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Grant: General Class Grants and Contributions Program

Lakehead University

$5,000.00

Remote-controlled Underwater Remote Sensing

FY 2023-24 · 2023-06-23

Summary
This grant will support the completion of a remote-controlled autonomous surface vehicle that has been in development for the past three years. This technology will allow for the collection, documentation, and mapping of underwater cultural and natural heritage information in the near-shore waters of Lake Superior.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Location
Thunder Bay , Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Reference Number
154-2023-2024-Q1-00015
Amendment Number
0
Agreement Type
Grant
Recipient Type
S
Recipient Legal Name
Lakehead University
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient City
Thunder Bay
Recipient Postal Code
P7B 5E1
Federal Riding
Thunder Bay - Superior North
Federal Riding (French)
Thunder Bay - Superior North
Federal Riding Number
35106
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
Agreement Title
Remote-controlled Underwater Remote Sensing
Agreement Title (French)
Télédétection sous-marine télécommandée
Agreement Number
GC-2130
Agreement Value
$5,000.00
Agreement Start Date
2023-06-23
Agreement End Date
2023-12-31
Description
This grant will support the completion of a remote-controlled autonomous surface vehicle that has been in development for the past three years. This technology will allow for the collection, documentation, and mapping of underwater cultural and natural heritage information in the near-shore waters of Lake Superior.
Description (French)
Cette subvention soutiendra l'achèvement d'un véhicule de surface autonome télécommandé qui est en cours de développement depuis trois ans. Cette technologie permettra de collecter, de documenter et de cartographier des informations sur le patrimoine culturel et naturel sous-marin dans les eaux proches du rivage du lac Supérieur.
Expected Results
Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Expected Results (French)
Le patrimoine culturel du Canada est protégé dans l’intérêt des générations présentes et futures
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Lakehead University - $5,000 Grant (2023-24) | Canada Spends