CIRA’s Community Investment Program grants
fund innovative community internet projects to build a resilient, trusted and secure internet for all Canadians.
The grant application period will open March 1, 2022.
Who can apply:
Non-profit organizations
Registered charities
Academics at universities and colleges in Canada
Indigenous communities
What are our priority funding areas:
Infrastructure
Digital literacy
Cybersecurity
Community leadership
While CIRA’s granting program will consider applications that benefit all Canadians, we’re especially looking for initiatives that benefit:
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Northern, rural and Indigenous communities
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Students (kindergarten to grade 12 and post-secondary)
Grants are available up to $100,000.
In addition, one grant is available up to $250,000.