Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Contribution program
Digital Literacy Exchange Program
The objective of the program is to ensure Canadians that are under-represented in the digital economy have the necessary skills to engage with computers, mobile devices and the Internet safely and effectively, and to participate and benefit from the digital economy. This will be done by supporting not-for-profit organizations in the delivery of new or expanded digital literacy skills training initiatives
- Total value
- $40.3M
- Agreements
- 59
- Jan 2019 to Apr 2023
- Median agreement
- $470K
- Typical range
- $224K–$851K
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 36 | $25.7M |
| 2023 | 23 | $14.6M |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 16 | $13.5M |
| British Columbia | 7 | $6.5M |
| Quebec | 13 | $6.2M |
| Manitoba | 4 | $3.8M |
| Nunavut | 2 | $3.4M |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 3 | $2.1M |
| Alberta | 6 | $1.7M |
| Saskatchewan | 3 | $1.1M |
| New Brunswick | 2 | $850K |
| Nova Scotia | 2 | $618K |
| Yukon | 1 | $556K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 59 | $40.3M |
Industries funded
Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.
| Industry group | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific research and development services | 1 | $1.5M |