University of Guelph

Total received

$200.1M

Original federal grants only

Grant records

583

Federal grants 2006–2025

Cross-source presence

Combined public funding

$220.3M

Federal + Alberta, pre-aggregated

Federal

$220.1M

Alberta provincial

$185K

Source datasets

abcrafedRegistered charity

Identifiers

1 BN variant sharing root 108161829

grant recipient

Records by source

Federal grants & contributions699

CRA qualified-donee gifts148

Alberta provincial grants4

CRA registered charity1

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CRA registered charity

Status

Registered

Designation

BN (CRA)

108161829RR0001

GUELPH, ON

Federal grant history

Canadian Space Agency

The advanced growth chambers at the Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility (CESRF) at the University of Guelph can simulate conditions equivalent to those found on the Moon and Mars and will be used in this project to address four critical knowledge gaps in extraterrestrial plant production: Water and nutrient delivery, Crop performance, Multi-crop interactions, and Environment monitoring and control. The project will train HQP through hands-on experience with cutting-edge systems for extraterrestrial plant production and the research insights will inform the design of food production modules for Lunar and Martian habitats. Beyond space applications, the knowledge and technologies developed have potential spinoffs for CEA on Earth, particularly in extreme or resource-limited settings.

Period

Feb 24, 2026 → Apr 30, 2029

$291K

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Investigation of the relationship between fatty acid profiles and PFAS exposure in fish tissue

Period

Nov 18, 2025 → —

$25K

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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.

Period

Nov 10, 2025 → Mar 31, 2028

$228K

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

The Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) Program aims to support the training of teams of highly qualified students and postdoctoral fellows from Canada and abroad through the development of innovative training programs that encourage collaborative and integrative approaches, and address significant scientific challenges associated with Canada’s research priorities; and facilitate the transition of new researchers from trainees to productive employees in the Canadian workforce.

Period

Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 2031

$1.6M

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

The Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) aims to enable Canadian universities to foster research excellence and to enhance their role in the global, knowledge-based economy as world-class centres of research excellence; to provide targeted resources to help attract and retain a cadre of world class researchers to reinforce academic research excellence in Canadian universities; and to support internationally competitive research and research capacity that generates social, economic and cultural benefits for Canada.

Period

Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 2030

$600K

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

The Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M) Program helps develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies.

Period

Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 2026

$27K

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Period

Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 2030

$500K

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Period

Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 2031

$1.6M

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Period

Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 2026

$27K

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Period

Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 2026

$27K

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

The NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program (PGS D) provides financial support to high calibre scholars who are engaged in a doctoral program in the natural sciences or engineering. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies and seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields.

Period

Sep 1, 2025 → Aug 31, 2028

$20K

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. These grants support research projects led by strong, complementary, collaborative teams that will generate new knowledge and accelerate the application of research results to create benefits for Canada.

Period

Aug 15, 2025 → Aug 14, 2030

$502K

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

The Aboriginal Ambassadors in the Natural Sciences and Engineering (AANSE) award aims to engage Aboriginal students and fellows in promoting interest and participation in the natural sciences and engineering by visiting Canada’s Aboriginal communities and schools and sharing their research and education experiences or participating in science promotion events and activities.

Period

Aug 1, 2025 → Nov 1, 2025

$4K

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Period

Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2030

$600K

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Period

Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2030

$500K

Global Affairs Canada

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.

Period

Jul 28, 2025 → Oct 31, 2026

$103K

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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.

Period

Jul 3, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026

$216K

Employment and Social Development Canada

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.

Period

Jun 23, 2025 → Aug 30, 2025

$2K

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Period

Jun 15, 2025 → Jun 14, 2028

$109K

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) Program supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian and foreign institutions.

Period

Jun 1, 2025 → Sep 30, 2025

$6K

Federal funding — by province

Ontario$131.1M340 grants

British Columbia$141K2 grants

Unknown

Unknown$49K1 grants

Quebec$6K1 grants

Alberta provincial grants

ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTED AREAS

UOFGUELPHFISH GRANT

Fiscal year

2022

$25K

Alberta

ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS

UOFGUELPHFISH GRANT

Fiscal year

2021

$80K

Alberta

ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS

GRANT

Fiscal year

2020

$75K

Alberta

Connected entities

Other recipients in this entity’s funding neighbourhood. Co-funded peers received money from the same federal department in the same year. Charity transfers are reported in CRA T3010 qualified-donee filings. Connection alone is not a flag.

Co-funded by the same federal department in the same year

University of Waterloo

$154.3M

44 shared department-years · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada +9 more

University of Saskatchewan

$125.8M

43 shared department-years · Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada +7 more

BN 734298284

Dalhousie University

$237.1M

40 shared department-years · Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada +9 more

BN 886806561

Memorial University of Newfoundland

$155.4M

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