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Court Challenges Program (CCP) - Ontario - Canada
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Court Challenges Program (CCP)

Supports legal actions advancing constitutional and language rights
University of Ottawa
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Court Challenges Program (CCP) offers financial support of up to $200,000 for eligible human rights cases and up to $150,000 for official language rights cases to individuals and groups pursuing test cases of national importance in Canada. The funding supports activities such as test case development, litigation, and legal intervention to clarify and advance constitutional and quasi-constitutional rights before the courts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Language Minorities
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development of legal test cases that clarify or advance constitutional or quasi-constitutional human rights and official language rights.
  • Litigation of cases before Canadian courts to resolve issues of national significance regarding official language or human rights.
  • Legal interventions in court cases to provide perspectives that support the clarification of rights covered by the program.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals in Canada
  • Groups in Canada

Eligible expenses

  • Legal research and drafting costs directly related to the case.
  • Community consultation expenses connected to case preparation.
  • Evidence development expenses necessary for advancing the case.
  • Legal fees (capped at a maximum hourly rate of $250 before tax).
  • Court costs and related disbursements for proceedings at each judicial level.
  • Accessibility-related expenses where additional funding is granted.
  • Travel expenses for in-person court hearings, in accordance with program guidelines (excluding travel time billed by legal professionals).

Eligible geographic areas

  • All regions within Canada

Additional information

  • The program is administered independently by the University of Ottawa through expert panels, ensuring decision-making is separate from government influence.
  • Accessibility funding is available to support equitable participation in CCP-funded activities.
  • The maximum hourly billable rate for professional fees eligible for reimbursement under CCP is $250 per hour (before tax).
  • Recipients may apply for additional or extraordinary funding if justified by the project circumstances, up to established program limits.

Contacts

DirCCPCJ.CCP@uottawa.ca
613-562-5686

Frequently Asked Questions about the Court Challenges Program (CCP) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Court Challenges Program (CCP). 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 Court Challenges Program (CCP)?

The Court Challenges Program (CCP) offers financial support of up to $200,000 for eligible human rights cases and up to $150,000 for official language rights cases to individuals and groups pursuing test cases of national importance in Canada. The funding supports activities such as test case development, litigation, and legal intervention to clarify and advance constitutional and quasi-constitutional rights before the courts.

How much funding can be received?

Court Challenges Program (CCP) Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Court Challenges Program (CCP) program?

To be eligible for the Court Challenges Program (CCP) program, you must: Organizations may apply to bring or intervene in cases of national significance related to constitutional or quasi-constitutional official language and human rights. Cases must seek to clarify or advance rights covered by the CCP.

What expenses are eligible under Court Challenges Program (CCP)?

Development of legal test cases that clarify or advance constitutional or quasi-constitutional human rights and official language rights. Litigation of cases before Canadian courts to resolve issues of national significance regarding official language or human rights. Legal interventions in court cases to provide perspectives that support the clarification of rights covered by the program.

Who can I contact for more information about the Court Challenges Program (CCP)?

You can contact University of Ottawa by email at DirCCPCJ.CCP@uottawa.ca or by phone at 613-562-5686.

Where is the Court Challenges Program (CCP) available?

The Court Challenges Program (CCP) program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Court Challenges Program (CCP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Court Challenges Program (CCP) is a Grant and Funding

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