The Canadian Red Cross Society: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Ottawa, ON · grants and contributions register · Ottawa Centre

The Canadian Red Cross Society: federal grants and contributions: 65 agreements; $526M value; 7 departments; 15 programs.

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65agreements
$526Mvalue
7departments
15programs

Largest agreements

2324-HQ-000001$363Mvalue2023start2028end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Readiness and Reserve 6 Month Bridge (April 1 - Sep 30, 2021)$24.4Mvalue2021start2021end

This project will support current and upcoming engagements in support of Canada’s collective response to COVID-19 in collaboration with Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FTP) governments. It will be done through building and maintaining the CRC's base and surge capacities.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • COV19 - Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • Ottawa Centre
Supporting emergency health support in long-term care facilities with focus in Quebec. (Nov 2020 to Mar 2021)$22.1Mvalue2021start2021end

To meet the needs identified in residential and long-term care facilities in Quebec, the Recipient has and continues to recruit, train and deploy a humanitarian workforce divided into teams that are scalable by need.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • Ottawa Centre
Support to Long Term Care in Ontario$12.0Mvalue2021start2021end

The overall objectives is to provide epidemic prevention and control (EPC) services and Care Teams to Long term care (LTC) facilities and Retirement Homes (RH) in Ontario.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • Ottawa Centre
Türkiye/Syria Matching Fund – Canadian Red Cross Society – 2022$10.0Mvalue2023start2023end

March 2023 – Since early February 2023, Türkiye and Syria have been impacted by multiple severe earthquakes that have resulted in over 40,000 deaths and significant damage to infrastructure. Overall, it is estimated that 9.1 million people in Türkiye and 8.8 million in Syria have been directly affected by the earthquakes. Needs assessments have revealed vulnerable earthquake-affected populations require urgent access to shelter and food assistance, water, sanitation and hygiene services, and healthcare. To respond to this crisis in a timely and effective manner, Global Affairs Canada is match

Support to Long Term Care in Manitoba$8.6Mvalue2021start2021end

The overall objectives is to provide epidemic prevention and control (EPC) services and Care Teams to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities and Retirement Homes (RH) in Manitoba.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • Ottawa Centre
2122-HQ-000059$8.6Mvalue2021start2023end

Not Available

  • Health Canada
  • COVID-19 Safe Restart Agreements transfer payment program
Emergency Relief Supplies Deployment – Canadian Red Cross Society 2024 to 2028$8.0Mvalue2024start2028end

The frequency of natural and climate-related catastrophes, such as earthquakes and floods, has been increasing globally resulting in significant humanitarian needs in the wake of disasters. In 2023 alone, 399 significant natural disasters were recorded by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters, exceeding local capacity to respond. They affected over 93 million people and caused nearly 90,000 deaths. In these humanitarian crises, people are often displaced without their personal belongings and in areas that lack access to essential relief items. Given the sudden-onset nature o

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Emergency Health Services Deployment – Canadian Red Cross Society 2024 to 2028$8.0Mvalue2024start2028end

The frequency of natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, has increased globally resulting in significant humanitarian needs. The Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters recorded 399 significant natural disasters exceeding local capacity to respond in 2023 alone, affecting over 93 million people. People often lack adequate access to essential health services during these emergencies. Given the sudden-onset nature of many of these crises, Canada maintains a humanitarian toolkit that enables rapid responses, including emergency health services, to crisis-affected populatio

2021-HQ-000117$7.9Mvalue2021start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1920-MB-000015$7.8Mvalue2019start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Emergency Relief Services for Isolated Farm Workers, Southern Ontario$6.3Mvalue2021start2021end

The overall focus is to reduce the impact of COVID-19 across seasonal agriculture migrant workers in Windsor Essex. Activities include: 1) improved measures to contain the spread of COVID-19; and, 2) customized service provision to meet the basic needs of seasonal agriculture migrant workers exposed to or infected by COVID-19 outbreak.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • Ottawa Centre
Support to Long-Term Care in Ontario (April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021)$6.2Mvalue2021start2021end

The purpose of this project is to offer technical advisory support to long-term care and retirement home facilities in the safe adaptation and implementation of epidemic prevention control.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
Morocco Matching Fund - Canadian Red Cross - 2023$5.0Mvalue2023start2024end

September 2023 – A magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook Morocco on 8 September 2023. Its epicenter was identified in the High Atlas mountains, located 71km south-west of the city of Marrakesh and was felt as far away as Portugal and Algeria. The remote villages nestled in the High Atlas region were particularly affected. As of September 14, over 2,681 people were killed and 2,501 injured. Needs assessments have revealed vulnerable earthquake-affected populations require urgent access to shelter and food assistance, water, sanitation and hygiene services, and healthcare. To respond to this disaster i

Soil Testing and Remediation in Jasper$5.0Mvalue2026start2027end

This contribution supports the Canadian Red Cross to disburse financial support to Jasper leaseholders or the Municipality of Jasper on the leaseholders’ behalf, who have uninsured costs related to post debris removal contaminated soil testing and remediation prior to rebuilding permanent housing. This contribution will help ensure that sites are clean and safe for rebuild, ensuring the long-term health of residents in Jasper.

