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Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Funding for security infrastructure improvements at community risk sites.

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Contact

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Increase IT security

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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.

Activities funded

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

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 75,000

Enhancing security infrastructure at a community centre to prevent hate crimes.

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

Selection criteria

Relevance of the project to enhancing security at at-risk community sites.
Feasibility and clarity of the project plan.
Potential impact on community safety and crime prevention.

How to apply

Complete the application form available online.Prepare the required budget template and supporting documents.Send the completed application and documents via email to the specified address.

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

QC, Canada

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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.