The University of British Columbia: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Vancouver, BC · grants and contributions register · Vancouver Quadra

The University of British Columbia: federal grants and contributions: 347 agreements; $544M value; 19 departments; 57 programs.

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347agreements
$544Mvalue
19departments
57programs

Largest agreements

Research Support Funds$33.5Mvalue2021start2022end

The Research Support Fund (RSF) helps universities, colleges and their affiliated research hospitals and institutes sustain and maintain a research environment which will enable them to make optimal use of the federal investment in academic research provided through the three federal granting agencies.

Research Support Funds$33.2Mvalue2022start2023end

The Research Support Fund (RSF) helps universities, colleges and their affiliated research hospitals and institutes sustain and maintain a research environment which will enable them to make optimal use of the federal investment in academic research provided through the three federal granting agencies.

Research support fund$27.8Mvalue2020start2020end

The Research Support Fund (RSF) helps universities, colleges and their affiliated research hospitals and institutes sustain and maintain a research environment which will enable them to make optimal use of the federal investment in academic research provided through the three federal granting agencies.

Research Support Funds$26.7Mvalue2024start2025end

The Research Support Fund (RSF) helps universities, colleges and their affiliated research hospitals and institutes sustain and maintain a research environment which will enable them to make optimal use of the federal investment in academic research provided through the three federal granting agencies.

Research Support Funds$26.7Mvalue2023start2024end

The Research Support Fund (RSF) helps universities, colleges and their affiliated research hospitals and institutes sustain and maintain a research environment which will enable them to make optimal use of the federal investment in academic research provided through the three federal granting agencies.

Research Support Funds$26.4Mvalue2025start2026end

The Research Support Fund (RSF) helps universities, colleges and their affiliated research hospitals and institutes sustain and maintain a research environment which will enable them to make optimal use of the federal investment in academic research provided through the three federal granting agencies.

Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund$18.6Mvalue2024start2028end

The Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund aims to improve pandemic readiness and sector growth by strengthening research and talent capacity in Canada and contributing to and leveraging collaborations across the entire biomanufacturing ecosystem and various sectors.

Wage support for research-related personnel$17.7Mvalue2020start2021end

Wage support for eligible research-related personnel within eligible institutions

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Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund$14.5Mvalue2024start2028end

The Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund aims to improve pandemic readiness and sector growth by strengthening research and talent capacity in Canada and contributing to and leveraging collaborations across the entire biomanufacturing ecosystem and various sectors.

Agreement$10.8Mvalue2013start–end
Agreement$9.9Mvalue2011start–end
2223-HQ-000258$9.5Mvalue2023start2027end

To support the federal government’s commitment to maintain a strong and effective publicly funded health care system through investments in emerging and demonstrated innovations in priority areas, such as palliative and end-of-life care, home and community care, mental health care and other federal, provincial-territorial and emerging priorities.

Incremental Project Grants$9.3Mvalue2025start2026end

The Incremental Project Grants (IPG) help Canadian postsecondary institutions ensure their federally funded research projects are conducted in world-class facilities with the best equipment and administrative support available

PC0012269$8.8Mvalue2026start2028end

Establish a defence and dual use research accelerator in BC

Canada Excellence Research Chairs$8.0Mvalue2023start2031end

The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program targets the very top tier of world-class researchers in priority areas identified by the Federal Government. The CERC Program aims to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract the world’s top researchers in order to be at the leading edge of breakthroughs in priority research areas expected to generate social and economic benefits for Canadians; to help Canada build a critical mass of expertise in priority areas identified by the government; to create a competitive environment to help Canadian universities attract a cadre of world leading resea

Canada Excellence Research Chairs$8.0Mvalue2023start2031end

The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program targets the very top tier of world-class researchers in priority areas identified by the Federal Government. The CERC Program aims to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract the world’s top researchers in order to be at the leading edge of breakthroughs in priority research areas expected to generate social and economic benefits for Canadians; to help Canada build a critical mass of expertise in priority areas identified by the government; to create a competitive environment to help Canadian universities attract a cadre of world leading resea

