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Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)

Supports boating safety awareness and research projects

Offered by
Transport Canada (TC)
Official source: tc.canada.ca

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Funding available
$ 300,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Not-for-profit non-government organizations
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Overview

This program supports boating safety awareness, education, and research projects in Canada, with funding of up to $80,000 per fiscal year for up to 3 years. Eligible activities include outreach campaigns, public education materials, and research, studies, or analyses on boating behaviours and safety issues.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$300,000
Maximum share of project costs
75%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Youth (<40)
Legal structures
Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Other Education, Research
Target groups
General public, Children & youth, Indigenous peoples, Rural / Remote communities
Scope
Local, Municipal, Regional, Provincial

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

PCSN application reopened with new terms

The PCSN application window has reopened and the guide now shows revised eligibility, priorities, and funding terms.

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The PCSN guide now shows the application period as open until September 21, 2026, replacing the previously closed status. The funding terms were also revised, including a lower maximum contribution, a three-year limit, and updated project start conditions. The guide also expands and reorganizes the eligibility and merit sections, with new activity examples, new priority areas, and updated review criteria. The application instructions and required materials were refreshed as well, while the contact email appears unchanged.

Official source: tc.canada.ca
June 3, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Not-for-profit non-government organizations
  • Public safety organizations
  • Educational institutions
  • Provincial, territorial, and municipal governments
  • Indigenous groups and communities

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit businesses
  • Federal government organizations
  • Law enforcement applicants whose proposed project is part of regular law enforcement duties

Eligible expenses

  • Staff wages and benefits
  • Professional fees and travel costs
  • Equipment or space rental, office materials, and meeting space
  • Public outreach, communications, and translation costs
  • Incremental insurance and administrative costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Construction, installation, maintenance, or removal of signs or buoys under the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations
  • Purchase of assets such as boats or trailers
  • Creation or distribution of non-recognized, non-enforceable, or inaccurate regulatory information, such as “No Wake” signs
  • Purchase of land or buildings
  • Recoverable sales taxes and costs incurred after the funding agreement end date

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Activities funded

  • Boating safety education, awareness, and information initiatives
  • Public education campaigns and promotional safety materials
  • Research, studies, and analysis on boater behaviours and attitudes
  • Projects that improve understanding of boating safety issues and regulatory compliance

How to apply

  • Step 1: Request templates
    • Request the required project proposal templates from Transport Canada.
  • Step 2: Prepare application package
    • Complete the required templates.
    • Gather the required organizational, project, financial support, declaration, and legal documents.
    • Ensure the application is signed, accurate, and complete.
  • Step 3: Submit application
    • Send the application package electronically by email to the program address.
    • Submit the package in MS Word, MS Excel, or PDF format.
  • Step 4: Receive confirmation
    • Transport Canada confirms receipt of application packages.

Documents Needed

  • Project proposal template and budget/cash flow template
  • Project title and executive summary
  • Organizational profile and applicant information
  • Letters of financial support and legal documentation
  • Conflict of interest questionnaire and signed declaration

Selection criteria

  • Relevance of the project to program objectives, expected results, and eligible activities
  • Quality of the project plan, including realistic timeline, risk mitigation, and support for the project
  • Performance measurement strategy and ability to report results
  • Applicant experience, expertise, and organizational capacity to deliver the project
  • Value for money, sustained impact, regional balance, and level of non-federal support

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first reviewed to confirm they meet eligibility requirements.
  • Eligible applications are assessed by the Selection Review Committee against merit criteria.
  • Applicants are notified in writing whether their application is selected or not selected for funding.
  • Approved projects are subject to a risk assessment before a funding agreement is signed.
  • Reporting, claims, and payment terms are set in the signed funding agreement.

Additional information

  • The recreational boating component is currently closed.
  • Priority is given to projects focused on new boaters, Indigenous or remote communities, and children or youth.
  • Multi-year projects are encouraged.
  • Successful recipients must respect the spirit and intent of the Official Languages Act.

Contacts

bscp-pcsn@tc.gc.ca

Official sources

Boating Safety Contribution Program - Applicant’s guide

Program guide

Boating Safety Contribution Program

Application form

Boating Safety Contribution Program - Funding application templateProject proposal submitted to Transport CanadaTemplate Bscp Budget And Cashflow Eng
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP) Program

What is the Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)?

This program supports boating safety awareness, education, and research projects in Canada, with funding of up to $80,000 per fiscal year for up to 3 years. Eligible activities include outreach campaigns, public education materials, and research, studies, or analyses on boating behaviours and safety issues.

How much funding can be received?

Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP) program?

To be eligible for the Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP) program, you must: Eligible organization type Boating safety project in Canada Funding sources identified

What expenses are eligible under Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)?

Staff wages and benefits Professional fees and travel costs Equipment or space rental, office materials, and meeting space Public outreach, communications, and translation costs Incremental insurance and administrative costs

Who can I contact for more information about the Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)?

You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at bscp-pcsn@tc.gc.ca.

Where is the Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP) available?

The Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP) program is available across Canada.

Is the Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP) is a Grant and Funding