CIRA Community Led Internet Project Grants (Deadline: April 9, 2025)

CIRA grants fund community-led internet projects to build a resilient, trusted and secure internet for all Canadians. Grants are available up to $100,000.

Who can apply:

• non-profit organizations
• registered charities
• Academics at universities and colleges in Canada
• Indigenous communities

Priority funding areas:

• infrastructure
• online safety
• policy engagement

While CIRA’s granting program will consider applications that benefit all Canadians, we’re especially looking for initiatives that benefit:

• Northern, rural and Indigenous communities
• Students (kindergarten to grade 12 and post-secondary)

Key dates

March 3, 2025 Application period opens

April 9, 2025 2 p.m. EDT Application period closes (12:00pm MST (2:00pm EST)

Make sure you submit before the deadline!

July 2025 Applicants are notified of application outcome

Learn more