Vancouver Island University: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Nanaimo, BC · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Nanaimo–Ladysmith

Vancouver Island University: federal grants and contributions: 65 agreements; $10.8M value; 11 departments; 17 programs.

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65agreements
$10.8Mvalue
11departments
17programs

Largest agreements

2324-HQ-000073$1.3Mvalue2023start2027end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$1.0Mvalue2015start–end
Agreement$718Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$667Kvalue2014start–end
CLB NOW$625Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of the Supports for Student Learning Program (SSLP) is to help all learners improve their educational outcomes throughout their life course so that they can get the skills they need to succeed in the labour market.

Agreement$585Kvalue2022start–end

Qualifying United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization buffer zones as Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures within the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere, British Columbia

Research Support Funds$566Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

Agreement$563Kvalue2024start–end

Working with Indigenous communities to deliver co-developed marine bird and emergency response training.

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Research Support Funds$468Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

Agreement$389Kvalue2008start–end
EDI Institutional Capacity-Building Grants Program$385Kvalue2019start2021end

The EDI Institutional Capacity-Building Grant supports the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based organizational and systemic change strategies by Canadian post-secondary institutions to foster EDI in the Canadian post-secondary research enterprise. These funds will allow institutions to undertake activities to advance their own EDI objectives.

Research Support Funds$383Kvalue2023start2024end

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.

Agreement$300Kvalue2023start–end

Co-developing an Indigenous Marine Environmental Technician Certification

Research Support Funds$266Kvalue2022start2023end

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$193Kvalue2021start2022end

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$152Kvalue2020start2020end

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.

Agreement$130Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$110Kvalue2015start–end
Universities and the SDGs: Engaging the campus community in the 2030 Agenda$98.7Kvalue2021start2022end

The objective of the SDG Funding Program is to support sustainable development projects that: • Support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address sustainable development and the social, economic and environmental issues and challenges; • Develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address sustainable development needs of individuals, families and communities; • Foster partnerships and networks to address sustainable development and the existing and emerging social, economic and environmental issues; • Recognize and support the ability of organizatio

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$95.5Kvalue2021start2022end

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 - Skills Link - Project$94.5Kvalue2008start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

Enhancing Accessibility to Vancouver Island University’s Core Buildings$88.5Kvalue2021start2023end

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

National Contaminants Advisory Group Contribution Program$88.4Kvalue2023start2026end

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.

Safeguarding Tomorrow's Data Landscape: Young Digital Citizens' Perspectives on Privacy within AI Systems$86.6Kvalue2024start2025end

This project will comprehensively explore privacy within AI systems, especially focusing on the perspectives of young digital citizens, while ensuring the protection of children's privacy rights.

Empowering Young Canadians in the Smart Device Era: A Privacy-by-Design Research and Public Engagement Initiative$80.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This project aims to explore the unique privacy challenges and opportunities faced by older high school students and post-secondary learners (Ages 16–24) in Canada. First, a review of existing studies and best practices will map current knowledge on smart AI-embedded device privacy. Next, a mixed-method research design, combining surveys, focus groups, and technical audits of popular smart devices, will capture a diverse set of perspectives regarding privacy self-efficacy, perceived privacy risk, perceived privacy benefits, algorithmic transparency and trust, and privacy-protective behaviors.

Agreement$73.6Kvalue2018start–end
Contribution to Vancouver Island University$69.8Kvalue2023start2024end

Welcome international students from a wide range of countries and territories on a short-term study and research exchanges as part of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas and/or Study in Canada Scholarships Programs.

SSHRC Institutional Grants$65.4Kvalue2018start2021end

SSHRC Institutional Grants are intended to help Canadian postsecondary institutions strengthen research excellence in the social sciences and humanities.To help eligible Canadian postsecondary institutions fund, through their own merit review processes, small-scale research and research-related activities in the social science and humanities.

