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Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)

Funding for security infrastructure improvements at community risk sites.
Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The program offers financial support to eligible not-for-profit organizations facing risks of hate-motivated crimes. Approved projects can receive up to 50% of total project costs, not exceeding $100,000. The funding aims to enhance security infrastructure of places like places of worship, private educational institutions, and community centers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Strengthen cybersecurity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Implementation of security infrastructure projects such as surveillance systems, access controls, and safety enhancements for targeted community sites.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Not-for-profit organizations at risk of hate-motivated crimes, including places of worship, private educational institutions, and community centers.

Who is not eligible

  • Public sector entities, Crown corporations, for-profit organizations, and individuals.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects or activities not related to security infrastructure improvements.
  • For-profit organizations or Crown Corporations.
  • Expenses incurred before project approval or after project completion date.
  • Activities not aligned with the purpose of reducing vulnerability to hate crimes.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are allocated or the deadline is reached.
  • Decisions are communicated within approximately four months after application receipt.
  • Approved projects must be completed, and all funds spent by March 31, 2024.

Contacts

SIPexpanded-PISelargi@ps-sp.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP). 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 Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)?

The program offers financial support to eligible not-for-profit organizations facing risks of hate-motivated crimes. Approved projects can receive up to 50% of total project costs, not exceeding $100,000. The funding aims to enhance security infrastructure of places like places of worship, private educational institutions, and community centers.

How much funding can be received?

Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) program?

To be eligible for the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) program, you must: Non-profit organizations at risk of hate crimes such as faith-based, educational, or community centers.

What expenses are eligible under Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)?

Implementation of security infrastructure projects such as surveillance systems, access controls, and safety enhancements for targeted community sites.

Who can I contact for more information about the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)?

You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC) by email at SIPexpanded-PISelargi@ps-sp.gc.ca.

Where is the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) available?

The Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) is a Grant and Funding

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