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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
Who can apply
Eligible beneficiaries who can demonstrate and provide evidence of a relationship to a deceased first responder.
See full eligibility
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 $
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
- Application form indicating the identity of the first responder, the identity of the applicant, and the relationship between them.
- An attestation from the first responder’s organization confirming the duties of the first responder.
- Any medical records or reports necessary to confirm the injury or illness resulted from and is attributable to employment as a first responder.
- Any medical records or reports necessary to confirm the cause of death of the first responder resulted from and is attributable to employment as a first responder.
- A certified copy of the death certificate.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible beneficiaries who can demonstrate and provide evidence of a relationship to a deceased first responder.
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.
How to apply
- Contact a trained specialist by telephone, TTY, e-mail, or mail for guidance.
- Provide the documents needed to support the application.
Processing and Agreement
- OXARO has been contracted by Public Safety Canada to administer the application process.
- Applicants can contact trained specialists Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern time by telephone, TTY, e-mail, or mail.
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
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:
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