The Huntsman Marine Science Centre: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · St. Andrews|St. Andrews, NB · grants and contributions register · Saint John Kennebecasis

The Huntsman Marine Science Centre: federal grants and contributions: 30 agreements; $15.9M value; 4 departments; 11 programs.

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30agreements
$15.9Mvalue
4departments
11programs

Largest agreements

197701$3.0Mvalue2011start2015end

Broodstock development program for Atlantic salmon

206796$3.0Mvalue2016start2020end

Improve broodstock development services

196396$2.5Mvalue2009start2011end

Development of a new Discovery Centre

189645$2.4Mvalue2006start2009end

Salt water supply system renewal

205836$2.0Mvalue2016start2017end

Install a new salt water intake system for increased capacity

204157$800Kvalue2014start2016end

Conduct infrastructure and human resource upgrades

217555$575Kvalue2020start2021end

Provide assistance to mitigate impacts of Covid-19

218309$390Kvalue2021start2022end

Undertake infrastructure upgrades and conduct a study to support cleanerfish production

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220673$242Kvalue2022start2023end

Upgrade infrastructure at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in support of tourism

213693$183Kvalue2019start2021end

Undertake industry development activities to leverage NB SME Oceans Economy Opportunities

Agreement$112Kvalue2016start–end
211711$100Kvalue2018start2018end

Establishing a plan for implementing components of the Huntsman's Strategic Plan

220033$73.1Kvalue2021start2022end

Upgrades to facility to increase taxonomy and toxicology capacity

Provision of Research Services and Expertise to Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)$60.0Kvalue2023start2025end

As part of its mandate, the organization advances marine sciences through collaborative research and development of innovative technical solutions for their public and private sector partners and Study Sponsors. The project will facilitate Study Sponsor access to the broad suite of the organization's expertise and physical assets to complete projects that address pressing technical needs.

Provision of Research Services and Expertise to Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)$57.5Kvalue2025start2027end

As part of its mandate, the organization advances marine sciences through collaborative research and development of innovative technical solutions for their public and private sector partners and Study Sponsors. The project will facilitate Study Sponsor access to the broad suite of the organization's expertise and physical assets to complete projects that address pressing technical needs.

216974$53.6Kvalue2020start2020end

Undertake physical adjustments to meet the new requirements related to COVID-19

221150$50.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Hiring support for new Field Education Specialist

Provision of Research Services and Expertise to Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)$50.0Kvalue2021start2023end

As part of its mandate, the organisation advances marine sciences through collaborative research and development of innovative technical solutions for its public and private sector partners and Study Sponsors. This project will facilitate Study Sponsor access to the broad suite of the organisation's expertise and physical assets to complete projects that address pressing technical needs.

Provision of Research Services and Expertise to Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)$30.0Kvalue2018start2019end

The Huntsman offers facilities and services to client companies that are primarily working in the aquatic space. The Huntsman will offer technical service offerings to SMEs that are innovating in areas including aquaculture, aquatic biology, biotechnology, environmental assessment and more.

Provision of Research Services and Expertise to Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)$30.0Kvalue2019start2020end

The Huntsman offers facilities and services to client companies that are primarily working in the aquatic space. The Huntsman will offer technical service offerings to SMEs that are innovating in areas including aquaculture, aquatic biology, biotechnology, environmental assessment and more.

Provision of Research Services and Expertise to Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)$25.0Kvalue2020start2021end

The Huntsman offers facilities and services to client companies that are primarily working in the aquatic space. The Huntsman will offer technical service offerings to SMEs that are innovating in areas including aquaculture, aquatic biology, biotechnology, environmental assessment and more.

204542$24.0Kvalue2014start2015end

Develop protocols and saltwater intake pre-design assessment

The Huntsman Marine Science Centre$9.4Kvalue2023start2023end

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.

200143$8.5Kvalue2012start2012end

Marketing strategy and plan development for the Huntsman Marine Science Centre

Huntsman Marine Science Centre$8.1Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

203577$7.7Kvalue2014start2014end

Produce a preliminary design of a Multi-Discipline Aquaculture Research Complex

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$6.7Kvalue2019start2019end

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.

The Huntsman Marine Science Centre$5.0Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

The Huntsman Marine Science Centre$4.9Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Huntsman Marine Science Centre$3.7Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Departments

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency17agreements$15.4Mvalue8programs
  • Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) - II
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • ICF - Community Adjustment Fund (CAF)
  • ICF - Pro-active Investments
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • BDP - Dev and Enhancement of Tourism Exper (TRF)

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

National Research Council Canada6agreements$252Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada1agreements$112Kvalue0programs
Employment and Social Development Canada6agreements$37.9Kvalue1programs

Years

20252agreements$62.5Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20241agreements$4.9Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20232agreements$69.4Kvalue2programs
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20223agreements$300Kvalue2programs
  • BDP - Dev and Enhancement of Tourism Exper (TRF)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20214agreements$517Kvalue4programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystems (Jobs and Growth)
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20203agreements$653Kvalue3programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
20193agreements$219Kvalue3programs
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20182agreements$130Kvalue2programs
  • Business Development Program
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
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20163agreements$5.1Mvalue2programs
  • Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) - II
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20143agreements$832Kvalue2programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Business Development Program
20121agreements$8.5Kvalue1programs
  • Business Development Program
20111agreements$3.0Mvalue1programs
  • Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) - II
20091agreements$2.5Mvalue1programs
  • ICF - Community Adjustment Fund (CAF)
20061agreements$2.4Mvalue1programs
  • ICF - Pro-active Investments

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.