Funding, News and Announcements

CIRA’s Net Good Grants is excited to announce our upcoming call for applications to fund community-led internet projects that build a resilient, trusted and secure internet for all Canadians. CIRA’s Net Good Grants empower organizations across the country to do the critical work that connects communities.

Join our live webinar on March 4 (English) or March 5 (French) to learn more about the program, eligibility requirements and application process.

Here are the key details:

• Applications open March 3
• Deadline is April 9 at 3:00 p.m. AST
• Up to $100,000 per project
• We fund projects relating to infrastructure, policy engagement and online safety (read more about the kinds of projects we fund)
• We prioritize projects that benefit Northern, rural and Indigenous communities and students (K-12 and post-secondary)
• Non-profits, registered charities, Indigenous communities and academic institutions are eligible to apply

Visit our website for more details: https://www.cira.ca/grants

A grant from CIRA could be your opportunity to launch an impactful internet project that will benefit your community. If someone you know may be interested in seeking funding, please help spread the word! For questions about CIRA’s Net Good Grants, please reach out to grants@cira.ca.

Unless otherwise specified, the standard ORS internal deadline is 10 business days ahead of the funder deadline. Researchers are encouraged to check with their faculty regarding their incremental internal deadline. 

The grants facilitator for your faculty or this opportunity can be found on the staff contact page. For additional resources, click here for guidance [login required] on  internal deadlines and submission processes.