Ocean Wise Conservation Association: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Vancouver, BC · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Vancouver Centre

Ocean Wise Conservation Association: federal grants and contributions: 86 agreements; $35.4M value; 12 departments; 27 programs.

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86agreements
$35.4Mvalue
12departments
27programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$6.0Mvalue2021start–end
Ocean Bridge & YouthToSea$5.5Mvalue2023start2024end

The objectives for CSC are to create, promote and facilitate access to service opportunities that are meaningful to young Canadian, and support lasting civic engagement, as well as to provide youth with life and work skills.

Eco-Action Accelerator$2.3Mvalue2024start2027end

The objectives for CSC are to create, promote and facilitate access to service opportunities that are meaningful to young Canadian, and support lasting civic engagement, as well as to provide youth with life and work skills.

Ocean Bridge - Youth Service Initiative$2.2Mvalue2017start–end
Ocean Action Grant$2.1Mvalue2025start2027end

The objectives for CSC are to create, promote and facilitate access to service opportunities that are meaningful to young Canadian, and support lasting civic engagement, as well as to provide youth with life and work skills.

000015838$2.0Mvalue2020start2020end

Support essential services at the Vancouver Aquarium during outbreak of COVID-19

On Thin Ice: Canada's Changing Arctic$1.1Mvalue2020start2021end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Ocean Action Youth Accelerator$947Kvalue2022start2024end

The program objective is to test accelerator micro-grant delivery with CSC alumni, i.e. youth who have already completed a service opportunity with CSC. Organizations in this stream will design and deliver accelerator micro-grants to motivate altruistic behavior, help remove barriers, including financial ones, and to enable service objectives.

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Agreement$943Kvalue2018start–end

Contribution 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; Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Ecosystem Science, Oceanography and Modelling, and Freshwater Science.

Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program$943Kvalue2018start–end

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.

Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program$932Kvalue2022start2025end

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.

Advancing Sustainable Development in Fishery-Reliant Coastal Communities$849Kvalue2024start2027end

The objective of the SDG Funding Program is to support sustainable development projects that:.• Support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address sustainable development and the social, economic and environmental issues and challenges;.• Develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address sustainable development needs of individuals, families and communities;.• Foster partnerships and networks to address sustainable development and the existing and emerging social, economic and environmental issues;.• Recognize and support the ability of organizatio

Barriers to Bridges -- Yukon$665Kvalue2018start2023end

Our objectives are to use the experience and knowledge gained by Inuit youth in Nunavut to develop similar capacity within Yukon First Nations to: identify the strengths of Traditional Knowledge and the strengths of western scientifically-derived knowledge; explore how the two can work better together to address issues of local relevance to these communities. Develop tools to: Identify and set local research priorities; Engage with mainly southern but also Yukon-based researchers.

Coastal Environmental Baseline Contribution Program$529Kvalue2023start2027end

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.

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk$496Kvalue2020start2023end

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.

Coastal Environmental Baseline Contribution Program$477Kvalue2023start2027end

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.

Agreement$450Kvalue2019start–end

Plastic Wise Canada - Awareness and Engagement Campaign

Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities$431Kvalue2022start2023end

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
Implementation of a whale alert system to reduce vessel disturbance and strike risk to southern resident killer whales$400Kvalue2019start2023end

To expand the capabilities of a whale tracking and reporting system that alerts vessels when the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) and other whales are present in a given area.

Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program$332Kvalue2018start–end

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.

Agreement for the Eco-Action Accelerator$330Kvalue2023start2026end

2 - To support youth-focused environmental humanitarian and/or community-based projects in commemoration of victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy.

Agreement$300Kvalue2020start–end

Helping Canadian Restaurants and Food Retailers Go Plastic Wise

Agreement for Implementation of a Whale Alert System to Reduce Vessel Disturbance and Strike Risk to Southern Resident Killer Whales$300Kvalue2024start2026end

The program funds projects that manage the impacts of navigation on the marine environment.

