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Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)
Security funding for at-risk community sites
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) supports security upgrades for at-risk community sites. It funds eligible security equipment, minor renovations, planning, training, and time-limited third-party security personnel.
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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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Installation of physical security equipment
- Minor security-related renovations
- Security planning and assessment activities
- Training for staff and volunteers
- Use of temporary third-party security personnel
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Mandatory budget template
- Vendor quotes for eligible work
- Supporting documentation showing risk of hate-motivated incidents
- Documentation confirming provincial or territorial recognition, for private educational institutions
- Third-party Representative Authorization Form, if applicable
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Places of worship
- Community centres
- Private educational institutions recognized by a province or territory
- Shelters serving victims of gender-based violence
- Offices and administrative spaces
- Cemeteries
- Child care centres
- Camps
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations
- Government bodies and public institutions
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Residential dwellings, except eligible shelters serving victims of gender-based violence
Eligible expenses
- Security equipment and related installation
- Minor security-related renovations
- Security assessments, plans, and protocols
- Training for staff and volunteers
- Time-limited third-party security personnel
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine maintenance, operating costs, subscriptions, rent, utilities, and insurance
- Land or building purchases, new construction, and major structural work
- Travel, food, honoraria, and application writing fees
- Biometric systems, weapons, body armour, and other unsupported security items
- Expenses outside the funding agreement without prior authorization
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives
- Demonstrated risk of hate-motivated incidents or crimes
- Project relevance to the site’s security needs
- Reasonableness of proposed equipment and costs
- Completeness of the application and supporting documents
How to apply
- Step 1
- Review the program eligibility requirements
- Confirm the project site and activity type
- Step 2
- Prepare the application form
- Complete the mandatory budget template and work plan
- Gather vendor quotes and supporting documents
- Step 3
- Submit the online application through the CCSP portal
- Upload all required documents and quotes
- Step 4
- Monitor email for confirmation of receipt
- Respond to any follow-up requests during assessment
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by Public Safety Canada on a first-come, first-served basis
- A decision is generally aimed for within four months after the call closes
- Public Safety Canada may request additional information during assessment
- A signed contribution agreement is required before funding is released
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a continuous intake basis and are reviewed first come, first served.
- A contribution agreement must be signed before funding is confirmed.
- Projects may be subject to audit after completion.
- Public Safety Canada may request additional documentation during assessment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) Program
What is the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)?
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) supports security upgrades for at-risk community sites. It funds eligible security equipment, minor renovations, planning, training, and time-limited third-party security personnel.
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:
Private not-for-profit organization
Permanent site in Canada
At risk of hate-motivated incidents
What expenses are eligible under Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)?
Installation of physical security equipment
Minor security-related renovations
Security planning and assessment activities
Training for staff and volunteers
Use of temporary third-party security personnel
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 across Canada.
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