Past Opportunities
Would you like to see the types of projects GeoConnections has called for in the past? You'll find archived opportunities here.
Request for Proposals (RFP): Geomatics Training Guide and Workshops for Aboriginal Communities
On December 22, 2009, GeoConnections issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of a geomatics training guide for Aboriginal Communities and to conduct a series of related workshops.
Ended: January 15 2010
On April 8, 2009 GeoConnections/Natural Resources Canada launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Data Needs Assessment project to support Integrated Land Management (ILM) decision making processes which consist of these objectives:
Ended: May 19 2009
GeoConnections is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity. In order to increase the ease of information sharing of Canadian geographic data, the program is now soliciting proposals for projects to publish location-based, or 'geospatial', data online through the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI).
Ended: May 01 2009
On February 18, 2009, GeoConnections/Natural Resources Canada has launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) for conducting and delivering an analysis of the economic impacts of CGDI on Canadian Industry of Geomatics. The RFP can be found at: http://www.merx.com/
Ended: March 30 2009
Online Survey Seeks Input from Environmental Assessment Community
If you're interested in environmental assessments in Canada, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) wants to hear from you.
Ended: March 20 2009
Request for Proposals for Public Health Geospatial Data Study
On January 27, 2009, GeoConnections/Natural Resources Canada launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a four phase project consisting of:
Ended: March 09 2009
Building a Geospatial Foundation for Canada's Public Health Community
GeoConnections is developing a foundation to help the public health community capitalize on geospatial (or location-based) information. This foundation will enable public health practitioners to use geospatial data to improve decision making and work together more effectively.
Ended: March 09 2009
On January 8, 2009, GeoConnections/Natural Resources Canada launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify, examine and provide baseline information on the use of geomatics and geomatics practices and methodologies in the field of public health, with particular emphasis on federal departments and agencies responsible for public health. The RFP can be found at: http://www.merx.com/
Ended: February 17 2009
Request for Proposals for Project Study and Guide
On January 2, 2009, GeoConnections/Natural Resources Canada launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a two-phased project consisting of:
- a study of public health geomatics projects supported by the GeoConnections program; and
- the development of a guide providing good practices, lessons learned, and examples to facilitate user readiness for the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI).
Ended: February 10 2009
Request for Proposals to Develop a Best Practices Guide for Sharing Sensitive Geospatial Data
On December 11, 2008, on behalf of GeoConnections / Natural Resources Canada, Public Works and Government Services Canada launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a best practices guide for sharing sensitive geospatial data over the Internet in Canada, with a focus on supporting programs, services, businesses and/or applications related to land management and sustainable development of the environment. The RFP can be found at: http://www.merx.com
Ended: January 23 2009
Request for Proposal for Analysis of the International Imperatives for Canadian Geomatics
On October 28, 2008, GeoConnections/Natural Resources Canada launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Analysis of the International Imperatives for Canadian Geomatics.
Ended:
November 13 2008
Request for Proposals for Research into the Impact of Mass Market Geomatics
On August 25, 2008, on behalf of GeoConnections, Public Works and Government Services Canada has launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Research into the Impact of Mass Market Geomatics. The RFP can be found at: http://www.merx.com/
Ended: September 15 2008
Request for Proposals for Development of Innovative Technologies for Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) Users under the GeoConnections Program (Cost-Shared Program)- EXTENDED
On behalf of GeoConnections, Public Works and Government Services Canada has launched the Request for Proposals for Development of Innovative Technologies for Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) Users. Ended: May 21 2008
Ended:
May 21 2008
2007 Announcement of Opportunity for CGDI User Communities
GeoConnections is pleased to announce the third round of a new funding opportunity. The program is now soliciting letters of intent for projects that will ultimately account for, build, and draw upon distributed sources of location-based or "geospatial" information over the Internet.
Ended: February 01 2008
Announcement of Opportunity for a joint Canada-USA spatial data infrastructure project
The GeoConnections Secretariat and the U.S. Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) are pleased to release their sixth joint request for proposals (RFP) for a Canada-USA spatial data infrastructure project.
Ended:
December 18 2007
2007 Announcement of Opportunity for CGDI User Communities
GeoConnections seeks to cost-share on projects that use strong, strategic partnerships to enhance decision-making and provide benefits for clearly identified end-users whom are engaged through project partnerships.
Ended:
October 12 2007
GeoConnections Issues RFP for Public Opinion Research
To keep up to date with the needs of CGDI users, GeoConnections has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to conduct public opinion research.
