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Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Canada
Boating Safety Contribution Program promotes boating safety and research
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP) provides up to $300,000 per year to organizations promoting boating safety and conducting related research in Canada. Eligible activities include educational campaigns and research studies to improve boater safety practices and understanding.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Research and experimental development
- Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 20, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Research
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Activities funded
- Promotion of safe boating practices and regulatory compliance through educational and awareness campaigns.
- Production and distribution of materials to improve and promote boating safety.
- Research, studies, and analysis to better understand boating behaviors and attitudes, and to address gaps in boating safety knowledge.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be one of the following: a not-for-profit non-government organization (NGO), a public safety organization, an educational institution, an enforcement service, a provincial, territorial or municipal government, or an Indigenous group or community.
- The project must support boating safety awareness, education, or research and align with the program’s objectives.
- The organization must provide legal documentation proving its status as a legal entity.
- Applicants must demonstrate that their project is not part of regular law enforcement duties (for enforcement services).
- The applicant must provide evidence of secured funding for the proposed project, including confirmation of partner contributions if applicable.
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit non-government organizations (NGOs)
- Public safety organizations
- Educational institutions
- Enforcement services
- Provincial, territorial, and municipal governments
- Indigenous groups and communities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses and private companies.
- Individuals (not representing an eligible organization).
- Organizations that cannot provide legal documentation of entity status.
- Entities submitting projects that fall under regular law enforcement duties (for enforcement services applicants).
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for staff directly involved in the project.
- Professional fees related to project activities.
- Travel expenses necessary for project execution.
- Equipment, office materials, and meeting space rental or use when directly related to the project.
- Costs for public outreach, communications materials, and related activities.
- Translation costs for project purposes.
- Incremental insurance costs incurred for the project.
- Administrative costs directly associated with the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- All provinces and territories across Canada.
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project to the BSCP objectives and alignment with program priorities, including target groups and activities.
- Quality of the project plan, including clarity, realism, budget, timeline, and risk mitigation strategy.
- Performance measurement strategy, focusing on measurable results and how project outcomes will be tracked and reported.
- Applicant’s relevant experience and capacity to complete the project successfully.
- Value for money, demonstrating efficient use of resources and balanced financial contributions.
How to apply
1
Request Project Proposal Templates
- Contact the Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP) at bscp-pcsn@tc.gc.ca to request the project proposal templates.
- Ensure to request both the Microsoft Word Project proposal template and the Microsoft Excel budget and cash flow template.
2
Prepare Application
- Complete the project proposal using the provided Microsoft Word template.
- Ensure all sections are thoroughly filled, including project title, executive summary, applicant information, and organizational profile.
- Designate a project manager and include supporting evidence of their qualifications.
- Address declarations, including conflict of interest and organizational commitment.
- Outline the project description, objectives, location, timeline, major activities, work plan, and partnerships.
- Develop a performance measurement strategy and communication plan.
- Attach letters of financial support and legal documentation confirming the organization's legal status.
3
Submit Application
- Ensure the application is signed and comprehensive, using the formats provided.
- Submit the application package in MS Word, MS Excel, or PDF format via email to bscp-pcsn@tc.gc.ca.
- Make sure the package includes all requested documents and is submitted before the application deadline of October 20, 2023.
4
Confirmation of Submission
- Transport Canada will confirm the receipt of the application package via email.
- Keep the confirmation for your records as proof of submission.
Additional information
- Applicants must use the official Microsoft Word and Excel templates provided by the program when submitting their proposals and budgets.
- Signed funding agreements are required before reimbursements can be issued for project expenditures.
- Projects cannot change scope, budget, or timelines without written approval after the agreement is signed.
- Compliance with the Official Languages Act may be required depending on the project's target audience and location.
Contacts
bscp-pcsn@tc.gc.ca
