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Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research
Short-term knowledge mobilization on online disinformation
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 4, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports short-term knowledge mobilization events and outreach activities. Maximum funding is $25,000 for events and $50,000 for outreach activities, for projects focused on online disinformation and related online harms.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 7,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 4, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, and summer institutes
- Documentaries and other outreach activities
- Knowledge dissemination, exchange, and networking activities
- Policy briefs, knowledge syntheses, and public-facing outputs
- Interactive, audiovisual, or digital knowledge mobilization activities
Documents Needed
- Project description PDF
- Budget justification
- Letters of support from sponsoring organizations
- List of references or bibliography
- Research contributions and relevant experience
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian postsecondary institutions
- Eligible not-for-profit organizations
- Individual applicants affiliated with an eligible Canadian postsecondary institution
- Research teams with co-applicants and collaborators
Who is not eligible
- Students enrolled in a program of study
- Applicants whose primary affiliation is with a non-Canadian postsecondary institution
- Applicants with overdue SSHRC achievement reports
- Individuals seeking funding for their own salaries or stipends
- Private-sector and federal government participants, except as collaborators
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs for students or non-students
- Travel and subsistence
- Professional and technical services
- Supplies and equipment
- Knowledge mobilization tools
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research activities such as literature reviews, field work, data collection, or interviews
- Standalone volumes, curriculum development, or teaching materials
- Conference registration fees
- Salaries or stipends for applicants, co-applicants, collaborators, or eligible faculty
- Retroactive events or activities already completed
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive merit review process.
- Funding decisions are based on committee recommendations and available funds.
- Successful applicants receive a notice of award and reporting requirements.
- Grant holders must comply with program policies and financial rules.
- Project status and funding may be affected by required approvals and conditions.
Additional information
- Only one application per calendar year.
- Applicants must secure matching support from sponsoring organizations.
- Grant holders must submit reporting after the project.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research?
Supports short-term knowledge mobilization events and outreach activities. Maximum funding is $25,000 for events and $50,000 for outreach activities, for projects focused on online disinformation and related online harms.
How much funding can be received?
Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research program?
To be eligible for the Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research program, you must:
Eligible Canadian affiliation
Short-term knowledge mobilization project
Matching support required
What expenses are eligible under Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research?
Workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, and summer institutes
Documentaries and other outreach activities
Knowledge dissemination, exchange, and networking activities
Policy briefs, knowledge syntheses, and public-facing outputs
Interactive, audiovisual, or digital knowledge mobilization activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at connection@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca or by phone at 1-855-275-2861.
Where is the Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research available?
The Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research program is available across Canada.
Is the Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Connection Grants — Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research is a Partnering and Collaboration