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Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)
Supports security enhancements for at-risk community gathering spaces
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) provides up to $1.5 million per project, covering up to 70% of eligible costs, to help at-risk communities prevent and mitigate hate-motivated crimes at their gathering spaces. Funding supports security infrastructure improvements, minor renovations, security assessments, training, and short-term third-party security personnel.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen cybersecurity
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- 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
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Enhancing security at at-risk community gathering spaces.
- Installing security equipment and making minor security renovations.
- Preparing security, emergency, and evacuation plans.
- Providing security-related training.
- Using short-term third-party security personnel.
Documents Needed
- A completed application form.
- A completed budget template.
- At least one vendor quote.
- Supporting documents showing community risk.
- Police report or local police support letter, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private, not-for-profit organizations in Canada.
- Associations and societies linked to at-risk communities.
- Organizations operating eligible sites such as places of worship, community centres, schools, shelters, child care centres, cemeteries, offices, and camps.
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations.
- Government bodies and publicly funded institutions.
- For-profit organizations.
- Individuals.
- Clubs and residential dwellings, except eligible gender-based violence shelters.
Eligible expenses
- Physical security equipment and installation.
- Minor security-related renovations.
- Security assessments and security, emergency, or evacuation plans.
- Security-related training.
- Short-term third-party security personnel.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular building maintenance or upkeep.
- Work or purchases made before the funding agreement is signed, unless written authorization is provided.
- Structural changes that create a fortress-like setting or restrict movement.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Public Safety Canada after submission.
- Applicants may be asked for additional information during assessment.
- All applicants are contacted once the assessment phase is complete.
- Funding is not confirmed until a contribution agreement is signed.
- Funded projects must meet reporting requirements after completion.
Additional information
- Organizations are encouraged to sign up for the mailing list to receive program updates and announcements.
- Applicants may be asked for additional supporting documentation during the evaluation process at the program's discretion.
- Online information sessions are offered in both official languages for prospective applicants.
- All projects funded may be audited within six years of completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)?
The Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) provides up to $1.5 million per project, covering up to 70% of eligible costs, to help at-risk communities prevent and mitigate hate-motivated crimes at their gathering spaces. Funding supports security infrastructure improvements, minor renovations, security assessments, training, and short-term third-party security personnel.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) program?
To be eligible for the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) program, you must:
Canadian private, not-for-profit organization
Linked to an at-risk community
Eligible project site
What expenses are eligible under Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)?
Enhancing security at at-risk community gathering spaces.
Installing security equipment and making minor security renovations.
Preparing security, emergency, and evacuation plans.
Providing security-related training.
Using short-term third-party security personnel.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)?
You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC) by email at ccsp-pscc@ps-sp.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-830-3118.
Where is the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) available?
The Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) is a Grant and Funding