporting the needs of all youth, especially youth facing barriers to develop skills, knowledge and networks through education, skills development and meaningful work experiences.

210429$750Kvalue2017start2019end

Help Nova Scotia SMEs increase their capacity to support specific professional positions

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Agreement$667Kvalue2017start–end
NSCC Skilled Trades Equipment Upgrade$627Kvalue2024start2027end

The objective of this project is to facilitate access to trades training using new technologies by purchasing equipment or material to meet industry standards or investing in new technology for Red Seal trades

Agreement$600Kvalue2015start–end
0$521Kvalue2009start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

221188$477Kvalue2022start2023end

Help Nova Scotia SMEs increase their capacity to support specific professional positions

196449$425Kvalue2010start2013end

Deliver entrepreneurship programming in the NSCC network

College & Community Social Innovation Fund$376Kvalue2020start2023end

College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) Grants are intended to foster social innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and capabilities of Canada’s colleges and polytechnics with the research needs of local community organizations. CCSI

College & Community Social Innovation Fund$360Kvalue2021start2024end

College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) Grants are intended to foster social innovation by connecting the talent, facilities and capabilities of Canada’s colleges and polytechnics with the research needs of local community organizations. CCSIF proposals should facilitate collaborative social innovation research that brings together researchers, students and partners to address research challenges in social innovation, leading to solutions addressing a Canadian community need. The CCSIF pilot program enables colleges to increase their capacity to work with communities, with the go

College and Community Innovation Program$360Kvalue2022start2025end

The College and Community Innovation Program (CCI) Program aims to increase innovation at the community and/or regional level by enabling Canadian colleges to increase their capacity to work with local companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It supports applied research and collaborations that facilitate commercialization, as well as technology transfer, adaptation and adoption of new technologies.

College and Community Innovation Program$317Kvalue2020start2023end

The College and Community Innovation Program (CCI) Program aims to increase innovation at the community and/or regional level by enabling Canadian colleges to increase their capacity to work with local companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It supports applied research and collaborations that facilitate commercialization, as well as technology transfer, adaptation and adoption of new technologies.

225729$286Kvalue2024start2026end

Provide entrepreneurship and innovation skills training programs

ITS2021-024 - NSCC - Enhanced$276Kvalue2021start2024end

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.

Contribution to Nova Scotia Community College$273Kvalue2022start2023end

DFATD’s International Scholarship Program wishes to support the recipient to enhance the international profile of Canada as a source of quality education and create interest abroad on Canada.

228407$268Kvalue2026start2028end

Support student entrepreneurship and innovation in urban and rural communities

Union Training and Innovation Program-Contr$228Kvalue2019start2020end

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Accelerating Growth and Innovation in SMEs via NSCC’s Innovative Expertise, Facilities and Equipment$225Kvalue2024start2027end

NSCC will respond to the needs of SMEs to provide technical, procedural and advisory support to increase innovation and efficiencies in its businesses.

190024$200Kvalue2006start2007end

Develop the "Composites Fabricator Technician" program

Agreement for Collision Prevention: Engage Innovate Educate Project$200Kvalue2021start2023end

To create and share materials that improve boating safety To encourage boaters to use safe boating practices and comply with regulations

IAM-Can-Euro. Comm. Prog. Co-op. High Edu. & Train$200Kvalue2010start–end

This project will bring together education leaders from post-secondary colleges, vocational and trade training institutions in Canada and Europe in the area of Engineering Technology. Transatlantic project-based learning experiences will provide students with the practical skills and international context required to take a leadership role in significantly improving energy efficiency practice in the built environment industry.

Fusing aerial and seaborne sensor data to facilitate marine autonomous surface ships (MASS) navigation in ice$196Kvalue2021start2025end

The project will collect sensor data from drone overflights of sea ice fields for use in developing novel situational awareness and path planning approaches for Marine Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) vessels navigating in ice. Drones equipped with visual-spectrum imaging, LiDAR, and/or other sensors will overfly and survey coastal areas of the Northumberland Strait and adjacent waters, for which the ice cover is representative of the conditions known to exist in the upper reaches of the Gulf shipping lanes and through the St. Lawrence Seaway. Data collected during the project will be used to de

NSCC Skilled Trades Equipment Upgrade$191Kvalue2024start2027end

The objective of this project is to facilitate access to trades training using new technologies by purchasing equipment or material to meet industry standards or investing in new technology for Red Seal trades

220810$188Kvalue2022start2024end

Provide entrepreneurship skill training programs and experiential learning

228399$175Kvalue2026start2026end

Develop a Workforce Development Plan for submarine in-service support

Contribution to Nova Scotia Community College$167Kvalue2021start2022end

DFATD’s International Scholarship Program wishes to support the recipient to enhance the international profile of Canada as a source of quality education and create interest abroad on Canada.

