Deadline: 12-Feb-21
Public Safety Canada is working to build a safe and resilient Canada through the Cyber Security Cooperation Program (CSCP) that provides time-limited funding in the form of grants and contributions. Funding under the CSCP supports projects that contribute to security and prosperity in the digital age while positioning Canada as a global leader in cyber security.
Objectives
In alignment with the goals and priorities of the new National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), the CSCP is comprised of the following three streams and related objectives:
- Security and Resilience: The number and complexity of cyber threats continues to increase. The goal of this stream is to incentivize research and action in the area of cyber resilience. This includes projects that aim to encourage national action to bolster the security and resilience of Canadian systems to cyber threats, and to increase the national cyber security baseline across the country. Funding will be provided for projects that enhance the capacity to prevent, mitigate, and respond to advanced cyber attacks targeting Canadian systems and institutions, and help defend critical government and private sector systems. This includes supporting activities that not only encourage and assist non-federal partners to better protect themselves, but also ensure that Canadian cyber systems are prepared for and can take advantage of rapid technological advancements.
- Cyber Innovation: Canada will need to develop innovative cyber security tools and areas of cyber specialization if it is to remain at the forefront of emerging technology and raise a new generation of connected, cyber-capable Canadians. The goal of this stream is to position Canada to take advantage of the economic benefits that can derive from innovations in the cyber security field. Funding will be provided for projects that assist Canadian governments, businesses and citizens in anticipating trends, and that address emerging threats to cyber security posed by disruptive and emerging technologies. This includes support for advanced research and development, and for projects that advance cyber security skills and knowledge in Canada.
- Effective Leadership: Canada’s success in cyber security will depend on multiple actors working together on complex and evolving issues. The goal of this stream is for the Government to demonstrate leadership and promote national coordinated action to advance cyber security knowledge, skills and innovation in Canada. Funding will be provided to support projects that enhance stakeholders’ collaboration and coordination in increasing the body of knowledge and understanding of cyber security issues, and ensure that Canadian values and interests are strengthened, preserved and defended. This includes projects that increase public awareness of cyber threats, as well as projects that begin to address the fundamental gap in available current Canadian data and metrics related to cyber security, with a view to improve decision-making.
Funding Information
- The maximum funding amount shall not exceed $300,000 annually per Contribution. In the case of for-profit organizations, the maximum funding amount shall not exceed $100,000 annually per Contribution. The maximum funding amount shall not exceed $150,000 annually per Grant.
- Funding agreements may be in the form of multi-year funding. No project will extend beyond March 31, 2024.
Nature and Type of Eligible Initiatives or Projects
- Security and Resilience
- Research and development of new technologies and tools for increasing the security and resilience of Canadian cyber systems, including for the prevention, mitigation and/or response to cyber attacks.
- Development and dissemination of knowledge products, training or best practices aimed at increasing stakeholders’ understanding of technological advancements, cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Support for non-federal partners’ implementing actions to better protect their systems and information.
- Cyber Innovation
- Research and development of innovative cyber security tools, products and solutions, including for addressing threats posed by disruptive and emerging technologies (e.g., Internet of Things, Smart Cities, Fintech, quantum computing, etc).
- Academic research to expand the cyber knowledge base, with a view to help identify and anticipate upcoming trends.
- Support for training and other educational programs to advance cyber security skills and knowledge, and increase the number of cyber security professionals in the Canadian workforce. These projects could include:
- Workshops, colloquiums, conferences and other educational forums and programs.
- Development and dissemination of materials to support training and education.
- Other projects promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields across all levels of education.
- Increase the availability and access of cyber innovations, including through the commercialization of new technologies.
- Effective Leadership
- Projects and initiatives that aim to increase public awareness of cyber threats, such as public awareness campaigns or other communication activities.
- Projects and initiatives to generate/gather metrics and data to support decision-making, such as the production and analysis of datasets.
- Projects and initiatives that promote collaboration and the exchange of information and knowledge among multiple stakeholders.
Expected Results
- The understanding of cyber vulnerabilities and threats is enhanced among stakeholders.
- Research funded through the CSCP helps to ensure that the Department’s decision making is evidence-based.
- Non-federal Canadian systems and information are less vulnerable and better secured against cyber threats.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants and Contributions may be provided to the following classes of Recipients:
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations;
- Canadian academic and research institutions;
- Provincial, territorial and local governments and authorities; and,
- Canadian individual researchers and professionals.
- In addition to the above list, Contributions may also be provided to the following class of Recipients:
- Canadian for-profit organizations.
For more information, visit https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntnl-scrt/cbr-scrt/cprtn-prgrm/index-en.aspx?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=safety_canada&utm_term=b5d8598c-81e8-4165-bc22-8322d6177902