Canada Excellence Research Chairs$8.0Mvalue2023start2031end

The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program targets the very top tier of world-class researchers in priority areas identified by the Federal Government. The CERC Program aims to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract the world’s top researchers in order to be at the leading edge of breakthroughs in priority research areas expected to generate social and economic benefits for Canadians; to help Canada build a critical mass of expertise in priority areas identified by the government; to create a competitive environment to help Canadian universities attract a cadre of world leading resea

000022637$7.7Mvalue2022start2025end

Grow BC biotech by advancing in-vitro and in-situ antiviral therapy for SARS-CoV2 variants

PC0012308$7.1Mvalue2026start2029end

Establish infrastructure to develop biothreat detection technology in BC

Incremental Project Grants$6.1Mvalue2024start2025end

The Incremental Project Grants (IPG) help Canadian postsecondary institutions ensure their federally funded research projects are conducted in world-class facilities with the best equipment and administrative support available

Incremental Project Grants$6.0Mvalue2023start2024end

The Incremental Project Grants (IPG) help Canadian postsecondary institutions ensure their federally funded research projects are conducted in world-class facilities with the best equipment and administrative support available

PC0008232$5.0Mvalue2024start2027end

Establish the Biodevice Foundry at the University of British Columbia

Incremental project grants$4.8Mvalue2020start2020end

The Incremental Project Grants (IPG) help Canadian postsecondary institutions ensure their federally funded research projects are conducted in world-class facilities with the best equipment and administrative support available.

PC0012281$4.8Mvalue2026start2029end

Modernize BC's quantum manufacturing to advance innovation and defence readiness

Agreement$4.8Mvalue2011start–end
Research Support Fund$4.1Mvalue2019start2020end

The Research Support Fund (RSF) helps universities, colleges and their affiliated research hospitals and institutes sustain and maintain a research environment which will enable them to make optimal use of the federal investment in academic research provided through the three federal granting agencies.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENERGY EFFICIENT AND CARBON-NEUTRAL MODULAR BUILDINGS$3.9Mvalue2025start2029end

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

PC0006484$3.9Mvalue2023start2027end

Establish a food and beverage innovation centre for value added agriculture in BC

Agreement$3.8Mvalue2014start–end
2122-HQ-000436$3.8Mvalue2022start2024end

Not Available

000019727$3.5Mvalue2021start2025end

Establish an accelerator and industry programming to commercialize BC forestry bioproducts

000022635$3.5Mvalue2022start2026end

Grow BC biotech by improving the delivery technology behind the mRNA vaccines

Proactive management to mitigate wildfire risk across diverse forests of British Columbia$3.4Mvalue2025start2028end

This project aims to strengthen wildland fire risk assessments and develop preventive measures to reduce the impacts of wildfires and protect communities.

PC0008563$3.2Mvalue2024start2029end

Expand capabilities to help commercialize quantum technologies

1920-HQ-000100$3.2Mvalue2019start2029end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Supplemental wage support for research-related personnel$3.0Mvalue2020start2021end

Supplemental wage support for eligible research-related personnel within eligible institutions

15509$3.0Mvalue2019start2021end

Establish nanofabrication commercialization initiative for quantum technologies

2122-HQ-000054$2.9Mvalue2021start2023end

P003681

PC0012015$2.9Mvalue2026start2030end

Boost Northern BC supply chains with drones for Indigenous inclusion and diversification

15314$2.7Mvalue2019start2023end

Expand solar energy demonstration platform and micro-grid at UBC

Departments

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada66agreements$324Mvalue8programs
  • Research Support Fund
  • Insight research
  • Canada Biomedical Research Fund
  • Insight Research
  • Research Partnerships
  • Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund (CRCEF)

All grants from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Pacific Economic Development Canada16agreements$58.6Mvalue3programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Pacific Economic Development Program
  • Western Diversification Program

All grants from Pacific Economic Development Canada

Western Economic Diversification Canada35agreements$51.0Mvalue2programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Western Diversification Program

All grants from Western Economic Diversification Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada28agreements$28.0Mvalue5programs
  • Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund
  • Dementia Community Investment
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

