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Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)
Support for online disinformation research and civic action
Latest source updateLast Update: July 5, 2026Latest change: The program page now shows the sixth call as completed in April 2026, adds a sixth projects call for proposals closed on August 22, 2025, and states there will be no 2026-2027 intake.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 5, 2026
Latest change: The program page now shows the sixth call as completed in April 2026, adds a sixth projects call for proposals closed on August 22, 2025, and states there will be no 2026-2027 intake.
Digital Citizen Program update
The program page now says funding decisions for the sixth call for proposals were made and all applicants received a formal response in April 2026. It also now states that no call for proposals will launch in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and that the next intake notice will use the DCP distribution list name. A new sixth projects call for proposals was added with updated priority areas, including work with diasporic, Indigenous, and non-official language communities, fact-checking activities with students, estimating the economic cost of online disinformation, interventions with Canadian influencers and content creators, and analysis of trends in Canada’s information ecosystem. That sixth projects call closed on August 22, 2025.
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
August 22, 2025
Location
Canada
Who can apply
A national, provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous, community or professional organization, society or association which has voluntarily associated itself for a not-for-profit purpose, and which has the mandate to represent its membership or community
See full eligibility
Overview
Le Programme en matière de citoyenneté numérique appuie la recherche et les activités axées sur les citoyens pour contrer la désinformation en ligne et les autres préjudices. Il finance notamment des outils, des ressources, des projets de recherche et des activités de vérification des faits.
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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 : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
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
- Research projects
- Evaluation projects
- Citizen-focused activities
- Development and publication of tools and resources to address disinformation
- Fact-checking activities and related interventions
Documents Needed
- 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
- Proof of legal status and signing authority
- Most recent financial statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A national, provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous, community or professional organization, society or association which has voluntarily associated itself for a not-for-profit purpose, and which has the mandate to represent its membership or community
- A not-for-profit organization, including non-governmental or umbrella organizations, non-profit corporations, community groups, regulatory bodies or apprenticeship authorities, or associations serving the private sector
- A university or educational institution
- An individual researcher, acting in his or her personal capacity
- A research institution with an established record in relevant field(s), intending to undertake work in a Canadian context
Who is not eligible
- Federal institutions, including any department, branch, office, board, agency, commission, corporation or other entity that receives 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
Selection criteria
Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include:
- Alignment with the call priorities and objectives of the Digital Citizen Contribution Program
- Demonstrated capacity and resources to complete the proposed project
- Feasibility and soundness of the project work plan and budget
- Potential impact and relevance of the project in addressing online disinformation and related harms in Canada
- Diversity and inclusivity considerations in project design and implementation
How to apply
- Contact the Digital Citizen Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage to request an application package, including the application guidelines and the general application form.
- Read the application guidelines in their entirety before completing your application.
- Submit your completed application by email to icn-dci@pch.gc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding decisions for the sixth call for proposals have been made and all applicants received a formal response in April 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) Program
What is the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)?
Le Programme en matière de citoyenneté numérique appuie la recherche et les activités axées sur les citoyens pour contrer la désinformation en ligne et les autres préjudices. Il finance notamment des outils, des ressources, des projets de recherche et des activités de vérification des faits.
How much funding can be received?
Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) Funds up to $100,000 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:
Not-for-profit organizations, universities, educational institutions, individual researchers, and research institutions may apply.
For-profit Canadian and Canadian-owned institutions may apply if the activity is non-commercial.
Federal institutions are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)?
Research projects
Evaluation projects
Citizen-focused activities
Development and publication of tools and resources to address disinformation
Fact-checking activities and related interventions
Who can I contact for more information about the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP)?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at icn-dci@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
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