Health Canada grants and contributions transfer payment service standards
As part of its ongoing commitment to provide quality client service, Health Canada has developed service standards. Service standards state the level of performance that citizens can reasonably expect to receive from Health Canada under normal circumstances.
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Results achieved 2025-2026
Health Canada grant and contribution programs
- Multi-project programs:
- Chemicals Management Plan Engagement and Outreach Contribution Program
- Climate Change and Health Capacity Building Program
- Environmental Health Research Contribution Program
- Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
- Official Languages Health Program
- Oral Health Access Fund
- Radon Outreach Contribution Program
- Substance Use and Addictions Program
- Pan Canadian health organizations:
- Contribution to Canada Health Infoway
- Contribution to the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
- Contribution to the Canadian Institute for Health Information
- Contribution to the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer Corporation
- Contribution funding to improve health care quality and patient safety
- Mental Health Commission of Canada Contribution Program
- Named recipients:
- Canada Brain Research Fund Program
- Canadian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program
- Diabetes Devices and Supplies Fund
- Improving Affordable Access to Prescription Drugs Program
- National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases Program
- Organs, Tissues and Blood Program
- Contributions to Provinces and Territories for Shared Health Priorities
- Territorial Health Investment Fund
| Service standard | Result achieved for 2025-2026 |
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To acknowledge in writing receipt of an application for funding for a grant or a contribution within seven (7) business days of receipt. The target for achieving this standard is set at 95%.Table A1 Footnote * |
100% |
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| Service standard | Result achieved for 2025-2026 |
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Health Canada commits to a service standard of issuing grant and contribution payments within fifteen (15) business days, upon approval of the required documentation specified in each funding agreement. The target for achieving this standard is set at 85%. |
100% |