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Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)
Security support for at-risk community sites
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Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) supports Canadian private, not-for-profit organizations serving communities at risk of hate-motivated crime on eligible sites in Canada. It funds security equipment, minor renovations, security assessments and plans, 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 : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
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
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Purchasing and/or installing security equipment and hardware
- Completing minor renovations to the entrance/lobby area or perimeter of the site for the purpose of enhancing security
- Developing security assessments, security plans, emergency contingency plans and evacuation plans through certified security professionals
- Providing training activities on how to use security equipment and on how to prepare for and respond to a hate-motivated incident through certified security professionals
- Providing time-limited third-party licensed security personnel
Documents Needed
- A completed application form
- A completed budget using the provided mandatory template
- A work plan outlining how the funding will be used and how the project elements will lower the risk of hate-motivated incident/crime at your project site
- A minimum of one (1) quote outlining the equipment or training being requested from a vendor who will undertake your project
- Supporting documentation to demonstrate how the community is at risk of hate-motivated incidents/crimes; a police report or letter of support from the local police service if applicable; and documentation confirming provincial or territorial recognition for Provincially/Territorially Recognized Private Educational Institutions, and the Third Party Representative Authorization Form if applicable
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CCSP funding and intake updated
The program now shows continuous intake, a higher funding cap, and expanded eligible applicants and project types.
CCSP now shows continuous intake with applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis instead of a once-yearly 8-week call for applications. The funding terms now show Public Safety Canada support up to 70% of eligible project expenses, with the organization covering 30%, and the maximum project contribution increased from $1.5 million to $5 million per project; the page also adds that funding may exceed the stated cap if otherwise approved by Public Safety Canada. The program scope now includes additional eligible applicant and project categories, including office and administrative spaces, cemeteries, child care centres, and projects delivered on behalf of affiliated eligible recipients, and it adds a separate $10M Jewish Security Networks funding path. Application guidance also now emphasizes a minimum of one quote and updated supporting documentation for the new intake structure, while the old annual window is no longer shown.
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian private, not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations, government bodies, publicly funded institutions, for profit organizations, and individuals
- Residential dwellings, with the exception of those that may fall under shelters serving victims of gender-based violence
Eligible expenses
- Physical Security Enhancement Equipment, including protective barriers and lighting, anti-graffiti spray, intrusion detection systems, physical access control, video surveillance, and labour and installation
- Minor Renovations and Supplementary Equipment, including reinforced doors, reinforcements for windows for security purposes, fire monitoring, notification and warning systems, reasonable renovations directly related to enhancing the security of the building, and limited landscaping activities to address vulnerabilities identified in a completed security assessment
- Planning, including completion of security assessments and development or enhancement of security plans, emergency contingency plans, and evacuation or shelter-in-place/hold and secure plans
- Training, including on-site or online pre-developed security training relevant to responding to or preparing volunteers and staff members for a hate-motivated incident and training on how to use newly installed equipment
- Security Personnel, including contracted time-limited third-party licensed security personnel or paid-duty police officers, excluding Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, to enhance security when community members are present on-site
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Structural modifications that restrict movement or create a fortress-like setting
- Interior security measures in enclosed spaces or individual rooms such as bathrooms, classrooms, offices, kitchens, small rooms, or residential areas of the site
- Regular building maintenance or upkeep costs
- Replacement of windows
- Security personnel or paid-duty police officers are not intended to cover routine security needs, core or ongoing operating expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Reasonability of the proposed equipment and costs
- Type and proposed location of the proposed equipment
- Security purpose of the proposed equipment
- Fair market value
- Whether the proposal meets the program's objectives to deter hate-motivated crimes
How to apply
- Review the program eligibility and application requirements before starting
- Complete the application form, budget template, work plan, quote(s), and supporting documentation
- Submit the application online through the CCSP portal; only online applications are accepted
- Submit a separate application for each project site unless the buildings are in the same property line
Processing and Agreement
- After submitting online, the Designated Organizational Contact receives a follow-up email confirming receipt of the application
- Upon confirmation of receipt, the project enters the Assessment Phase, which takes approximately one month
- All applicants are contacted once the Assessment Phase is concluded, regardless of the decision
- If selected for funding, the project moves to the Development Phase and the funding amount is not confirmed until a contribution agreement is signed
- Once the contribution agreement is signed, all project activities must be completed by the end date, and a Final Performance Report and other financial deliverables must be submitted within three months after completion
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 Canadian private, not-for-profit organizations serving communities at risk of hate-motivated crime on eligible sites in Canada. It funds security equipment, minor renovations, security assessments and plans, training, and time-limited third-party security personnel.
How much funding can be received?
Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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:
The organization must demonstrate it is at risk of hate-motivated incidents or crimes.
Proposed activities must take place at an eligible site.
A project may be proposed as a preventative measure if the risk of a potential hate incident at the project site is explained in the application.
What expenses are eligible under Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)?
Physical Security Enhancement Equipment, including protective barriers and lighting, anti-graffiti spray, intrusion detection systems, physical access control, video surveillance, and labour and installation
Minor Renovations and Supplementary Equipment, including reinforced doors, reinforcements for windows for security purposes, fire monitoring, notification and warning systems, reasonable renovations directly related to enhancing the security of the building, and limited landscaping activities to address vulnerabilities identified in a completed security assessment
Planning, including completion of security assessments and development or enhancement of security plans, emergency contingency plans, and evacuation or shelter-in-place/hold and secure plans
Training, including on-site or online pre-developed security training relevant to responding to or preparing volunteers and staff members for a hate-motivated incident and training on how to use newly installed equipment
Security Personnel, including contracted time-limited third-party licensed security personnel or paid-duty police officers, excluding Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, to enhance security when community members are present on-site
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 ccsp-pscc@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.