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Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Funding for research and citizen-focused activities
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 380,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 28, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Time-limited funding supports research and citizen-focused activities that counter online disinformation and other online harms. The program also supports projects that build digital literacy, online safety, and resilience in Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 380,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 28, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Digital Citizen Contribution Program supports a variety of projects aiming to counter disinformation and related harms, enhance digital literacy, and promote online safety. Eligible activities focus on the development of tools, research, and capacity building for diverse communities in Canada.
- Developing and publishing tools for digital media and civic literacy outside of educational institutions or for seniors.
- Creating tools to identify content generated by bots and artificial intelligence.
- Initiatives to prevent and address technology-facilitated violence against vulnerable communities.
- Resources to help children and parents in Canada address and prevent cyberbullying.
- Building technical capacity among NGOs addressing misinformation, hate speech, and cyberbullying.
- Developing resilience against misinformation stemming from foreign governments targeting Canadians.
- Conducting research or evaluations on tools or interventions related to the above priorities.
Documents Needed
- Signed General Application Form
- Balanced itemized project budget
- Project workplan
- Proof of legal status and signing authority
- Most recent financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible types of organizations for this grant include national, provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous, community or professional organizations, not-for-profit organizations, universities or educational institutions, individual researchers, research institutions with an established record, and for-profit Canadian institutions with a non-commercial nature and intent.
- National, provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous, community, or professional organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Universities or educational institutions
- Individual researchers
- Research institutions with an established record
- For-profit Canadian institutions with a non-commercial nature and intent
Who is not eligible
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. Federal institutions that receive an annual appropriation from Parliament are not eligible for funding under the Program.
- Federal institutions that receive an annual appropriation from Parliament
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include project-related costs such as equipment, materials, research activities, personnel salaries, travel expenses, and other direct project expenses. Indirect costs may also be eligible, subject to approval.
- Equipment
- Materials
- Research activities
- Personnel salaries
- Travel expenses
- Other direct project expenses
- Indirect costs (subject to approval)
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions for the sixth call for proposals will be announced in early April.
- All applicants will receive a formal response, regardless of the decision.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) Program
What is the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)?
Time-limited funding supports research and citizen-focused activities that counter online disinformation and other online harms. The program also supports projects that build digital literacy, online safety, and resilience in Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) Funds up to $380,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) program?
To be eligible for the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) program, you must:
The applicant must be a national, provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous, community, or professional not-for-profit organization or society with a mandate to represent its membership or community.
The applicant can also be a university, educational or research institution, or an individual researcher intending to conduct work relevant to the Digital Citizen Initiative.
For-profit Canadian-owned institutions with a non-commercial intent aligned with the goals of the Digital Citizen Initiative may also apply.
What expenses are eligible under Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)?
The Digital Citizen Contribution Program supports a variety of projects aiming to counter disinformation and related harms, enhance digital literacy, and promote online safety. Eligible activities focus on the development of tools, research, and capacity building for diverse communities in Canada. Developing and publishing tools for digital media and civic literacy outside of educational institutions or for seniors.
Creating tools to identify content generated by bots and artificial intelligence.
Initiatives to prevent and address technology-facilitated violence against vulnerable communities.
Resources to help children and parents in Canada address and prevent cyberbullying.
Building technical capacity among NGOs addressing misinformation, hate speech, and cyberbullying.
Developing resilience against misinformation stemming from foreign governments targeting Canadians.
Conducting research or evaluations on tools or interventions related to the above priorities.
Where is the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) available?
The Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)?
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) is funded by Canadian Heritage