Communities and projects like these have benefitted from CIRA funding: Fort Smith Metis Council in Northwest Territories now have connectivity that offers emergency communications, safety, data mapping and enhanced recreational activities in the campsite area well outside the Fort Smith townsite, used year-round by youth camps, elders and touristsMalahat Nation in British Columbia is now running their own sovereign fibre internet service to community buildings and households that plugs into the single main line coming from the external ISPThe first-ever Canadian Youth Internet Governance Forum, a platform for young Canadians, convened to discuss and advocate around internet policy, access to connectivity and youth leadership CIRA Net Good Grants For its 12th edition, CIRA’s Net Good Grants will award each project up to $100,000 with a total investment of over $1,000,000. This investment is a key part of Net Good by CIRA’s commitment to build a more sustainable online future for Canadians everywhere.
This year, we are keen to invite applications for community-led solutions that address digital challenges in rural, Northern and Indigenous communities across Canada.” — Charles Noir, Vice-president of Community Investment, Policy & Advocacy Who is eligible to apply? Organizations recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as registered charities; Not-for-profit organizations; Indigenous communities; and Academics and researchers affiliated with a Canadian university or college. Last year, CIRA awarded a total of $1.25 million in grant funding to 15 community-led internet initiatives that improve the lives of Canadians online.
The funding will power essential projects in three core areas: Infrastructure: connectivity research, network planning and solutions to improve internet access, speed and affordability. Policy engagement: events, research and policy ecosystem work that broadens public awareness in domestic internet policy and governance. Online safety: research, educational frameworks, tools, consultations and training programs that increase Canadians’ safety against cybersecurity threats. Applications will be accepted from every province and territory with a focus on projects that benefit rural, Northern or Indigenous communities or K-12 and post-secondary students.
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