Agreement$63.5Kvalue2018start–end

Global Affairs Canada’s International Scholarship Program supports the recipient to enhance the international profile of Canada as a source of quality education and create interest abroad on Canada.

Canada Summer Jobs 2020$61.6Kvalue2020start2021end

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.

Contribution to Vancouver Island University$57.3Kvalue2024start2025end

Welcome international students from a wide range of countries and territories on a short-term study and research exchanges as part of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas and/or Study in Canada Scholarships Programs.

Agreement$56.2Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$55.7Kvalue2017start2018end
Agreement$55.5Kvalue2014start2015end
VIU 2022 Various Positions$54.7Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

Contribution to Vancouver Island University$52.2Kvalue2022start2023end

DFATD’s International Scholarship Program wishes to support the recipient to enhance the international profile of Canada as a source of quality education and create interest abroad on Canada.

Canada Research Chairs Equity, Diversity and Inclusion stipend$50.0Kvalue2020start2021end

The Canada Research Chairs Program Equity, Diversity and Inclusion stipend supports the Programs’ current EDI measures which aim to help achieve its objective of attracting and retaining a diverse cadre of world-class researchers to reinforce academic research and training excellence in Canadian postsecondary institutions.

Canada Research Chairs Equity, Diversity and Inclusion stipend$50.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The Canada Research Chairs Program Equity, Diversity and Inclusion stipend supports the Programs’ current EDI measures which aim to help achieve its objective of attracting and retaining a diverse cadre of world-class researchers to reinforce academic research and training excellence in Canadian postsecondary institutions.

Agreement$49.1Kvalue2022start–end

Timing Windows for Species at Risk in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region and Surrounding Area

Vancouver Island University$44.6Kvalue2023start2023end

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

Western Economic Diversification Canada4agreements$2.8Mvalue0programs
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada11agreements$2.2Mvalue3programs
  • Research Support Fund
  • Insight research
  • Research Partnerships

All grants from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada10agreements$1.9Mvalue0programs
Employment and Social Development Canada17agreements$1.3Mvalue5programs
  • SSLP-CLB
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • SDG Funding Program-Grant
  • Youth - Skills Link - Project
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Indigenous Services Canada1agreements$1.3Mvalue1programs
Global Affairs Canada10agreements$443Kvalue2programs
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations

All grants from Global Affairs Canada

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada1agreements$385Kvalue1programs
Fisheries and Oceans Canada7agreements$188Kvalue2programs
  • Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program-grants
  • National Contaminants Advisory Group Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada2agreements$167Kvalue1programs
National Research Council Canada1agreements$25.0Kvalue1programs
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund

All grants from National Research Council Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$13.4Kvalue1programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Years

20257agreements$741Kvalue5programs
  • Research Support Fund
  • Contributions Program
  • Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program-grants
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
202411agreements$1.3Mvalue7programs
  • Research Support Fund
  • Contributions Program
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program-grants
  • Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund
  • Research Partnerships
20237agreements$2.2Mvalue6programs
  • Economic Development
  • Research Support Fund
  • National Contaminants Advisory Group Contribution Program
  • Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program-grants
20227agreements$1.7Mvalue5programs
  • SSLP-CLB
  • Research Support Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
  • Insight research
20216agreements$513Kvalue6programs
  • Insight research
  • SDG Funding Program-Grant
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • Research Partnerships
  • Youth Employment and Skills Program
20203agreements$263Kvalue3programs
  • Research Support Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Insight research
20194agreements$446Kvalue3programs
  • Research Training and Talent Development
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
20186agreements$255Kvalue2programs
  • Insight research
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20172agreements$186Kvalue0programs
    20161agreements$36.1Kvalue1programs
    • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
    20154agreements$1.2Mvalue0programs
      20142agreements$722Kvalue0programs
        20132agreements$86.2Kvalue0programs
          20111agreements$718Kvalue0programs
            20082agreements$484Kvalue1programs
            • Youth - Skills Link - Project

            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.