Details on transfer payment programs

Transfer payment programs with total planned spending of $5 million or more

Canada Biomedical Research Fund (voted)
Start date	October 2021
End date	2026-27
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2021-22
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Canada Biomedical Research Fund
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The Canada Biomedical Research Fund is a federal grant program announced in Budget 2021 to support high-risk applied research, training and talent development, as part of a suite of foundational investments to establish a resilient and robust domestic biomanufacturing sector in Canada. This fund contributes to the pipeline of new technologies and supports the translation of academic research into applications and commercial products. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Research networks are developed or strengthened
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	Not applicable (N/A)
Decision following the results of last evaluation	N/A
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	Because this program began in 2021-22, the timing of the evaluation will be confirmed in the 2022-23 Evaluation Plan.
General targeted recipient groups	Non-governmental organizations, scientific researchers, and colleges and/or universities
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, telephone, email, meetings with research community groups and associations) are used as part of the development and delivery process of the Canada Biomedical Research Fund in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending
Total grants	39,000,000	73,500,000	73,500,000
Total contributions	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0
Total program	39,000,000	73,500,000	73,500,000

These figures do not include operating expenses.

The Canada Biomedical Research Fund is a new program announced in Budget 2021.

Canada First Research Excellence Fund (voted)
Start date	2014
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2014-15
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Insight Research
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) supports Canada’s postsecondary institutions in their efforts to become global research leaders. CFREF helps competitively selected Canadian postsecondary institutions turn their key strengths into world-leading capabilities. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Institutions develop ambitious and focused strategies Canadian postsecondary institutions excel globally in research areas of strategic relevance to Canada Institutions contribute to creating long-term economic advantages for Canada
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2020-21
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2025-26
General targeted recipient groups	Academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending
Total grants	18,455,544	16,975,702
Total contributions	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	18,455,544	16,975,702

These figures do not include operating expenses.

Values for planned spending for 2023-24 and 2024-25 will be based on the results of the new CFREF competition being launched.

Canada Graduate Scholarships (voted)
Start date	2003-04
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2009-10
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Research Training and Talent Development
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	SSHRC’s portion of the Canada Graduate Scholarships program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in master’s or doctoral programs in the social sciences and humanities. This is a tri-agency program and is administered by each respective agency (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC). This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Increased enrolment in graduate studies in Canada Improved time to completion of degrees for Canada Graduate Scholarship holders, relative to national statistics for time to completion in their discipline Enhanced capacity of Canadian universities to attract the best and brightest young people who will become the next generation of researchers
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2016-17
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2022-23
General targeted recipient groups	Academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and tri-agency or agency-specific electronic communication.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending
Total grants	80,008,500	74,566,000	71,661,000	68,721,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	80,008,500	74,566,000	71,661,000	68,721,000

These figures do not include operating expenses.

The Canada Graduate Scholarships program has been reallocated among the three granting agencies to better align with demand in respective fields of research.

Grants and Scholarships (voted)
Start date	1978
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2011-12
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Insight Research Research Training and Talent Development Research Partnerships
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	This transfer payment program consists of grants and scholarships awarded for research, talent development and research dissemination activities in the social sciences and humanities. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2019-20
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2022-23
General targeted recipient groups	Individuals or sole proprietorships, not-for-profit organizations and charities, academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending
Total grants	340,797,118	340,729,851	345,957,338	338,007,102
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	340,797,118	340,729,851	345,957,338	338,007,102

These figures do not include operating expenses.

In Budget 2021, SSHRC received funding for the Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative, which will increase funding in 2023-24 by $7 million and then sunset in 2024-25.

Networks of Centres of Excellence (voted)
Start date	1997
End date	2023-24
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2014-15
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Research Partnerships
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The Networks of Centres of Excellence program supports large-scale academically led research networks that harness the creativity and inventiveness of Canadian health, natural and social scientists, and engineers. Partners from industry, government and not-for-profit organizations contribute additional expertise and bring cash and in-kind support. This program is a tri-agency program administered by NSERC on behalf of CIHR, SSHRC and NSERC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Strong linkages and partnerships between university, government and industry and other users (non-governmental organizations) resulting in the exploitation of leading-edge research results with economic and/or societal benefits to Canada
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2015-16
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	N/A This is no longer an ongoing program. Its funding will be transferred over the next few years to the New Frontiers in Research Fund, which was created by Budget 2018.
General targeted recipient groups	Not-for-profit organizations and charities, academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	No further competitions are planned under this program. Existing recipients are supported by direct contact and engagement through their assigned Networks of Centres of Excellence Secretariat staff liaison, who sits as an observer on the Board of Directors.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending
Total grants	7,154,819	2,304,016
Total contributions	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	7,154,819	2,304,016

These figures do not include operating expenses.

In December 2018, the government announced that funding for the Networks of Centres of Excellence program would be gradually transferred to the New Frontiers in Research Fund. The transition is occurring over a few years, with a complete wind-down of the program planned for 2022-23.

