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Foundations (Conditional Grants)


Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS)*
Start Date: February 2000 End Date: 2010 Total Funding: $110 million
Description: The Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS) is the main funding body for university-based research on climate and on atmospheric and related oceanic work in Canada. CFCAS provides research grants through a competitive (peer-reviewed) process from a total budget of $110 million. Its mandate extends to March 2011.
Strategic Outcomes: To increase Canada's intellectual resources in climate and atmospheric sciences through the training and retention of researchers, helping to generate and disseminate relevant new knowledge, increasing the transfer of scientific findings to stakeholders, and raising Canada's scientific profile internationally. Benefits include improved information to support policy development, operational forecasting, adaptation to climate changes and more effective management of climate-related risks.
Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: Findings on the results achieved by the recipient are available in the recipient's annual report, available at http://www.cfcas.org/sitemap_e.html .
Comments on Variances: Not Applicable
Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to Last Evaluation: CFCAS conducted its second interim evaluation in 2006-2007. The evaluation, which assessed the CFCAS management accountability framework and procedures, and the CFCAS program outputs, was completed in February 2007. The evaluation concludes that the current management structure of CFCAS is effective, and that CFCAS research has been conducted in a cost effective manner. Key recommendations include the following: dedicate additional resources to ensure communications are effective; disseminate research results in a format suitable to policy makers, as well as educate policy makers as to the policy implications of the research; systematically collect information on results and impacts for use in the subsequent evaluation (in 2010). A URL is not available.
URL to Foundation's Website: http://www.cfcas.org/index_e.html .
URL to Foundation's Annual Report: http://www.cfcas.org/sitemap_e.html

*The financial contributions to this Foundation will not be reported for 2004-2007 as the most recent payment of $50 million from the Government of Canada to the CFCAS was made in 2003-2004.


(Statutory) Grant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology
Start Date: March 26, 2001 End Date: June 30, 2015 Total Funding: $1.05 Billion (Environment Canada $525 Million)
Description: The Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is an arm's length foundation established by an Act of Parliament which received Royal Assent in June 2001. The Foundation is registered as a not-for-profit, non-share-capital-corporation consisting of its Members and Directors under the Canada Business Corporations Act .

The Foundation is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources Canada. The terms and conditions for SDTC's operations are stated in the founding legislation and are further specified in the Funding Agreement #3 (signed by both the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources Canada). Treasury Board Secretariat and Privy Council Office are the key central agencies involved in setting the conditions stated in the Funding Agreement. Other federal departments, such as Industry Canada, are engaged on issues relevant for them.

The objective of the Foundation is to fund the accelerated development and demonstration of collaborative projects which address the issues of climate change, air quality, clean water, and clean soil. SDTC's mission is to act as the primary catalyst in building a sustainable development technology infrastructure in Canada. The Foundation does more than just fund technologies. SDTC works with a network of stakeholders and partners to build the capacity of Canadian clean-technology entrepreneurs, helping them form strategic relationships, formalize their business plans, and build a critical mass of sustainable development capability in Canada.

SDTC operates two funds aimed at the development and demonstration of innovative technological solutions. The $550 million SD Tech Fund™ supports projects that address climate change, air quality, clean water, and clean soil. The $500 million NextGen Biofuels Fund™ supports the establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities for the production of next-generation renewable fuels.

Strategic Outcome: Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste.
Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: The main purpose of the SDTC Fund is to develop and demonstrate new Sustainable Development technologies related to climate change, clean air, clean water, and clean soil in order to make progress towards Sustainable Development.

In 2007, approximately $255 million in publicly disclosed financing went to 15 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with projects funded by SDTC, up from $156 million in 2006. Investments represented a mix of venture capital, public equity, and debt financing.

By leveraging project consortia and private-sector contributions, SDTC ensures that its funding represents no more than 33 percent of total project value averaged across its entire portfolio. However, SDTC leveraged private-sector and public-sector support brings its overall investment level for the portfolio to 29.7 percent.

