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.

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Helps groups working on research projects to strengthen people's ability to deal with online misinformation. Provides money to support these important efforts.

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Up to $380,000

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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.

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Contact the Digital Citizen Contribution Program to request an application package
Read the application guidelines in their entirety
Submit your completed application by email
📤Submission Method: email
🔄Intake Type: null

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: a signed and completed General Application Form
a balanced itemized budget for the life cycle of the project
a project workplan
the sub-components of the Application Form
a Direct Deposit Form (if not completed)
the Unincorporated Applicant Acceptance of Responsibility Form (if applicable)
proof of legal status and signing authority
most recent financial statements
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: research activities
citizen-focused activities
production and analysis of datasets
creation of tools such as software programs
evaluation projects
🚫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

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