The Discovery Centre: federal grants and contributions

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

The Discovery Centre: federal grants and contributions: 24 agreements; $4.2M value; 6 departments; 9 programs.

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24agreements
$4.2Mvalue
6departments
9programs

Largest agreements

209904$1.3Mvalue2017start2017end

Establish an ocean gallery and innovation lab

2122-HQ-000414$392Kvalue2021start2023end

Not Available

Moving the Future Forward$300Kvalue2023start2024end

This project promotes greater awareness among Canadians of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

193760$265Kvalue2008start2009end

Core operational funding for 2008 - 2009

192451$255Kvalue2007start2008end

Core operational funding for 2007-2008

195927$250Kvalue2009start2010end

Core operational funding for 2009 - 2010

197833$250Kvalue2010start2011end

Core operational funding for 2010-2011

190477$215Kvalue2006start2007end

Support of the operational activities for 2006-07

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200622$209Kvalue2012start2014end

Discover Tomorrow's Jobs program

199633$200Kvalue2011start2012end

Core operational funding for 2011-2012

2324-HQ-000128$100Kvalue2023start2024end

P004892

Discovery Centre$59.7Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

198424$56.2Kvalue2011start2011end

Feasibility study for new location

205856$50.5Kvalue2016start2017end

Upgrade the exterior façade of the Discovery Centre

Discovery Centre$46.8Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

Discovery Centre$41.7Kvalue2023start2023end

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.

Discovery Centre$40.1Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

Bias Busters$40.0Kvalue2020start2021end

Digital Citizen Contribution Program

Discovery Centre$38.9Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Project Luna: Youth Space Program$29.8Kvalue2023start2024end

This project aims to broaden the reach and impact of astronomy and space science educational programming for Black, Indigenous and Youth of Colour in Nova Scotia. Recognizing the importance of inclusive and equitable access to astronomy and space science education, "Project Luna" will incorporate culturally responsive programming and look to fostering spaces of belonging with all participants. This program will empower and foster youth leadership skills while promoting interest in and awareness of astronomy and space science.

  • Canadian Space Agency
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Discovery Centre$17.9Kvalue2020start2020end

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.

Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions$15.0Kvalue2023start2023end

Museums Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation

Our Climate Quest: Small Steps to Big Change$15.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Museums Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$12.2Kvalue2019start2019end

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency10agreements$3.1Mvalue3programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Business Development Program
  • Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Public Health Agency of Canada2agreements$492Kvalue1programs
  • Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

All grants from Public Health Agency of Canada

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$300Kvalue1programs
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada7agreements$257Kvalue1programs
Canadian Heritage3agreements$70.0Kvalue2programs
  • Digital Citizen Contribution Program
  • Museums Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Canadian Space Agency1agreements$29.8Kvalue1programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

All grants from Canadian Space Agency

Years

20251agreements$40.1Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20241agreements$38.9Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20236agreements$501Kvalue5programs
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
  • Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Museums Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
20221agreements$46.8Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20212agreements$452Kvalue2programs
  • Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20202agreements$57.9Kvalue2programs
  • Digital Citizen Contribution Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20191agreements$12.2Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20171agreements$1.3Mvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
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20161agreements$50.5Kvalue1programs
  • Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
20121agreements$209Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20112agreements$256Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20101agreements$250Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20091agreements$250Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20081agreements$265Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20071agreements$255Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20061agreements$215Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program

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.