How do I apply for Digital Citizen Contribution Program?

Visit Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage's website for application instructions.

What benefits does Digital Citizen Contribution Program provide?

Digital Citizen Contribution Program offers: grant, rebate, funding, contribution, training.

Who administers Digital Citizen Contribution Program?

This program is administered by Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage.

Are there similar programs to Digital Citizen Contribution Program?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Research & Innovation Partnerships category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Digital Citizen Contribution Program?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Digital Citizen Contribution Program

Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage

🔬 Research & Innovation Partnerships🔬 Research🍁 National❤️ Nonprofit🏘️ Community Partnership

Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem

Funding

Up to $380,000

Deadline

See website

Status

Closed

What Is This Program?

Get financial assistance for non-commercial research projects that help build citizen resilience against online disinformation and threats. Funding is based on having clear objectives, measurable results and meeting evaluation criteria.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Contact the Digital Citizen Contribution Program to request an application package
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📤Submission Method: email
🔄Intake Type: null

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: a signed and completed General Application Form
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📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: research activities
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🚫Ineligible Expenses: expenses not related to the Digital Citizen Initiative
commercial activities
federal institutions
non-Canadian organizations
📏Expense Caps: maximum funding ask of $100,000/project
💳Payment Model: reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 25% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind
📚Stacking Rules: Yes, can combine with other government funding
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: a balanced itemized budget disclosing all revenues

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: annual
📑Reporting Requirements: General Application Form
itemized budget
project workplan
Direct Deposit Form
Unincorporated Applicant Acceptance of Responsibility Form
proof of legal status and signing authority
most recent financial statements
🔍Audit Requirements: annual audited statements if available
📢Branding Requirements: Public acknowledgement of Government of Canada financial assistance is a condition of receiving a grant or contribution.
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years