University of British Columbia: federal grants and contributions

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

University of British Columbia: federal grants and contributions: 296 agreements; $116M value; 26 departments; 70 programs.

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296agreements
$116Mvalue
26departments
70programs

Largest agreements

503449$15.0Mvalue2007start2008end

Funding for the Brain Research Centre

Agreement$10.0Mvalue2013start–end
Agreement$7.6Mvalue2019start–end

Biomass Expansion Project

Institute Support Grant$4.7Mvalue2025start2026end

The Institute Support Grant is provided to the host institution at which the Institute’s Scientific Director is affiliated to sustain the Institute’s strategic development or Institute-led initiatives and operating expenditures, in accordance with the Institute Grant Agreements.

1920-HQ-000069$4.5Mvalue2019start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$4.0Mvalue2017start2021end

The Institute Support Grant for the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA), a constituent Institute of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Agreement$3.8Mvalue2012start2014end

The Institute Support Grant for the CIHR Institute of Gender and Health, a constituent Institute of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

1920-HQ-000069$3.3Mvalue2019start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

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Agreement$3.0Mvalue2014start2017end

The Institute Support Grant for the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction, a constituent Institute of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage in Mine Tailings$3.0Mvalue2019start2022end

This project is mostly related to technology research and development.

2021-HQ-000012$2.5Mvalue2020start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Demonstration of an Advanced Power Distribution and Grid Integration System for Electric Vehicle Recharging$2.3Mvalue2019start2023end

This project is mostly related to technology demonstration.

2021-HQ-000102$2.2Mvalue2020start2025end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Monitoring Drug Impaired Driving in Canada Through Toxicological Analyses of Injured Drivers$1.8Mvalue2023start2025end

The overall objective of the study is to measure the prevalence and characteristics of a wide variety of substances, including cannabis, among injured drivers, and assess impaired driving crash risk and associated demographic factors and crash characteristics. Eleven (11) hospitals and trauma centres, in five provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta) will be involved in the study. It will involve a combination of paid researchers and research assistants, as well as voluntary medical practitioners in the participating jurisdictions, collecting and analyzing the blood s

Agreement$1.6Mvalue2017start–end
Prototyping and Technology Demonstration of a Methane Sensor for Widespread Application$1.6Mvalue2025start2031end

This project is mostly related to technology assessment.

1819-HQ-000133$1.6Mvalue2019start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$1.5Mvalue2016start–end
Agreement for Monitoring Impaired Driving in Canada$1.4Mvalue2024start2026end

Collection of uniform complete timely road safety related information and data To support research to improve the safety of roadways road users and motor vehicles To undertake research activities to further public policy development revise non-federal safety regulations etc

1920-HQ-000008$1.4Mvalue2019start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

BCSRIF-2019-058$1.4Mvalue2019start2024end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

BCSRIF2019058$1.4Mvalue2019start2024end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

1819-HQ-000122$1.3Mvalue2019start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Providing Accessible ReCreation Outdoors: User-driven Research on Standards (PARCOURS)$1.2Mvalue2020start2023end

The program Advancing Accessibility Standards Research (The Program) funds the project. The Program funds research projects. The projects try to find, take away and stop obstacles to accessibility. This research will help to guide accessibility standards in the future.

Agreement$1.1Mvalue2017start–end
BRIMM Executive Micro Certificate in Economic Leadership 2023-2025: Online and In Person Educational Expansion$1.0Mvalue2023start2025end

The purpose of this agreement is to strengthen Canada's commitment to support the US led Energy Resources Governance Initiative.

Generating and translating knowledge on intimate partner violence and traumatic brain injury$1.0Mvalue2019start–end

The project will address gaps in traumatic brain injury-informed supports for survivors of intimate partner violence through the development of an evidence-based knowledge tool for use by front-line staff.

Agreement$921Kvalue2017start–end
Whale Protection and Recovery Initiative Contribution Program.$900Kvalue2018start2024end

To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g. data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of: (a) Fisheries and Aquaculture Science; (b) Ecosystem Science; (c) Oceanography and Modelling; and (d) Freshwater Science.

Agreement$900Kvalue2010start–end

Multiyear award for fiscal years 2010-11 through to 2012-2013.

Marine Environmental Quality Regulatory / Non Regulatory Measures Contribution Program$894Kvalue2019start2024end

To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g. data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of: (a) Fisheries and Aquaculture Science; (b) Ecosystem Science; (c) Oceanography and Modelling; and (d) Freshwater Science.

Agreement$850Kvalue2015start–end
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology$760Kvalue2011start–end

The Research component of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Class Grant and Contribution Program to support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future. This project has the objective(s): to support the development of science and technology relevant to the priorities of the Canadian Space Age

  • Canadian Space Agency
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Agreement$750Kvalue2025start–end

Wildfires, Proactive Management and Carbon Dynamics in Dry Fire-Prone Forests of British Columbia

ADVANCED NON-PRECIOUS METAL OXIDE ANODES FOR AEM AND PEM WATER ELECTROLYSERS$710Kvalue2023start2026end

Production of ‘green’ hydrogen by water electrolysis integrated with renewable sources of electricity is one of the most promising technology solutions towards achieving decarbonization and Canada’s Net-Zero targets by 2050 as set forth by the Canadian Net-Zero Accountability Act and the International Energy Agency (IEA). It is well-known that the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) anode cost and long-term performance are among the most critical factors limiting the commercialization of advanced low-temperature proton exchange membrane (PEM) and anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysers. A nove

Agreement$700Kvalue2023start–end

Pathways to Net-zero Embodied Carbon in Buildings: barriers and solutions to effective policies and actions

Agreement$645Kvalue2019start–end

Development of science-based approaches to assessing and managing regional cumulative effects that promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable development

