Digital Citizen Contribution Program

📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations registered in Canada - Charitable organizations (registered with CRA) - Academic institutions and research centers - Community-based organizations focused on digital literacy and media resilience - Indigenous organizations and communities - Educational institutions (public and private) - Social enterprises with demonstrated non-commercial focus Note: For-profit corporations are generally ineligible unless operating as social enterprises with non-commercial research mandates. ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Size: Varies based on project scope and evaluation (specific amounts not pre-defined; competitive allocation) - Matching Requirements: Typically requires cost-sharing or in-kind contributions (percentage varies by stream) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funds do not need to be returned) - Disbursement: Typically paid in installments upon milestone completion and reporting - Funding Period: Project-dependent; generally 12-36 months ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development costs related to disinformation resistance - Personnel costs (researchers, project coordinators, educators) - Technology and tool development for identifying/countering disinformation - Educational content creation and delivery programs - Community outreach and awareness campaigns - Training and capacity-building initiatives - Evaluation and research assessment activities - Knowledge dissemination and reporting - Partnerships and stakeholder engagement activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Clear Objectives Required: Projects must define specific, measurable goals addressing online disinformation and citizen resilience - Measurable Results: Applicants must propose quantifiable outcomes and impact metrics - Evaluation Criteria Compliance: Funding contingent on meeting pre-established assessment benchmarks - Reporting Obligations: Regular progress reports and final evaluation reports required - Non-Commercial Mandate: Research must remain publicly accessible; commercialization restrictions apply - Milestone-Based Disbursement: Payments released upon successful completion of project phases - Accountability: Financial audits and proof of eligible expense usage may be required - Timeline Adherence: Projects must maintain proposed schedules or risk funding suspension