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Memorial Grant Program for First Responders
Supports families of first responders who died in the line of duty
Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Memorial Grant Program for First Responders provides a one-time, tax-free maximum payment of $300,000 to eligible beneficiaries in Canada. It recognizes deaths attributable to duty, including fatal injury, occupational illness, or psychological impairment leading to suicide.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of the service and sacrifice of first responders whose death is attributable to their official duties, including deaths resulting from fatal injury, occupational illness, or psychological impairment.
Documents Needed
- Documentary evidence establishing the identity of the deceased first responder, the identity of the applicant, and the relationship between them
- A court-certified copy of the last will and testament, letters of administration or other similar documentation, as may be required if there is no eligible beneficiary
- A duly completed application form
- An attestation from an authority authorized to represent the employer organization
- Medical records or other records, a certified true copy of the death certificate, and other documents or evidence as may be required to confirm eligibility
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- The spouse or common-law partner
- Surviving child or children divided in equal amounts
- Surviving parent or parents divided in equal amounts
- Surviving sibling or siblings divided in equal amounts
- The deceased's estate
Eligible expenses
- Any expenditure that the eligible beneficiary[ies] determine will appropriately recognize the service and sacrifice of the deceased first responder
Eligible geographic areas
- A Province or Territory of Canada
How to apply
- Contact OXARO to begin the application process
Processing and Agreement
- The Memorial Grant may be payable following submission of a properly completed application and a determination that the applicant is an eligible beneficiary and the death of the first responder is attributable to, and resulting from, the performance of duties
- The absence of a signed bilateral agreement will not delay a payment to an eligible beneficiary
Additional information
- OXARO has been contracted by Public Safety Canada to administer the Memorial Grant Program application process.
- The Memorial Grant is a non-economic benefit and does not compensate beneficiaries of first responders for monetary loss (income replacement) or serve as life insurance, but rather, is in recognition of their service and sacrifice.
- The Program will comply with all applicable requirements stipulated in the Official Languages Act and related regulations, as well as federal policies in this regard, including Chapter 4-1 of the Official Languages Policy.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders Program
What is the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders?
The Memorial Grant Program for First Responders provides a one-time, tax-free maximum payment of $300,000 to eligible beneficiaries in Canada. It recognizes deaths attributable to duty, including fatal injury, occupational illness, or psychological impairment leading to suicide.
How much funding can be received?
Memorial Grant Program for First Responders Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders program?
To be eligible for the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders program, you must:
The deceased first responder must have been employed or formally engaged as a qualifying first responder.
The death must be attributable to and result from the performance of duties.
The date of death must be on or after April 1, 2018.
What expenses are eligible under Memorial Grant Program for First Responders?
Recognition of the service and sacrifice of first responders whose death is attributable to their official duties, including deaths resulting from fatal injury, occupational illness, or psychological impairment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders?
You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC) by email at inquiry@memorialgrant.ca or by phone at 1-833-469-0753.
Where is the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders available?
The Memorial Grant Program for First Responders program is available across Canada.
Is the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Memorial Grant Program for First Responders is a Grant and Funding