Contribution to Nova Scotia Community College$166Kvalue2023start2024end

Welcome international students from a wide range of countries and territories on a short-term study and research exchanges as part of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas and/or Study in Canada Scholarships Programs.

Agreement$150Kvalue2014start2015end
Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grants$150Kvalue2020start2021end

The objective of the Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) Grants is to support the purchase of research equipment and installations to foster and enhance the capacity of colleges to undertake applied research, innovation and training in collaboration with local companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grants$149Kvalue2019start2020end

The objective of the Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) Grants is to support the purchase of research equipment and installations to foster and enhance the capacity of colleges to undertake applied research, innovation and training in collaboration with local companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

208602$142Kvalue2016start2019end

Hire a project coordinator

212358$142Kvalue2018start2020end

Applied research in support of developing the solar PV industry in Nova Scotia

Agreement$142Kvalue2015start2016end
Contribution to Nova Scotia Community College$142Kvalue2024start2025end

Welcome international students from a wide range of countries and territories on a short-term study and research exchanges as part of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas and/or Study in Canada Scholarships Programs.

Departments

Transport Canada2agreements$16.8Mvalue2programs
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Marine Training Program
  • Boating Safety Contribution Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency30agreements$8.4Mvalue8programs
  • Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) - II
  • Business Development Program
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • BDP - YEDI - Aspiring Entrepreneurs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE)

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Employment and Social Development Canada15agreements$5.6Mvalue12programs
  • Opportunities Fund - Project
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Contributions
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • CAS-Union Training and Innovation-Contr
  • 0
  • Union Training and Innovation Program-Contr

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada41agreements$3.8Mvalue1programs
Fisheries and Oceans Canada9agreements$2.1Mvalue3programs
  • Freshwater Research Contribution Program
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Global Affairs Canada14agreements$1.8Mvalue3programs
  • Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • International Development Assistance Program

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

National Research Council Canada14agreements$986Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada9agreements$846Kvalue3programs
  • Research Partnerships
  • Research Support Fund
  • Insight research

All grants from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Canadian Heritage1agreements$65.5Kvalue1programs
  • Multiculturalism Branch

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$30.0Kvalue0programs

Years

20262agreements$443Kvalue2programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE)
20252agreements$92.0Kvalue2programs
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Research Support Fund
20248agreements$2.8Mvalue7programs
  • Opportunities Fund - Project
  • CAS-Union Training and Innovation-Contr
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • CAS-Union Training and Innovation-Grant
20235agreements$390Kvalue5programs
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Research Partnerships
  • Research Support Fund
20228agreements$1.6Mvalue7programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • Research Partnerships
  • Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
202114agreements$1.5Mvalue8programs
  • Research Partnerships
  • Freshwater Research Contribution Program
  • Boating Safety Contribution Program
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
  • Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
202013agreements$2.1Mvalue5programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • Research Partnerships
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Research Support Fund
201923agreements$20.8Mvalue11programs
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Marine Training Program
  • Research Partnerships
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Contributions
  • Union Training and Innovation Program-Contr
  • Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
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201821agreements$951Kvalue6programs
  • Research Partnerships
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Business Development Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • BDP - IBD - Trade Education & Skills Development
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20177agreements$3.0Mvalue2programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Business Development Program
20167agreements$552Kvalue2programs
  • Business Development Program
  • BDP - IBD - Trade Education & Skills Development
20155agreements$958Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20144agreements$259Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20134agreements$208Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20112agreements$118Kvalue2programs
  • BDP - YEDI - Aspiring Entrepreneurs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20103agreements$690Kvalue2programs
  • BDP - YEDI - Aspiring Entrepreneurs
  • IAM-Can-Euro. Comm. Prog. Co-op. High Edu. & Train
20092agreements$557Kvalue2programs
  • 0
  • Youth - Skills Link - Project
20082agreements$3.1Mvalue2programs
  • Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) - II
  • Youth - Skills Link - Project
20072agreements$176Kvalue2programs
  • ICF - Pro-active Investments
  • Business Development Program
20062agreements$285Kvalue2programs
  • Business Development Program
  • Youth - Skills Link - Project

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.