Ended:
September 24 2007
Amendment to GeoConnections Request for Proposals for Aboriginal Data Needs Assessment, Identification and Analysis
AMENDMENT: Solicitation Number NRCAN-07-00064 has been cancelled and replaced, under different terms, by Solicitation Number NRCAN-07-00064-A under Reference Number 136575. To obtain a copy of the RFP: http://www.merx.com
Ended:
August 24 2007
GeoConnections launches a Request for Proposal –
Geoportal Technology Development and Engineering Integration Services
GeoConnections/Natural Resources Canada has just issued a Request for Proposal
(RFP) to procure geospatial portal technology and related software engineering integration
services to advance core Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI).
Ended:
July 13 2007
2007 Announcement of Opportunity for CGDI User Communities
GeoConnections
is now soliciting letters of intent for projects that will ultimately account
for, build, and draw upon distributed sources of location-based or "geospatial"
information over the Internet.
Ended:
July 06 2007
GeoConnections Launches RFP for Regional-scale Information Integration Analysis
GeoConnections/Natural Resources Canada has just issued a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for projects to investigate and document the process of integrating distributed
local/regional-scale information using the CGDI, for use in CGDI-enabled regional
atlases.
Ended:
May 14 2007
RFQ issued for CGDI Interoperability Pilot
On April 12, 2007, GeoConnections announced a Request for Quotation (RFQ) that
provides industry with an opportunity to participate in the Canadian Geospatial
Data Infrastructure (CGDI) Interoperability Pilot.
Ended:
May 02 2007
The CGDI Standards and Architecture: CGDI Applications Specialist
Request for Proposals
Natural Resources Canada/GeoConnections has just issued a Request for Proposals
(RFP) to contract for:
A CGDI Applications specialist to assist with the assessment and
development
of end-user applications that are being developed in response to the various
GeoConnections Announcements of Opportunities.
Ended:
March 12 2007
Request for Proposals for Development of Innovative Technologies for Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) Users under the GeoConnections Program - EXTENDED
On behalf of GeoConnections, Public Works and Government Services Canada has launched the Request for Proposals for Development of Innovative Technologies for Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) Users.
Ended:
January 29 2007
Request for Proposals: Critical Infrastructure Information Project
GeoConnections is collaborating with the Canadian public safety and security
community to identify location-based critical infrastructure information.
Ended:
January 09 2007
The CGDI Standards and Architecture: CGDI Architect and CGDI Applications Specialist Request for Proposals
A key component of the renewed GeoConnections program is the continuing evolution
and maintenance of the operational infrastructure that makes up the Canadian
Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI).
Ended:
December 15 2006
Announcement of Opportunity for publishing thematic data for decision-making in
priority areas
GeoConnections is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity. The program
is now soliciting proposals for projects to publish location-based, or "geospatial",
data online through the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI).
Ended:
October 30 2006
AO for defining strategic and business plans for use of the CGDI and for defining user requirements for CGDI applications
This GeoConnections funding opportunity supports the development of planning and user needs exercises in order to better position organizations to use the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) more effectively.
Ended:
October 20 2006
Request for Proposals: Business Case for National Parcel Data
GeoConnections is collaborating with federal and provincial partners to build
a business case for the future establishment and maintenance of a National Parcel
Data System (NPDS).
Ended:
October 19 2006
Developing Regional Atlases for Decision Making - Announcement Summary
GeoConnections is soliciting proposals to develop online regional atlases that increase the availability and use of distributed geospatial data content on the Internet, while feeding decision-making processes with rich, contextual information that is highly relevant to end-users.
Ended:
October 12 2006
AO for developing geospatial applications for decision making
The applications must make use of standards endorsed by GeoConnections,
and technologies that form part of the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure
(CGDI).
Ended:
September 15 2006
Request for Information: Geoportal technologies
GeoConnections invited solution providers to present products, services, and offerings to GeoConnections staff and partner organizations who are contributing to the future evolution of the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure.
Ended:
June 16 2006
Opportunity to participate in the evolution of CGDI technical standards
GeoConnections intends to participate in the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Web Services, Phase 4 (OWS-4) Interoperability Initiative.
Ended:
May 05 2006
Announcement of Opportunity for a joint Canada-USA spatial data infrastructure project
The GeoConnections Secretariat and the U.S. Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) are pleased to release their fifth joint request for proposals (RFP) for a Canada-USA spatial data infrastructure project.
Ended:
February 01 2006
Announcement of Opportunity for developing CGDI applications for communities
of practice
GeoConnections is pleased to release its first Announcement of Opportunity under its renewed mandate.
Ended:
November 09 2005