New Frontiers in Research Fund (voted)
Start date	2018
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2018-19
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	New Frontiers in Research Fund
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The New Frontiers in Research Fund supports research that is international, interdisciplinary, fast-breaking and high-risk / high-reward. It supports projects not easily supported through existing tri-agency and agency-specific mechanisms, and contributes to enhancing Canada’s competitiveness in the global, knowledge-based economy. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Canada generates opportunities to build strength in high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research Canada builds strength and leadership in interdisciplinary and transformative research Canadian researchers have enhanced opportunities to participate in research with international partners
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	N/A This is a new program.
Decision following the results of last evaluation	N/A
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2023-24
General targeted recipient groups	Other: Persons (researchers)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending
Total grants	72,999,184	107,647,780	123,562,580	123,562,580
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	72,999,184	107,647,780	123,562,580	123,562,580

These figures do not include operating expenses.

The funding from Budget 2018 for the New Frontiers in Research Fund is slowly ramping up to reach its maximum funding in 2023-24.

Research Support Fund (voted)
Start date	2003
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2014-15
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s university and college research environments are strong
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Research Support Fund
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	This Research Support Fund goes toward a portion of the indirect costs associated with the conduct of academic research in institutions that receive research grant funds from any of the three federal research granting agencies. Grants are awarded to eligible institutions using a progressive funding formula based on the average revenues from research grants received from CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Funded Canadian institutions have well-equipped research facilities Funded Canadian institutions have world-class research resources The research enterprise is effectively and strategically managed and efficiently administered Regulatory requirements related to international accreditation standards in research are met Intellectual property generated by research activities is managed effectively
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2020-21
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2025-26
General targeted recipient groups	Academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending
Total grants	426,827,871	427,638,090	427,638,090	427,638,090
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	426,827,871	427,638,090	427,638,090	427,638,090

These figures do not include operating expenses.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (voted)
Start date	2008-09
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2014-15
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Research Training and Talent Development
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program is a tri-agency program designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by offering them a significant financial award. This financial award assists students during their studies at Canadian universities. Vanier scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields. This program is administered by CIHR on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Establishment of a Canadian doctoral scholarship that is internationally competitive and internationally recognized Enhanced capacity of Canadian universities to attract the best and brightest students from Canada and the world with the potential to become leaders in the next generation of researchers in Canada Attract to Canada top students from other countries who will bring with them new knowledge and ideas and enrich the Canadian learning environment Retain Canada’s top doctoral students in the face of intense international competition for the brightest researchers Promote and brand Canada as a home of research excellence and Canadian universities as world-class institutions of research and higher learning Establish effective research collaborations and networks between Canada and the recipients’ home countries
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2020-21
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2025-26
General targeted recipient groups	Academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	Applicants and recipients are engaged through communication with academic institutions and directed tri-agency or agency-specific electronic communication, as well as through the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships website.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending
Total grants	8,300,000	8,300,000	8,300,000	8,300,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	8,300,000	8,300,000	8,300,000	8,300,000

These figures do not include operating expenses.

Transfer payment programs with total planned spending of less than $5 million

Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence (voted)
Start date	2007
End date	2023-24
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2012-13
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Research Partnerships
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence program funds large-scale collaborative research networks that bring a wide range of research expertise to bear on specific challenges identified by an industrial sector. This tri-agency program is administered by NSERC on behalf of SSHRC, CIHR and NSERC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	The research knowledge and technology produced by the networks and centres are transferred and used
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2015-16
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	N/A This is no longer an ongoing program. Budget 2018 transferred the program funds to the Strategic Innovation Fund at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
General targeted recipient groups	Not-for-profit organizations and charities, academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	No further competitions are planned under this program. Existing recipients are supported by direct contact and engagement through their assigned Networks of Centres of Excellence Secretariat staff liaison, who sits as an observer on the Board of Directors.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending
Total grants	977,000	600,000	250,000
Total contributions	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0
Total program	977,000	600,000	250,000

These figures do not include operating expenses.

In Budget 2018, the Government of Canada called for changes to streamline and modernize programs in support of research and innovation. The management of the Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence program is being transferred to the Strategic Innovation Fund, which is administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (voted)
Start date	2007
End date	2023-24
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2012-13
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Research Partnerships
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research program bridges the challenging gap between innovation and commercialization. The program matches clusters of research expertise with the business community to share the knowledge and resources that bring innovations to market faster. Centres advance research and facilitate commercialization within four priority areas: the environment; natural resources and energy; health and life sciences; and information and communications technologies. This program is administered by NSERC on behalf of CIHR, SSHRC and NSERC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Pre-competitive development of promising technology and the promotion of its transfer to new or established Canadian companies are facilitated
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2017-18
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	N/A This is no longer an ongoing program. Budget 2018 transferred the program funds to the Strategic Innovation Fund at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
General targeted recipient groups	Not-for-profit organizations and charities, academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	No further competitions are planned under this program. Existing recipients are supported by direct contact and engagement through their assigned Networks of Centres of Excellence Secretariat staff liaison, who sits as an observer on the Board of Directors.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending
Total grants	2,357,000	1,159,000
Total contributions	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	2,357,000	1,159,000

These figures do not include operating expenses.