1819-HQ-000115$576Kvalue2019start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$495Kvalue2017start–end

Contribution to encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the are

Agreement$476Kvalue2012start–end

Departments

Natural Resources Canada40agreements$25.6Mvalue11programs
  • Clean Growth in the Natural Resources Sectors Innovation Program
  • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program
  • Energy Innovation Program
  • Grants and Contributions for Critical Minerals Innovation and Global Partnerships
  • Wildland Fire Resilience
  • Contributions in support of Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy - Phase III

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Health Canada12agreements$17.7Mvalue4programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Canadian Health Systems and Programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Programs
  • Health Protection and Promotion

All grants from Health Canada

Canadian Institutes of Health Research5agreements$15.5Mvalue1programs
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$15.0Mvalue1programs
Environment and Climate Change Canada34agreements$13.4Mvalue1programs
  • Taking Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change

All grants from Environment and Climate Change Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada25agreements$9.1Mvalue13programs
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Contribution Program to support Canada's fish and seafood sector
  • Whale Protection and Recovery Initiative Contribution Program.
  • Marine Environmental Quality Regulatory / Non Regulatory Measures Contribution Program
  • Freshwater Research Contribution Program
  • Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Canadian Space Agency18agreements$3.1Mvalue1programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

All grants from Canadian Space Agency

Transport Canada10agreements$3.0Mvalue3programs
  • Road Safety Transfer Payment Program / Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program
  • Clean Transportation Systems - Research and Development
  • Contribution to Support Clean Transportation Program / Clean Transportation Systems

All grants from Transport Canada

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Employment and Social Development Canada94agreements$2.7Mvalue12programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • ALLESP/CRF - Contribution
  • ELCC - Innovation
  • SDPP - Children and Families - ELCC
  • Social Development Partnership Programs
  • HPS-Homelessness Knowledge Development-Cont.

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Global Affairs Canada20agreements$2.4Mvalue5programs
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Grants in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

Public Safety Canada1agreements$1.8Mvalue1programs
  • (CPCSOC) Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Accessibility Standards Canada1agreements$1.2Mvalue1programs
  • Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

All grants from Accessibility Standards Canada

National Research Council Canada5agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Outreach Initiative

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Women and Gender Equality Canada1agreements$1.0Mvalue0programs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada1agreements$900Kvalue0programs
Canadian Heritage5agreements$620Kvalue2programs
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP)
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$469Kvalue1programs
Western Economic Diversification Canada1agreements$392Kvalue0programs
National Defence2agreements$250Kvalue2programs
  • Innovation for Defence Excellence and and Security
  • Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)

All grants from National Defence

Parks Canada1agreements$144Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada8agreements$102Kvalue2programs
  • Northern Affairs
  • Governance and Institutions of Government

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Polar Knowledge Canada4agreements$93.8Kvalue2programs
  • Northern Scientific Training Program
  • Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions

All grants from Polar Knowledge Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada3agreements$55.9Kvalue2programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program
  • AgriRisk - Microgrants

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Status of Women Canada1agreements$30.0Kvalue1programs
Indigenous Services Canada1agreements$23.8Kvalue1programs
Veterans Affairs Canada1agreements$2.5Kvalue0programs

Years

20267agreements$297Kvalue4programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
  • Taking Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change
  • Northern Scientific Training Program
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Outreach Initiative
202519agreements$8.1Mvalue14programs
  • Research in Priority Areas
  • Energy Innovation Program
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Outreach and Engagement
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202419agreements$4.5Mvalue12programs
  • Road Safety Transfer Payment Program / Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program
  • Research Knowledge Initiative
  • Wildland Fire Resilience
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)
  • Contributions in support of Investments in the Forest Industry Transformation Program
202319agreements$6.1Mvalue13programs
  • (CPCSOC) Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime
  • Grants and Contributions for Critical Minerals Innovation and Global Partnerships
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
  • Contributions in support of Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy - Phase III
  • Freshwater Research Contribution Program
  • ELCC - Innovation
202223agreements$2.1Mvalue12programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
  • Ocean And Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Governance and Institutions of Government
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
202125agreements$2.1Mvalue10programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Canadian Health Systems and Programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
  • Whale Protection And Recovery Initiative Contribution Program
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
202028agreements$7.2Mvalue11programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Canadian Health Systems and Programs
  • Advancing Accessibility Standards Research
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Wildland Fire Resilience
  • Innovation for Defence Excellence and and Security
201947agreements$32.2Mvalue18programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Canadian Health Systems and Programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Programs
  • Clean Growth in the Natural Resources Sectors Innovation Program
  • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program
  • Contribution Program to support Canada's fish and seafood sector
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201838agreements$1.8Mvalue5programs
  • Whale Protection and Recovery Initiative Contribution Program.
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Multi-Partner Oil Spill Response Research Contribution Program
  • International Development Assistance Program
  • Status of Women Canada
201715agreements$9.6Mvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
201616agreements$2.5Mvalue3programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Northern Affairs
20156agreements$1.5Mvalue1programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
20146agreements$3.7Mvalue1programs
  • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
20135agreements$10.5Mvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20125agreements$4.4Mvalue0programs
    20113agreements$1.4Mvalue1programs
    • Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
    20103agreements$1.3Mvalue2programs
    • ALLESP/CRF - Contribution
    • HPS-Homelessness Knowledge Development-Cont.
    20092agreements$105Kvalue1programs
    • 0
    20081agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
    • Homelessness Knowledge Dev. Program (HKDP)- Grant
    20077agreements$15.8Mvalue2programs
    • Brain Research Centre
    • NHI-National Research Program (National) Cont.
    20062agreements$330Kvalue2programs
    • Social Development Partnership Programs
    • Youth - Summer Career Placements

    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.