Deadline: 7-Sep-22
The Digital Literacy Exchange Program (DLEP) has launched to support initiatives aimed at teaching digital literacy skills to Canadians who face barriers to participating in the digital economy.
The program aims to equip Canadians with the necessary skills to use computers, mobile devices and the Internet safely, securely and effectively
Objectives
The Digital Literacy Exchange Program’s objectives are as follows:
- Increase Internet usage and participation in the digital economy: Increase the number of Canadians using the Internet in their day-to-day lives and increase overall participation by Canadians in the digital economy.
- Reach underrepresented groups: Ensure that all Canadians have the necessary skills to use the Internet safely and effectively.
- Geographic coverage throughout Canada: Provide digital literacy skills training across Canada.
- Increase confidence and improve skills: Improve the confidence and skills of underrepresented groups in using the Internet.
Funding Information
- The opportunity to apply for funding will be held through a national Call for Applications.
- The total funding for the program is $17.6 million over 3 years, starting in 2022-2023.
- The requested funding is a minimum of $50,000 and does not exceed $2 million in overall ISED funding.
Eligible Activities
- The proposed Digital Literacy Exchange project’s activities must include the development and delivery of digital literacy programs to underrepresented groups regarding safe, secure and effective Internet and computers and/or mobile devices.
- Eligible activities could also include the development and delivery training for instructors needed to introduce technical skills (Internet on computers and/or mobile devices), and the development of educational resources to support learners’ digital literacy skills and instructor development.
Eligibility Criteria
- To qualify for funding, your organization must be a not-for-profit organization that is incorporated in Canada. Proof of incorporation such as a business number, article of incorporation and/or charitable registration number is required.
- Your application must also clearly demonstrate that:
- Your organization has 3 years of experience in the delivery of digital literacy initiatives with a proven track record of success;
- Your proposed initiative will target underrepresented groupsin the digital economy;
- The proposed initiative will be delivered at no cost to participants;
- With program funding, your organization will have the resource capacity and expertise, either internally or through partnerships, to successfully deliver the proposed initiative within the program timeframe and to measure and report on success;
- Your organization will provide a detailed project costs plan (Budget) for the proposed initiative.
For more information, visit https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/digital-literacy-exchange-program/en