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Memorial Grant Program for First Responders
Supports families of first responders who died in the line of duty
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Memorial Grant Program for First Responders provides a one-time, tax-free payment of up to $300,000 to the beneficiaries of first responders who have died as a result of performing their duties. This program recognizes the service and sacrifice of police officers, firefighters, paramedics, correctional, parole, and probation officers whose deaths are attributable to fatal injury, occupational illness, or psychological impairment incurred in the line of duty.
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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 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Police services (provincial, territorial, regional, municipal, indigenous, federal including RCMP)
- Fire services (provincial, territorial, regional, municipal, indigenous)
- Paramedic and ambulance services (provincial, territorial, regional, municipal, indigenous)
- Correctional services (federal, provincial, territorial, regional, municipal, indigenous)
- Parole and probation services (federal, provincial, territorial, regional, municipal, indigenous)
Eligible expenses
- Any expenditure determined by the eligible beneficiary(ies) to appropriately recognize the service and sacrifice of the deceased first responder, upon receipt of the Memorial Grant amount.
Eligible geographic areas
- Provinces or territories in Canada that have signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the Memorial Grant Program with the Government of Canada.
Additional information
- The program is administered by OXARO on behalf of Public Safety Canada.
- The grant is a non-economic benefit that serves to recognize service and sacrifice, not to replace income or act as life insurance.
- The maximum grant amount of $300,000 may be divided equally among multiple eligible beneficiaries.
- The program adheres to the requirements of the Official Languages Act and related federal policies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders. 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 Memorial Grant Program for First Responders?
The Memorial Grant Program for First Responders provides a one-time, tax-free payment of up to $300,000 to the beneficiaries of first responders who have died as a result of performing their duties. This program recognizes the service and sacrifice of police officers, firefighters, paramedics, correctional, parole, and probation officers whose deaths are attributable to fatal injury, occupational illness, or psychological impairment incurred in the line of duty.
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:
No specific eligibility criteria for companies or organizations; eligibility is directed to beneficiaries related to individual first responders.
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
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