SDTC and Leveraged Funding for 2007


SDTC Investment Industry Leveraged Funding Other Funding from Government and Academia Total Eligible Project Value
$77,844,184 $141,644,621 $27,348,223 $246,837,028
31.5% 57.4% 11.1% 100.0%

SDTC and Leveraged Funding - Total


SDTC Investment Industry Leveraged Funding Other Funding from Government and Academia Total Eligible Project Value
$299,875,134 $579,002,406 $131,663,819 $1,010,541,357
29.7% 57.3% 13.0% 100.0%

The Foundation continues to seek and investment level of at least 67 percent from project participants across all projects so that every dollar it invests is matched by more than two dollars of leveraged funding.

SDTC and Consortium Leveraged Funding by Economic Sector: Allocations in 2007

In 2007, there was an increase in funding in transportation-related projects, with the largest share of allocated funding in this sector. Waste Management projects also attracted a significantly increased share of funding in 2007 compared to 2006, with a doubling of the size of this part of the portfolio.


Sector Investment SDTC Leveraged Funding Consortium Total Eligible Project Value
Energy Exploration

and Production

$11,912,379 $32,022,333 $43,934,712
Power Generation $14,994,160 $27,948,508 $42,942,668
Energy Utilization $13,870,164 $30,553,332 $44,423,496
Transportation $17,642,745 $36,572,963 $54,215,708
Agriculture $6,931,000 $12,880,500 $19,811,500
Forestry, Wood Products and

Pulp & Paper Products

$800,000 $1,640,000 $2,440,000
Waste Management $11,693,736 $27,375,208 $39,068,944
Total $77,844,184 $168,992,844 $246,837,028

Applications Received

Under the SD Tech Fund™, SDTC is required to issue one call for funding application each year. There are referred to as statements of interests, or SOIs. In reality, SDTC has made a practice of issuing two calls for submissions each year.

SD Tech Fund™ Statement of Interests


Round 11 70
Round 12 101
Total SOIs received in 2007 171
Total SOIs since inception 1420

Under the NextGen Biofuels Fund™, SDTC is required to issue one call for applications for funding each year. During 2007, one Application for Funding (AFF) was received.

SDTC Asset Allocations

SDTC invests its undisbursed funds in eligible securities in accordance with the guidelines of its Funding Agreements.

SDTC's Grant Investment Portfolio of Eligible Securities as of December 31, 2007


Rating Current % Maximum Available %
Government AAA 32.7% No Limit No Limit
Government AA 13.7% No Limit No Limit
Government A 2.7% No Limit No Limit
Other AAA 10.8% 80% of portfolio 69.2%
Other AA 24.5 % 70% of portfolio 45.5 %
Other A 9.5% 20% of portfolio 10.5%
Money Market Securities 6.0 % No Limit No Limit

There were 47 rounds specifically approved in 2007 and 7 seven SD Tech Fund™ projects were completed in that same year. As of December 31, 2007, no projects have been approved for funding under the NextGen Biofuels Fund™.

($ millions) Actual Spending 2005-2006 Actual Spending 2006-2007 1) Planned Spending 2007-2008 Total Authorities 2007-2008 2) Actual Spending 2007-2008 Variance(s) between 1) and 2)




2 2 2
Planned Evaluations: TBD
Planned Audit: TBD
URL to Recipient's Site: http://www.sdtc.ca/
URL to Recipient's Annual Report: http://www.sdtc.ca/en/news/annual_reports.htm



Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) formerly known as the Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF) and the Green Municipal Investment Fund (GMIF)
Start Date: 2000 End Date: In perpetuity Total Funding: $550 million (Environment Canada Funding: $275 million)

Description: The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), a not-for-profit non-governmental organization, operates the $550 million Green Municipal Fund (GMF) through an arms-length-agreement with Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada. Created in 2000 with two arms-length funding agreements totalling $125 million, the GMF were doubled in 2002 with an additional $125 million. The latest Funding Agreement (2005) added another $300 million to the funds collapsed the two funds into one fund, the Green Municipal Fund.

