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Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative
Supports marine safety equipment and training
Offered by
Government of Canada
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 220,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports marine safety for eligible Indigenous communities. It funds safety equipment and training for boats and vessels, with up to CAD 220,000 per community and additional support when needs are demonstrated.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $220,000
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- British Columbia
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible Indigenous communities in British Columbia.
Who is not eligible
- Communities that are not included among the eligible Indigenous communities.
Eligible expenses
- Marine safety equipment for boats and vessels.
- Safety training and related equipment for community members.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia.
- Communities along the Trans Mountain marine shipping route.
Activities funded
- Purchasing marine safety equipment for community boats and vessels.
- Providing marine safety equipment and training to community members.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm eligibility
- Verify that the community is included among the eligible Indigenous communities.
- Step 2: Contact the program
- Communicate with the Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative team for more information.
- Step 3: Submit the request
- Send the application to the program team for review.
Selection criteria
- Eligibility as an Indigenous community under the program.
- Demonstrated need for additional funds.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Transport Canada after submission.
- Funding decisions are made based on program eligibility and demonstrated needs.
- Approved communities receive funding support under the initiative.
Additional information
- Up to CAD 220,000 per eligible community.
- Additional funds may be provided when needs are demonstrated.
- The initiative runs over five years.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative Program
What is the Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative?
This program supports marine safety for eligible Indigenous communities. It funds safety equipment and training for boats and vessels, with up to CAD 220,000 per community and additional support when needs are demonstrated.
How much funding can be received?
Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative Funds up to $220,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative program, you must:
Eligible Indigenous community.
Located along the Trans Mountain marine route.
What expenses are eligible under Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative?
Marine safety equipment for boats and vessels.
Safety training and related equipment for community members.
Who can I contact for more information about the Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at MSETProgram-ProgrammeFESM@tc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-993-0055.
Where is the Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative available?
The Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative is a Grant and Funding