Data standardization, modeling, and decision-making tools to combat ocean microplastic pollution$294Kvalue2021start2026end

The project aims to combine the field sampling and analytical capabilities at the Ocean Wise Plastics Laboratory with research expertise at the NRC to develop data standardization, fate and transport modeling, and decision-making tools to combat microplastic pollution. Estimates of microplastic abundance, along with physical and chemical characterization at representative sites in urban coastal waters of the Salish Sea will be combined with predictive modeling to understand which environments are most at risk from microplastic accumulation and “hot spots”. The project also aims to work with in

Agreement$290Kvalue2018start–end
Investigating contaminant-related health effects in killer whales using omics$284Kvalue2020start2023end

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) Fi

Habitat Stewardship Program$269Kvalue2023start2026end

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.

Habitat Stewardship Program$247Kvalue2025start2028end

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.

Habitat Stewardship Program$246Kvalue2023start2025end

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.

Youth Ocean Action Microgrants$244Kvalue2023start2024end

The objectives for CSC are to create, promote and facilitate access to service opportunities that are meaningful to young Canadian, and support lasting civic engagement, as well as to provide youth with life and work skills.

Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program$230Kvalue2019start–end

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.

Agreement$165Kvalue2018start–end
Habitat Stewardship Program$163Kvalue2023start2025end

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.

Data Integration via Citizen Science to Inform PMA$161Kvalue2022start2023end

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$161Kvalue2021start–end

Microplastic effects and risks in the coastal ocean

Oceans Management Program - Contributions$154Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of the Oceans Management Contribution funding is to support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

2022-083-PAC$153Kvalue2022start2023end

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.

Agreement$150Kvalue2018start–end

Contribution 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 are

Agreement for Examining the Efficacy of a Whale Alert System to Inform Adaptive Vessel Management Measures in Critical Habitat Areas$150Kvalue2023start2025end

To build capacity to share and develop knowledge and expertise and support engagement To identify test and develop quiet vessel technologies and designs

Agreement$145Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution to support establishment and management of conservation measures

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada30agreements$14.4Mvalue6programs
  • CSC - Opportunities - national
  • CSC - Accelerator Micro-Grants
  • CSC - Micro-Grants
  • Youth Service Initiative - Opportunities - National
  • SDG Funding Program-Contr
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada29agreements$8.2Mvalue8programs
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Coastal Environmental Baseline Contribution Program
  • Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Habitat Stewardship Program
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada10agreements$7.2Mvalue0programs
Western Economic Diversification Canada1agreements$2.0Mvalue1programs
Transport Canada5agreements$1.3Mvalue5programs
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic
  • Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Tragedy (ET 302)
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic (PADVT)
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic / Quiet Vessel Initiative
  • Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness

All grants from Transport Canada

Canadian Heritage2agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Enhancement of Official Languages Program

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Polar Knowledge Canada1agreements$665Kvalue1programs
  • Polar Knowledge Application Program

All grants from Polar Knowledge Canada

National Research Council Canada1agreements$294Kvalue1programs
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

All grants from National Research Council Canada

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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada3agreements$114Kvalue1programs
Canada Water Agency1agreements$49.6Kvalue0programs
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada2agreements$8.8Kvalue1programs
Parks Canada1agreements$4.4Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Years

20255agreements$2.5Mvalue4programs
  • CSC - Micro-Grants
  • Habitat Stewardship Program
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20246agreements$3.6Mvalue4programs
  • CSC - Accelerator Micro-Grants
  • SDG Funding Program-Contr
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic (PADVT)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202313agreements$7.9Mvalue8programs
  • CSC - Opportunities - national
  • Coastal Environmental Baseline Contribution Program
  • Habitat Stewardship Program
  • Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Tragedy (ET 302)
  • CSC - Micro-Grants
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic / Quiet Vessel Initiative
20227agreements$2.6Mvalue6programs
  • CSC - Accelerator Micro-Grants
  • Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • Coastal Environmental Baseline Contribution Program
  • Northern Affairs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20216agreements$6.5Mvalue3programs
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202012agreements$4.2Mvalue6programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Northern Affairs
201915agreements$1.6Mvalue5programs
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Enhancement of Official Languages Program
201817agreements$4.0Mvalue5programs
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Polar Knowledge Application Program
  • Coastal Environmental Baseline Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Research Training and Talent Development
20175agreements$2.5Mvalue2programs
  • Youth Service Initiative - Opportunities - National
  • Northern Affairs

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.