The GMF is equally funded by Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada who co-manages the fund at arms' length, creating a strong partnership between the FCM and the Government of Canada. The FCM Board of Directors, formally designated as the decision making body for the funds, is advised by a 15 member council with five federal appointees. The Council plays a key role, supported by the FCM secretariat and the GMF Peer Review Committee.

This fund supports grants, loans and loan guarantees and is consistent with the purpose and intent of the original agreements. $150 million dollars of this fund is to be used exclusively to provide loans for the remediation and redevelopment of municipal contaminated sites (Brownfields). The new agreement contains some significant revisions which aim to substantially increase the environmental, social, and economic benefits of the GMF by increasing their size, flexibility, and clarity.
The amount of GMF financing available to municipalities is directly related to the environmental benefits and/or innovation of the projects undertaken, with grant or loan combinations of up to 80% of eligible costs available for projects with exceptional environmental benefits.

Strategic Outcomes: The GMF stimulates municipal investment in environmental technologies and infrastructure projects and practices to reduce manage and prevent pollution of Canada's air, water, soil or climate and provide tools to support risk management and Sector Sustainability Tables (SST) decision-makers.

Since 2000, the GMF has supported more than 590 projects and studies resulting in over $318 million in investments in municipal sustainability. FCM estimates that these initiatives will reduce emission of over 1,200 tonnes of nitrogen and sulphur oxides and 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents.

GMF's goal is to improve air, water and soil quality, protect the climate, and have a positive impact on the health and the quality of life of Canadians by:

1. Encouraging local environmental action in key sectors including: Energy and energy services; Water; solid waste management; sustainable transportation services and technologies; sustainable community planning; and integrated community projects.

2. Leveraging private sector contributions to make cities and towns across Canada more energy efficient, at the same time reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Improving the environmental efficiency and cost-effectiveness of municipal infrastructure.

Summary of results achieved by the recipient:
Findings on the results achieved by the recipient are available in the recipient's annual report, available at http://www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca/About_Us/Annual_Reports/
 
($ millions) Actual Spending 2005-2006 Actual Spending 2006-2007 1) Planned Spending 2007-2008 Total Authorities 2007-2008 2) Actual Spending 2007-2008 Variance(s) between 1) and 2)
Conditional Grant(s) 150 - -  
 
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Significant evaluation findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s)/Future Plans:
GMF was one of the foundation case studies of a recently completed report evaluating the use of foundations as instruments of public policy. This evaluation study was conducted by KPMG LLP on behalf of the Government of Canada as a commitment to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance and Standing Committee on Public Accounts. The results of the report are available on the Treasury Board site: Evaluation of Foundations: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/report/orp/2007/ef-fe/ef-fe_e.asp
No other evaluations were planned or conducted by either Environment Canada or Natural Resources Canada during the past year.
URL to Recipient's Site: http://www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca/About_Us/Annual_Reports/
URL to Recipient's Annual Report: http://www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca/About_Us/Annual_Reports/


Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT)*
Start Date: 2000 End Date: Ongoing Total Funding: $12 Million (Environment Canada funding in-kind)
Description: The CBT grant created an endowment fund for the CBT-the cornerstone of the Clayoquot Sound United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Biosphere Reserve. The CBT uses the income from the endowment fund to support local research, education and training in the Biosphere Reserve region.
Strategic Outcomes: Canada 's natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced.
Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient:

In 2007, the allocation of funds for community-based research, education, training, capacity building and cultural projects resulted in 33 projects:

West Coast Recreation Center Business Plan - Long Beach Recreation Society;

West Coast Trades and Apprenticeship Program - School District 70;

Youth Activity Worker: Cultural, Education and Recreation - Ahousaht Cultural Youth Centre;

Young Naturalists Program - Raincoast Education Society;

Sustainability Camp - Tofino Botanical Gardens Foundation;

Tla-o-qui-aht Language and Traditional Knowledge Multi-media Project - Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation;

Living our Ahousaht Language - Ahousaht Cultural Youth Centre;

Ahousaht Clean Harbour Project - Celina Tuttle - Make it Happen;

Integrating fisheries culture into the local elementary school curriculum - Hesquiaht First Nation Fisheries;

Wetland Surveys for Breeding Amphibians - Wetland Stewards of the Clayoquot Biosphere Reserve Region.

