Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC)

• Maximum government assistance (federal/provincial/territorial/municipal) covers up to 95% of eligible project costs for most recipients; in exceptional cases, up to 100% for certain government or low-capacity recipients.
• For Stream B (Indigenous police and communities), total government assistance may cover up to 100% of eligible expenditures.
• The maximum project funding is $20 million per project.
• The maximum duration of funding agreements is 60 months; in special cases, up to 84 months.
• Other eligible costs not explicitly listed must not exceed a combined total of 15% of Public Safety funded eligible project costs.

• The applicant must be a domestic not-for-profit organization that supports public safety, an international organization supporting public safety, a Canadian university or educational institution, a provincial, territorial, regional, municipal, local or Indigenous government, or a provincial or local police service (including Indigenous police services) constituted under a Police Act.
• Projects or initiatives proposed must contribute to combating serious and organized crime and align with the program's objectives.
• The application must clearly describe the project's activities and desired outcomes, demonstrating relevance to the Department's mandate.
• The applicant must disclose all sources of funding for the project, including in-kind and government assistance.
• The organization must have the capacity to manage and deliver the proposed project or initiative.

Who is eligible?

• Domestic not-for-profit organizations that support public safety
• International organizations supporting public safety (including NGOs)
• Canadian universities and educational institutions
• Provincial, territorial, regional, municipal, local, and Indigenous governments
• Provincial or local police services, including Indigenous police services and their governing authorities
• Indigenous communities or bands as defined by law, including First Nation, Métis, or Inuit communities recognized as legal entities
• Indigenous police governing authorities, if they are legal persons

Who is not eligible

• For-profit organizations are not eligible for this grant.
• Federal government departments, including the RCMP, cannot apply.
• Federal Crown corporations are not eligible.
• Police services or activities funded through existing police service agreements are excluded.

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and wages for project-specific staff, including benefits and payroll deductions.
• Rent, utilities, maintenance, insurance, and taxes related to facilities used for the project.
• Purchase or rental of office equipment and minor capital acquisitions (up to $10,000 per item), as well as program supplies and materials (less than $5,000 per item).
• Travel and living expenses directly related to project delivery.
• Training costs, including development of training manuals and procedure guides.
• Honoraria for participation or volunteer service essential to project objectives.
• Professional and consulting fees directly related to the project, such as external audits or specialized expertise.
• Computer services, research expenses, and data access fees that support project outcomes.
• Translation and interpretation services.
• Shipping, postage, printing, and distribution expenses for project materials.
• Communications, advertising, public awareness, and educational costs relevant to the project.
• Purchase or upgrade of information technology hardware and software needed for the project.
• Administrative and overhead costs directly related to project administration, supported by a reasonable methodology and breakdown.
• Purchase or upgrades of specialized police equipment, technology, or services focused on combatting serious and organized crime.
• Other clearly defined and proportionally applied expenses (up to 15% of total eligible project costs, must be specified in the budget).
• For law enforcement: pay and benefits for personnel (including overtime); police facility costs; police and protective equipment; transportation and vehicle-related expenses; and formal evaluation costs.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada (including all provinces and territories)
• Regional, municipal, and local governments across Canada
• Indigenous communities in Canada
• International organizations (if supporting public safety initiatives related to Canada)

• Alignment of the project description and objectives with the program's goals and advancement of efforts to combat serious and organized crime.
• Eligibility and reasonableness of the funding requested and expenses outlined in the proposal, supporting the project's objectives and expected outcomes.
• Applicant's previous experience and quality of past projects carried out with the Department or other federal entities.
• Level of involvement and support from provincial/territorial governments, federal departments/agencies, and other relevant stakeholders or partners for the project.
• Reputation, capability, and resources of the organization to successfully conduct the proposed project or initiative.

• Recipients are required to report on project outcomes and submit documentation of all materials produced during the initiative.
• Agreements under the program may last up to 60 months, extendable to 84 months under special circumstances.
• Both official languages (French and English) must be considered when activities benefit members of both language communities.
• If intellectual property is generated, recipients retain copyright but may be required to grant a royalty-free license to Public Safety Canada.