CRC - LEBANON - 2026$4.0Mvalue2026start2026end

The escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel in early March 2026 is deepening the existing humanitarian and socio-economic crisis, with the health system particularly impacted. In response, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) revised its Emergency Appeal to reach up to 1.2 million people with critical services, including emergency medical care, food, shelter, and clean water, until December 2027. With $4 million in Global Affairs Canada’s support, the Canadian Red Cross is supporting the efforts of the Lebanese Red Cross to deliver life-sa

2122-HQ-000400$3.0Mvalue2022start2024end

Not Available

Closing of Administrative Components$2.5Mvalue2021start2021end

To support the closure of administrative components following the end of eligible expenditures under “Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to COVID-19” on September 30, 2020.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • Ottawa Centre
2526-HQ-000072$2.2Mvalue2025start2028end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Funds for the 2016-2017 Italy Earthquakes$2.0Mvalue2018start–end
Support to Long-Term Care in Manitoba - April 2021 to June 2021$1.8Mvalue2021start2021end

The Canadian Red Cross will offer technical advisory support on Epidemic Prevention and Control (EPC) to support Personal Care Homes (PCH) facilities in the safe adaptation and implementation of EPC protocols and to enhance the development and organization of a safe healthcare environment in the COVID-19 pandemic context.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
Ebola Epidemic - Africa Regional - CRC 2026$1.8Mvalue2026start2027end

May 2026 – A rapidly growing Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a public health emergency of international concern. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a regional emergency appeal in response to the epidemic. With the support of Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian Red Cross Society will support the efforts of national Red Cross societies to provide lifesaving Ebola prevention and response, as outlined in the IFRC’s emergency appeal fo

Bangladesh - Humanitarian Response to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis – Canadian Red Cross 2018$1.0Mvalue2018start–end
2122-HQ-000397$1.0Mvalue2022start2024end

Not Available

Support to Vaccination Sites on Prince Edward Island$896Kvalue2021start2021end

The Government of Prince Edward Island is requesting assistance from the Canadian Red Cross to support the Province’s vaccine roll out plan. Specifically, support is required with the personnel resource management and non-clinical personnel for five vaccination clinics on the island from March 29, 2021 until September 30, 2021, in order to facilitate administration of two doses of vaccine.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • COV19 - Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • Ottawa Centre
Türkiye - Emergency Response - Relief Supplies - CRCS - 2023$800Kvalue2023start2023end

February 2023 – On February 6, 2023, a strong earthquake of 7.8 magnitude occurred in southern Türkiye, in the province of Gaziantep, close to the border with northern Syria. Successive aftershocks and a second powerful earthquake resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. The extensive damage to homes and critical infrastructure is exacerbating existing issues across the region with cold temperatures making things even worse for those affected. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross is dispatching 22,000 units of essential supplies to support the emergency response to the Türkiye earthq

2526-HQ-000037$739Kvalue2025start2028end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Medical personnel support to facilities in Manitoba$374Kvalue2021start2021end

The purpose of this project is to provide medical personnel, which may include nurses and paramedics, to help with ICU's, sub-critical care and other medical settings in the province of Manitoba.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
1718-QC-000056$369Kvalue2017start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Supporting Emergency Health Support in Long-Term Care Facilities with Focus in Quebec (April 2021)$333Kvalue2021start2021end

The purpose of this agreement is to reimburse costs associated with the isolation period and the wind-down of support provided to Quebec long term care facilities.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
2324-HQ-000313$250Kvalue2024start2025end

Not Available

Libya - Emergency Response - Relief Supplies - CRCS - 2023$200Kvalue2023start2024end

September 2023 – On September 10, 2023, Tropical Storm Daniel violently struck the eastern coast of Libya, affecting cities such as Al Marj, Benghazi, and Derna. The heavy rainfalls, flooding, and strong winds resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and over 40,000 people displaced. The extensive damage to homes and critical infrastructure exacerbates existing regional needs. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS) dispatches solicited emergency relief supplies to support relief operations in Libya. These supplies include blankets, hygiene kits, and kitchen sets to meet t

