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Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program
Reimbursement for eligible combat boot purchases
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program reimburses eligible Canadian Armed Forces members for a replacement pair of temperate combat boots. It supports the purchase of compliant boots and related shipping costs within the maximum entitlement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchase of replacement temperate combat boots
- Replacement of lost or damaged combat boots with written authorization
Documents Needed
- Receipt for the boots
- Statutory declaration, if the receipt is lost
- Written authorization from the Unit Commanding Officer, if requesting a replacement after loss or damage
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian Armed Forces Regular Force members
- Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve members
- Members of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 units
Who is not eligible
- Members who have not completed Basic Military Qualification
- Reserve members who are not on the effective strength of their unit
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of replacement temperate combat boots
- Shipping costs for boots, if within the maximum entitlement
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Boots purchased before the CANFORGEN publication date
- Repairs, re-soling, or lace replacement
- Safety boots and other operational footwear such as hot weather, naval combat, or wet weather boots
- Interest charged on credit cards
- More than one pair of boots within the entitlement period
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Boots must meet the requirements listed in the CANFORGEN.
- The member must have a legitimate need for a new pair, accepted by the chain of command.
- For replacement after loss or damage, the loss must be directly attributable to military service.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm entitlement
- Verify that you are eligible under the program rules.
- Check with your chain of command if you are unsure about boot requirements.
- Step 2: Purchase compliant boots
- Buy only boots that meet the requirements in the CANFORGEN.
- If needed, obtain written authorization from your Unit Commanding Officer for a replacement pair after loss or damage.
- Step 3: Prepare the claim
- Keep your receipt or prepare a statutory declaration if the receipt is lost.
- Include any required authorization or supporting information.
- Step 4: Submit the claim
- Submit the reimbursement claim within the entitlement year.
- Finalize the claim before the unit cut-off date, no later than April 1.
- Step 5: Await processing
- The base cashier processes the claim.
- Reimbursement is issued after review, with advances possible on a case-by-case basis.
Processing and Agreement
- Claims are processed by the base cashier.
- No fixed reimbursement timeline is provided.
- Claim advances may be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
- If boots do not meet the criteria, they should be returned or exchanged, and an administrative deduction may apply if not resolved.
Additional information
- This is an interim program, not a permanent directive.
- Claims must be finalized by April 1, and unused funds do not carry over.
- Only one pair of boots can be reimbursed per entitlement period.
- If the boots exceed the entitlement amount, the member pays the difference.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program Program
What is the Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program?
This program reimburses eligible Canadian Armed Forces members for a replacement pair of temperate combat boots. It supports the purchase of compliant boots and related shipping costs within the maximum entitlement.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program program, you must:
CAF members authorized for combat boots
Basic Military Qualification completed
Reserve members on unit strength
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program?
Purchase of replacement temperate combat boots
Replacement of lost or damaged combat boots with written authorization
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program available?
The Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program?
Canadian Armed Forces Combat Boot Funding Assistance Program is funded by Government of Canada