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Border Security Grant (BSG)
Supports border security equipment and technology
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 9, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Border Security Grant (BSG) supports eligible municipal and self-administered First Nations police services in Ontario with capital funding for border security projects. It helps purchase specialized equipment and technology, including drones, marine vessels, surveillance technologies and other operational tools, to strengthen intelligence-gathering, investigative capacity and local enforcement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Buying specialized equipment and technology to enhance border security capacity and address localized enforcement gaps.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible municipal police services in Ontario.
- Eligible self-administered First Nations police services in Ontario.
Eligible expenses
- Specialized equipment and technology, including drones, marine vessels, surveillance technologies and other operational tools.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Jurisdictions that include a direct international border, strategic waterway access, or both
Additional information
- This is an invitational funding opportunity.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Border Security Grant (BSG) Program
What is the Border Security Grant (BSG)?
Border Security Grant (BSG) supports eligible municipal and self-administered First Nations police services in Ontario with capital funding for border security projects. It helps purchase specialized equipment and technology, including drones, marine vessels, surveillance technologies and other operational tools, to strengthen intelligence-gathering, investigative capacity and local enforcement.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 9, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Border Security Grant (BSG) program?
To be eligible for the Border Security Grant (BSG) program, you must:
Eligible municipal or self-administered First Nations police services in Ontario
Jurisdictions that include a direct international border, strategic waterway access, or both
One application per eligible police service as lead applicant
What expenses are eligible under Border Security Grant (BSG)?
Buying specialized equipment and technology to enhance border security capacity and address localized enforcement gaps.
Who can I contact for more information about the Border Security Grant (BSG)?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General by email at Fionne.Yip@Ontario.ca.
Where is the Border Security Grant (BSG) available?
The Border Security Grant (BSG) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Border Security Grant (BSG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Border Security Grant (BSG) is a Grant and Funding