Canada Interactive Fund

Notice of change for 2012-2013

Henceforward, applicants have to contact the Department or the administrator of the Canada Interactive Fund to receive a copy of the “Detailed Budget” template in Excel format. cif-fic@pch.gc.ca
This template is mandatory.

Service standards for this funding program.

The Canada Interactive Fund (CIF) aims to support the creation of digital and interactive Canadian cultural content, developed by official-language minority communities (OLMCs), Aboriginal and ethnocultural organizations, and other non-profit organizations. The CIF focuses on the creation of interactive products and applications to allow these organizations to use and fully benefit from emerging technologies.

2012-2013 Call for Proposals

The Department of Canadian Heritage is launching a call for proposals under this fund to allow not-for-profit cultural organizations throughout Canada to succeed in the online media environment.

This call for proposals seeks to support projects that enhance interactive digital cultural content and applications, presented originally and creatively using the latest technologies and platforms. All projects must offer their target audience an interactive and enriching experience between the user and the content.

Who can apply?

Funding under the Canada Interactive Fund is available to:

  • OLMC, Aboriginal, ethnocultural and other not-for-profit cultural organizations;
  • First Nations Tribal Councils, Inuit organizations and Métis organizations;
  • Canadian educational institutions; and
  • Provincial/territorial or municipal government institutions, e.g. museums, cultural associations.

What is the deadline?

The deadline for the 2012-2013 Call for Proposals is January 9, 2012 at midnight PST.

Application Guidelines and Other Documents

Program and Application Guide – 2012-2013
[HTML Version |PDF Version, 132 KB]

Application Form
[Printable PDF format, 492 KB]

Technical Requirements and Recommendations

Socioeconomic Performance Reporting Template
[PDF Version, 27 KB ]

Performance Measurement Requirements and Reporting Guide
[ HTML Version | PDF Version, 34 KB ]

Note:

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