Carnivore Diet Component of the WildCoast Project - Predators, Prey and People - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada.

Wild Pacific trail Interpretive Signs Initiative - Wild Pacific Trail Society.

Outdoor Leadership Program - Ucluelet Secondary School ;

CALL Program 2006 - Wickaninnish Community School;

Nuu-chah-nulth Language Center - Central Region Nuu-chah-nulth Language Group;

Nism'a Project - Outdoor Education for Youth - Nism'a Project Society;

Canopy Study - Biology Department, University of Victoria;

Stellar Sea Lions - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada;

Community Participation in Whale Studies - Pacific Wildlife Foundation;

The Truth about Fundraising - Westcoast Community Resources Society & Community Development Committee;

WCRS Engaging Community - Westcoast Community Resources Society;

1st Annual Yu-cluth-aht Holistic Celebration of Health - Ucluelet First Nation;

Whales on the Walls - Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society;

Hospice Educators in Training - Pacific Rim Hospice Society;

UVic Geography 490 Directed Studies
Land Use Practices
Ecological Integrity
Sustainability Indicators
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture - University of Victoria;

Orthographic Photos - Terrestrial Committee;

Scope of Change: New Forest Managers, New Management Ideas in Clayoquot Sound - Friends of Clayoquot Sound;

HERA Project - Tonquin Foundation;

First Nations Component of 2007 Arts Festival - Pacific Rim Arts Society;

Historical Interests Dinner & Morpheus Island trip - CBT Culture Committee;

Living our Ahousaht Language - Ahousaht Cultural Youth Centre;

Ahousaht Aboriginal Days - Ahousaht First Nation;

Impacts of Recreation on the Tofino Mudflats - Raincoast Education Society.

Comments on Variances: Fund is administered by the Foundation.
URL to Recipient's site: http://www.clayoquotbiosphere.org/
* Environment Canada does not report on the financial activities of this Trust.


(Statutory) Nature Conservancy of Canada
Start Date: March 2007 End Date: In perpetuity Total Funding: $225 million
Description:

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a land conservation organization. It is a private, non-profit group that partners with corporate and individual landowners to achieve the direct protection of Canada's natural resources through land donation, purchase, and conservation easement. NCC also secures mineral rights and timber rights on properties.

The NCC works to ensure the long-term protection of biodiversity by placing funds into a stewardship endowment to support the ongoing management and restoration of habitat and the recovery of species at risk. The NCC focuses on working with private landowners to secure ecologically significant lands that have been identified as priorities for conservation action. To that effect, NCC acquires and preserves land through one of four methods: land purchase, land donations, conservation easements or relinquishment of rights.

Since 1962, NCC and its partners have helped to conserve close to 2 million acres (809,371 hectares) of ecologically significant land nationwide.

Strategic Outcome: Canada's natural capital is restored, conserved, and enhanced.
Summary of results achieved by the recipient:
Findings on the results achieved by the recipient are available in the recipient's annual report, available at http://www.natureconservancy.ca/site/PageServer?pagename=ncc_media_pubs
 
($ millions) Actual Spending 2005-2006 Actual Spending 2006-2007 1) Planned Spending 2007-2008 Total Authorities 2007-2008 2) Actual Spending 2007-2008 Variance(s) between 1) and 2)
 
- - - 70 70 70
 
Planned Evaluations: TBD
Planned Audit: TBD
URL to Recipient Site: http://www.natureconservancy.ca/
URL to Recipient's Annual Report: http://www.natureconservancy.ca/site/PageServer?pagename=ncc_media_pubs