Individuals and security and defence organizations, such as think tanks, universities, or non-governmental organizations are eligible to apply for the DEP Targeted Engagement Grant Program.
Targeted Engagement Grant Program funds can be used to support a variety of projects such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, and topical scholarly projects resulting in papers, presentations, briefings, and publications.
Engagement priorities are established and reviewed annually by the Defence Team Steering Committee (DTSC) - a core group of representatives from the Defence Team representing diverse interests within the Department.
The following Government of Canada funding opportunities are also available:
Canadian Security Intelligence Service – Academic Outreach Program Available at: http://www.csis-scrs.gc.ca/bts/cdmctrch-eng.asp
Public Safety Canada – Kanishka Project Available at: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/ns/ai182/kpcp/knsh-eng.aspx
For 2013-2014, applications under the Targeted Engagement Grant Program and the Scholarship and Fellowship Awards Program must be submitted by June 20, 2013.
Applicants will be assessed by the DTSC on the relevance of their application to DND/CF engagement priorities and on the proposed project's ability to inform, confirm, or challenge current and future defence policy thinking. Several other factors may be taken into consideration, including: its international perspective; its historical perspective; and, whether or not it takes a multi-disciplinary approach.