Grants and Contributions:
The expected results of the Program are to make Canada a connected and digitally engaged society as well as provide Canadians, and in particular those Canadians that are under-represented in the digital economy, with: (a) improved access to digital literacy training, (b) increased confidence and improved skills in using the Internet safely and efficiently, and (c) skills to participate in the digital economy.
value changed from $750,000 to $738,884 as per contract amendment 2018/19 to 2021/22
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