Deadline: 9 January 2017
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is currently seeking proposals under its 2017-2018 Contributions Program, which funds independent privacy research and related knowledge translation initiatives.
Strategic Privacy Priorities
- Exploring innovative and technological ways of protecting privacy;
- Strengthening accountability and promoting good privacy governance;
- Protecting Canadians’ privacy in a borderless world;
- Enhancing our public education role; and
- Enhancing privacy protection for vulnerable groups.
Funding Information
The maximum amount that can be awarded for any single project is $50,000. The annual budget for the Contributions Program is $500,000. This year, the OPC will divide its annual research budget of $500,000 as follows:
- At least $300,000 will be set aside for successful research or knowledge translation proposals related to the OPC’s Strategic Privacy Priorities;
- A maximum of $150,000 will be allocated to successful proposals related to the development of Codes of Practice; and,
- Up to $50,000 will be set aside for the 2017 Pathways to Privacy call for proposals. (Note: This call will be issued in the spring/summer of 2017 and does not form part of the current call for proposals.)
Eligibility Criteria
Academic institutions and not-for-profit organizations including industry associations and trade associations are eligible under the Program for funding of research and related knowledge translation initiatives concerning the promotion of privacy and the protection of personal information. Eligible applicants include consumer, voluntary and advocacy organizations.
Following applicants are ineligible:
- For profit organizations
- Political parties and organizations involved in partisan political activity; and
- Current or former public office holders or public servants who are not in compliance with the Conflict of Interest Act, the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service, the Lobbying Act, or any other relevant guidelines, principles or codes relating to conflict of interest or post-employment.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via postal mail.
Eligible Country: Canada
For more information, Please visit Contributions Program.