Support to the government of Nunavut for EPC and COVID-19 Testing$183Kvalue2020start2021end

The objectives are to provide assistance in filling gaps at the Winnipeg testing site for people returning to Nunavut and in implementing Epidemic Prevention and Control measures in the community of Arviat.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • Ottawa Centre
Brazil - Emergency Response - Relief Supplies - Canadian Red Cross Society - 2024$176Kvalue2024start2025end

May 2023 - On April 29, 2024 and in the days that followed, Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul recorded rainfall three times higher than normally expected for this time of year. Over 1.9 million people, more than 15% of the state's population, were affected by floodings across 441 of Rio Grande do Sul's 496 municipalities. Through a project with the Canadian Red Cross Society (Canadian Relief Supplies) and needs that have been identified through the Humanitarian Coalition, World Vision Canada and its local partner in Rio Grande do Sul will distribute hygiene kits to help meet the basic needs

Jamaique - Emergency Response - Relief Supplies - Canadian Red Cross Society - 2024$138Kvalue2024start2025end

July 2024 – Starting on July 1st, 2024, hurricane Beryl swept through the Caribbean as a category 4 hurricane, causing significant destruction particularly in Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as Jamaica. Hurricane Beryl is among the worst storms to hit these countries since records began in 1851. Over 1.1 million people are estimated to be affected in the region, including 940,000 in Jamaica. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS) is dispatching solicited emergency relief supplies to support relief operations in Jamaica. These supplies include blankets, ki

Gaza Crisis - emergency response and relief supplies - CRCS 2023$133Kvalue2024start2024end

January 2024 – Hostilities between Hamas and Israel erupted on 7 October 2023, resulting in a scale of violence unseen in the past decade. The current humanitarian crisis is unfolding in connection with longstanding Israeli occupation policies, the closure of the Gaza Strip imposed by Israel and Egypt, and recurring rounds of hostilities between Israeli forces and members of Hamas and other non-state armed groups in the Gaza Strip. In response to the rising humanitarian needs, the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement provides emergency humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip. With

Closing of Administrative Components (FY 2021-22)$58.3Kvalue2021start2021end

The purpose of this project is to receive and distribute as much personal protective equipment as reasonably possible before the end of April 2021 as well as to dispose of any items which do not meet appropriate standards and/or that were damaged during operations and/or do not match any needs of CRC's potential beneficiaries.

  • Public Safety Canada
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants$44.7Kvalue2009start–end

The Enabling Accessibility Fund supports community-based projects across Canada. It provides funding for projects that improve accessibility and enable Canadians, regardless of physical ability, to participate in and contribute to their communities and the economy.

CSJ 2022 - Canadian Red Cross (Brampton East)$24.2Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$371Mvalue2programs
  • Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection
  • Other Program Reporting

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Public Safety Canada13agreements$85.7Mvalue2programs
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • COV19 - Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Global Affairs Canada13agreements$41.2Mvalue2programs
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • International Development Assistance program

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

Health Canada2agreements$16.5Mvalue2programs
  • COVID-19 Safe Restart Agreements transfer payment program
  • Health Protection and Promotion

All grants from Health Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada6agreements$6.1Mvalue3programs
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF)
  • Infectious Diseases and Climate Change Fund (IDCCF) – Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change

All grants from Public Health Agency of Canada

Parks Canada1agreements$5.0Mvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada27agreements$207Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • SDPP-Children and Families - Grants

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Years

20263agreements$10.8Mvalue2programs
  • International Development Assistance program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20254agreements$2.9Mvalue3programs
  • Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF)
  • Infectious Diseases and Climate Change Fund (IDCCF) – Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20247agreements$16.7Mvalue3programs
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20238agreements$379Mvalue3programs
  • Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20228agreements$3.0Mvalue2programs
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202118agreements$102Mvalue5programs
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • COV19 - Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • COVID-19 Safe Restart Agreements transfer payment program
  • Health Protection and Promotion
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20202agreements$187Kvalue2programs
  • (COV19) Supporting the Readiness of the Canadian Red Cross for Urgent Relief Efforts Related to Covid-19 and Upcoming Flood and Fire Seasons
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20196agreements$7.8Mvalue2programs
  • Other Program Reporting
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20187agreements$3.0Mvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • SDPP-Children and Families - Grants
20171agreements$369Kvalue1programs
  • Other Program Reporting
20091agreements$44.7Kvalue1programs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants

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.