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Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP)
Security funding for at-risk community sites
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to 70% of eligible project costs, with a maximum project request of $1,500,000. It supports security infrastructure, planning, training, and time-limited security personnel for communities at risk of hate-motivated incidents.
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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
- 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
- At least one vendor quote
- Supporting documentation showing hate-motivated risk
- Police report or letter of support, if applicable
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
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 hardware
- Minor renovations to improve security
- Security assessments, plans, and protocols
- Training on security and response to hate-motivated incidents
- 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
Processing and Agreement
- Application receipt is confirmed by email after submission
- Applications are assessed by Public Safety Canada on a first-come, first-served basis
- Selected applicants move to the development phase
- A contribution agreement must be signed before funding is finalized
- Final performance and financial reporting are required after the project ends
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
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 provides up to 70% of eligible project costs, with a maximum project request of $1,500,000. It supports security infrastructure, planning, training, and time-limited security personnel for communities at risk of hate-motivated incidents.
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 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