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Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)

February 18, 2024

Value

Up to a maximum of 50% of total eligible project costs, with a maximum Public Safety Canada contribution of $100,000 per project.

Description

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the safety and security of Canadians. Public Safety Canada (PS) is working to build a safe and resilient Canada and has a renewed commitment to the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP). The SIP provides time-limited funding and support for communities at risk of hate-motivated incidents and hate-motivated crimes to enhance physical security at their gathering spaces.

Eligible Applicants

Funding is available to four (4) types of private, not-for-profit organizations, as defined below, who are at risk of being victimized by hate-motivated incidents and/or crime. As such, you will also need to demonstrate that your organization is at risk of hate-motivated incidents/crimes.

  • Place of Worship: Temple, Mosque,Synagogue, Gurdwara, Church
  • Community Centre: Community drop-in centre, Cultural centre, Aboriginal Friendship Centre
  • Provincially/Territorially Recognized Educational Institution: Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten, Primary School,
  • Secondary School, Seminaries, Heritage language schools
  • Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Shelter: 2SLGBTQI+ Shelters, Women’s Shelters, Transitional Housing

Crown corporations, government bodies, publicly funded institutions, for profit organizations, and individuals are not eligible for funding. Residential dwellings and daycares are also not supported, with the exception of those who may fall under the gender-based violence shelters recipient class.

Eligible Expenses

The SIP distinguishes expenses under four (4) separate expense categories. Specific eligible expenses within each category are not limited to what is outlined below.

  • Physical Security Enhancement Equipment – Up to $100,000 (federal share)
  • Minor Renovations and Supplementary Equipment – Up to $35,000 (federal share)
  • Planning – Up to $5,000 (federal share)
  • Training – Up to $10,000 (federal share)

Deadline Date

The SIP is currently accepting applications under the 2023 Call for Applications.

Contact

Contact Name: Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program

Phone Number: 1-800-830-3118

E-mail Address: sip-pfpis@ps-sp.gc.ca

Website: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/crm-prvntn/fndng-prgrms/scrt-nfrstrctr-prgrm/index.aspx

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