In Budget 2018, the Government of Canada called for changes to streamline and modernize programs in support of research and innovation. The management of the Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research program is being transferred to the Strategic Innovation Fund, which is administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

Canada 150 Research Chairs (voted)
Start date	2017
End date	2025-26
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2017-18
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Insight Research
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The Canada 150 Research Chairs Program provides Canadian universities with a one-time investment to attract top-tier, internationally based scholars and researchers (including Canadian expatriates) to Canada. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Strengthened research capacity in Canada through the recruitment and retention of top-tier, internationally based scholars and researchers Enhanced reputation of Canada as a global centre for science, research and innovation excellence Improved capacity of universities to generate and apply new knowledge Improved training and development of highly qualified research personnel
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2020-21
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	N/A
General targeted recipient groups	Academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending
Total grants	2,100,000	2,100,000	2,100,000	2,100,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	2,100,000	2,100,000	2,100,000	2,100,000

These figures do not include operating expenses.

Canada Excellence Research Chairs (voted)
Start date	2008
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2016-17
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research is internationally competitive Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Insight Research
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The Canada Excellence Research Chairs program is a tri-agency initiative that supports Canadian universities in their efforts to build on Canada’s growing reputation as a global leader in research and innovation. The program awards funding to world-renowned researchers and their teams to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. This program is administered by SSHRC on behalf of CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Strengthen Canada’s ability to attract the world’s top researchers Build a critical mass of expertise in priority areas identified by the government at Canadian institutions Create a competitive environment to help Canadian institutions attract a cadre of world-leading researchers, collaborators, partners and research users from diverse sectors, nationally and internationally Contribute to the branding of Canada as a location of choice for world-leading research, science and technology development
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2020-21
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2024-25
General targeted recipient groups	Academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending
Total grants	2,800,000	2,800,000	1,750,000	1,400,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	2,800,000	2,800,000	1,750,000	1,400,000

These figures do not include operating expenses.

A new Canada Excellence Research Chairs competition is being launched and funding will be sought based on the competition results.

College and Community Innovation Program (voted)
Start date	2007
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2018-19
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Research Partnerships
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The College and Community Innovation Program is managed by NSERC in collaboration with CIHR and SSHRC. The program increases innovation at the community and/or regional level by enabling Canadian colleges to increase their capacity to work with local companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, in areas of the natural and social sciences, engineering, the humanities and/or health. It supports applied research and collaborations that facilitate commercialization, as well as technology transfer and the adaptation and adoption of new technologies, in areas of strategic importance to Canada. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Increased awareness by local businesses of the capacity of postsecondary institutions to assist with applied research projects Increased involvement of faculty in applied research Increased applied research capacity at colleges College students acquiring applied research knowledge and experience, and exposure to business work environments New technologies and processes adopted by local businesses and other organizations Increased applied research collaborations between colleges, universities, local businesses and other organizations Increased research and development investment by local businesses and other organizations Increased productivity and competitiveness of local businesses and other organizations Enhanced reputation of colleges as applied research partners for local businesses and other organizations
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2018-19
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2023-24
General targeted recipient groups	Academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending
Total grants	7,248,587	4,950,270	2,417,249	400,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	7,248,587	4,950,270	2,417,249	400,000

These figures do not include operating expenses.

The College and Community Innovation Fund is partially funded by NSERC on a yearly or bi-yearly basis. All competition results for future years are not yet available.

Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS Scholarship Initiative)
Start date	2018
End date	2024-25
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2018-19
Link to departmental result(s)	Canada has a pool of diverse and highly skilled people in the social sciences and humanities Canada’s social sciences and humanities research knowledge is used
Link to the department’s Program Inventory	Research Training and Talent Development
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) is a Department of National Defence (DND) initiative, part of which is administered by SSHRC on behalf of DND. The objective of the MINDS initiative is to strengthen the Canadian knowledge base in contemporary defence and security issues through supporting research training and fostering capacity-building in defence and security-related areas across disciplines. SSHRC is responsible for providing this financial support on behalf of DND to students at the master’s and doctoral level and to postdoctoral fellows who are pursuing research related to defence and security, thereby helping to foster the next generation of defence and security experts. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.
Expected results	Fostering of the next generation of defence and security experts and scholars Increased understanding by the Canadian public of defence and security issues
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	N/A
Decision following the results of last evaluation	N/A
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	N/A Exempt from section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act, based on section 2.5 of the Policy on Results
General targeted recipient groups	Academia and public institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	A variety of engagement initiatives (webinars, site visits, telephone, email, online forums) are used as part of the regular competition cycle in order to give applicants and recipients opportunities to seek and receive information and to provide feedback on service delivery.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2021-22 forecast spending	2022-23 planned spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending
Total grants	602,000	602,000	221,000	70,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	602,000	602,000	221,000	70,000

These figures do not include operating expenses.

Date modified:: 2022-03-02

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