All grants from Public Health Agency of Canada

Natural Resources Canada12agreements$23.8Mvalue8programs
  • Energy Innovation Program
  • Contributions in Support of Building and Mobilizing Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge
  • Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program
  • Clean Growth in the Natural Resources Sectors Innovation Program
  • Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry
  • Contributions in support of Climate Change Adaptation

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Health Canada13agreements$21.4Mvalue5programs
  • Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Oral Health Access Fund
  • Climate Change and Health Adaptation Capacity Building Contribution Program
  • COVID-19 Safe Restart Agreements transfer payment program

All grants from Health Canada

National Research Council Canada55agreements$14.5Mvalue2programs
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund

All grants from National Research Council Canada

National Defence7agreements$6.0Mvalue4programs
  • Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program
  • Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program - Innovation Networks
  • Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
  • Innovation for Defence Excellence and and Security

All grants from National Defence

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada12agreements$5.2Mvalue5programs
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Marine Environmental Quality Regulatory / Non Regulatory Measures Contribution Program
  • Marine Spatial Planning
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Transport Canada3agreements$3.3Mvalue2programs
  • Road Safety Transfer Payment Program / Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic / Quiet Vessel Initiative

All grants from Transport Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada67agreements$3.3Mvalue6programs
  • ELCC - Innovation
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • 0
  • Homelessness Knowledge Dev. Program (HKDP)- Grant
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Enabling Accessibility Funds (EAF) - Youth

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Canadian Space Agency13agreements$2.0Mvalue1programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

All grants from Canadian Space Agency

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$1.6Mvalue1programs
Parks Canada3agreements$836Kvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada3agreements$729Kvalue0programs
Polar Knowledge Canada4agreements$185Kvalue2programs
  • Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
  • Northern Scientific Training Program

All grants from Polar Knowledge Canada

Global Affairs Canada1agreements$104Kvalue1programs
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada3agreements$44.5Kvalue2programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program
  • Career Focus Program/Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative/Green Internships

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada5agreements$28.7Kvalue1programs

Years

202612agreements$28.6Mvalue6programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Pacific Economic Development Program
  • Life Sciences Fund
  • Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program
  • Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
202534agreements$58.5Mvalue14programs
  • Research Support Fund
  • Research Partnerships
  • Energy Innovation Program
  • Contributions in Support of Building and Mobilizing Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge
  • Oral Health Access Fund
  • Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
202442agreements$88.9Mvalue14programs
  • Research Support Fund
  • Canada Biomedical Research Fund
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
  • Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
  • Energy Innovation Program
202342agreements$90.7Mvalue17programs
  • Research Support Fund
  • Insight Research
  • Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
202238agreements$68.8Mvalue20programs
  • Research Support Fund
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Research Partnerships
202129agreements$53.9Mvalue10programs
  • Insight research
  • Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Research Partnerships
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
  • Contributions in Support of Clean Fuels, Transportation and Industry
202056agreements$78.6Mvalue14programs
  • Research Support Fund
  • Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund (CRCEF)
  • Research Partnerships
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
  • Insight research
  • Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
201926agreements$21.0Mvalue9programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Research Support Fund
  • Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund
  • Research Partnerships
  • Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program - Innovation Networks
  • Marine Environmental Quality Regulatory / Non Regulatory Measures Contribution Program
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201827agreements$7.0Mvalue8programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Insight research
  • Research Partnerships
  • Contributions in support of Climate Change Adaptation
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Research Training and Talent Development
20173agreements$1.3Mvalue1programs
  • Research Partnerships
20152agreements$1.1Mvalue0programs
    20142agreements$4.3Mvalue0programs
      20133agreements$11.0Mvalue0programs
        20114agreements$17.6Mvalue0programs
          20109agreements$2.9Mvalue2programs
          • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
          • 0
          20096agreements$4.8Mvalue0programs
            20085agreements$3.1Mvalue1programs
            • Homelessness Knowledge Dev. Program (HKDP)- Grant
            20071agreements$300Kvalue0programs
              20066agreements$1.7Mvalue0programs

                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.