Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space (STEPS) Initiative: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Toronto, ON · grants and contributions register · Spadina–Fort York

Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space (STEPS) Initiative: federal grants and contributions: 82 agreements; $1.5M value; 3 departments; 6 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-1SCXOJ01MU · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space (STEPS) Initiative: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/sustainable-thinking-and-expression-on-public-space-steps-initiative/

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82agreements
$1.5Mvalue
3departments
6programs

Largest agreements

2122-HQ-000366$200Kvalue2022start2023end

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CreateSpace: Youth Network 2024-2026/FairePlace: Réseau des jeunes 2024-2026$128Kvalue2023start2026end

Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada

CreateSpace: Youth Network 2023-2025 / FairePlace: Réseau des jeunes 2023-2025$60.4Kvalue2022start2025end

Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada

Place(makers)$55.0Kvalue2019start2020end

Multiculturalism Branch

CreateSpace: Youth Network / FairePlace: Réseau des jeunes$45.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Exchanges Canada Program

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$37.6Kvalue2023start2023end

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 - STEPS Public Art (Toronto St Pauls)$32.1Kvalue2024start2024end

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$28.8Kvalue2023start2023end

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.

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CSJ 2025 - STEPS Public Art (Brampton Centre)$27.8Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

Agreement$25.0Kvalue2016start–end
From Weeds We Grow: Weaving Our Roots$25.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

New Horizons for Seniors Program$25.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

Tales from the River$22.8Kvalue2026start2027end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

CSJ 2025 - STEPS Public Art (Toronto Centre)$22.6Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

CSJ 2025 - STEPS Public Art (Mississauga East-Cooksville)$22.2Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

Place(makers): An Intergenerational Home$21.8Kvalue2020start2022end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

CSJ 2024 - STEPS Public Art (Hamilton Centre)$21.4Kvalue2024start2024end

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 - STEPS Public Art (Brampton South)$21.4Kvalue2024start2024end

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 24 - STEPS Public Art (Northumberland-Peterborough South)$21.4Kvalue2024start2024end

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$18.2Kvalue2023start2023end

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 - STEPS Public Art (University Rosedale)$16.1Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

CSJ 2024 - STEPS Public Art (Spadina Fort York)$16.1Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

CSJ 2023 - STEPS Public Art (Toronto-St. Paul's)$15.0Kvalue2023start2023end

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 2022 - The STEPS Initiative (Scarborough Centre)$14.5Kvalue2022start2022end

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 2022 - The STEPS Initiative (Beaches--East York)$14.5Kvalue2022start2022end

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 2022 - The STEPS Initiative (Toronto--St. Paul's)$14.5Kvalue2022start2022end

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 2022 - The STEPS Initiative (York Centre)$14.5Kvalue2022start2022end

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 2022 -The STEPS Initiative (Eglinton--Lawrence)$14.5Kvalue2022start2022end

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 2022 - The STEPS Initiative (Humber River--Black Creek)$14.5Kvalue2022start2022end

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 2022 - The Steps Initiative (University-Rosedale)$14.5Kvalue2022start2022end

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 2022 - The STEPS Initiative (Toronto-Danforth)$14.5Kvalue2022start2022end

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 2021 -The STEPS Initiative (Spadina--Fort York)$13.5Kvalue2021start2022end

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 2021 -The STEPS Initiative (Toronto Centre )$13.5Kvalue2021start2022end

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 2021 - The STEPS Initiative (Toronto--St. Paul's )$13.5Kvalue2021start2022end

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 2021 - The STEPS Initiative (University--Rosedale)$13.5Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

CSJ2020 - The STEPS Initiative (Etobicoke North)$13.3Kvalue2020start2020end

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$13.3Kvalue2019start2019end

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$13.3Kvalue2019start2019end

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$11.3Kvalue2023start2023end

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 2025 - STEPS Public Art (Etobicoke-North)$11.1Kvalue2025start2025end

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

Employment and Social Development Canada75agreements$938Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Canadian Heritage6agreements$319Kvalue3programs
  • Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada
  • Multiculturalism Branch
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Public Health Agency of Canada1agreements$200Kvalue1programs
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention

All grants from Public Health Agency of Canada

Years

20261agreements$22.8Kvalue1programs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20259agreements$121Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202411agreements$191Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
202310agreements$269Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!
202214agreements$430Kvalue4programs
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
202112agreements$162Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada
202011agreements$92.7Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
201911agreements$134Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Multiculturalism Branch
20182agreements$7.6Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20161agreements$25.0Kvalue0programs

    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.