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Contribution: General Class Grants and Contributions Program

Trent University

$23,000.00

Shopping for Droppings: Caribou scat collection in Wapusk National Park

FY 2025-26 · 2025-09-22

Summary
This contribution supports the lab processing and analysis of caribou genetic information collected in Wapusk National Park and will enable a better understanding of the genetic composition of the herds utilizing the park and Greater Wapusk Ecosystem.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119268928
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02025-09-222025-26$11,500.00
12025-09-222025-26$23,000.00

As published

Additional Information
Amendment to increase the total amount and extend within the same fiscal year
Additional Information (French)
Modification pour augmenter le montant total et prolonger dans le même exercice financier
Agreement End Date
2026-12-31
Agreement Number
GC-3151
Agreement Start Date
2025-09-22
Agreement Title
Shopping for Droppings: Caribou scat collection in Wapusk National Park
Agreement Title (French)
À la recherche d’un trésor : Collecte d'excréments de caribou dans le parc national Wapusk
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$23,000.00
Amendment Date
2026-03-19
Amendment Number
1
Description
This contribution supports the lab processing and analysis of caribou genetic information collected in Wapusk National Park and will enable a better understanding of the genetic composition of the herds utilizing the park and Greater Wapusk Ecosystem.
Description (French)
Cette contribution soutient le traitement en laboratoire et l’analyse des informations génétiques des caribous recueillies dans le parc national Wapusk et permettra une meilleure compréhension de la composition génétique des troupeaux utilisant le parc et l’écosystème du Grand Wapusk.
Expected Results
Canada’s natural heritage is protected for present and future generations.
Expected Results (French)
Le patrimoine naturel du Canada est protégé dans l’intérêt des générations présentes et futures.
Federal Riding
Peterborough
Federal Riding (French)
Peterborough
Federal Riding Number
35086
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de subventions et de contributions de catégorie générale
Program Purpose
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.
Program Purpose (French)
Fournir un soutien aux bénéficiaires dans la conduite d’activités ou l’exécution de projets concourant à la réalisation du mandat de l’Agence Parcs Canada.
Recipient Business Number
119268928
Recipient City
Peterborough
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Trent University
Recipient Postal Code
K9L 0G2
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
154-2025-2026-Q2-00072