National Flagging System Program (NFS)

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the National Flagging System Program (NFS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

National Flagging System Program (NFS) is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the National Flagging System Program (NFS)?

National Flagging System Program (NFS) is funded by Public Safety Canada (PSC)

Q: Who is eligible for the National Flagging System Program (NFS) program?

To be eligible for the National Flagging System Program (NFS) program, you must: • Applicant must be a provincial government (territories not eligible for funding) • Must submit an application detailing activities, results, and budgets • Funding is for activities supporting identification and tracking of high-risk offenders

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the National Flagging System Program (NFS)?

You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC).

Q: Where is the National Flagging System Program (NFS) available?

The National Flagging System Program (NFS) program is available across Canada.

Last Update: September 29, 2025

Canada

Supports provincial coordination in managing and identifying high-risk offenders

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Min. $25,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Public administration

Funds Providers

Public Safety Canada

Program status

Open

Overview

The National Flagging System Program provides up to $500,000 annually in grant funding to provinces, supporting the identification, tracking, and management of high-risk, violent offenders. Eligible activities include funding for staff salaries, equipment for electronic file management, communication, and travel for training and conferences related to high-risk offenders.

Financing terms and conditions

Annual grant budget of $500,000 distributed among the provinces.
Base funding of $25,000 per year allocated to each province, with the remaining funds divided based on population.
Funding covers salaries/wages, equipment for electronic storage and file distribution, communication, and travel costs related to training and conferences.

Activities funded

Creation and management of systems to identify and track high-risk offenders across provinces.
Development and strengthening of inter-provincial networks to support information sharing on high-risk individuals.
Enhancement of processes for timely transfer of offender information between jurisdictions.
Training and capacity building for teams involved in managing high-risk offender files.
Implementation of protocols and guidelines for consistent flagging and monitoring of high-risk offenders across provinces.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 346,000

Expand interprovincial network for real-time offender information sharing

$ 210,000

Upgrade case file management system for compliance and security needs

$ 128,000

Standardize offender file transfer process with new secure protocol

$ 73,000

Establish protocols for consistent high-risk offender flagging across regions

$ 80,000

Conduct offender management training for case officers and supervisors

$ 410,500

Implement secure digital database for high-risk offender tracking

Eligibility

The applicant must be a provincial government in Canada (territories are not eligible for funding under this program).
The applicant must submit an application detailing the activities to be carried out with the grant funding, anticipated results, and budgets for each fiscal year.
The application must include a commitment to provide information supporting the program's performance measurement strategy.

Who is eligible?

Provincial governments in Canada

Who is not eligible

Companies located in the territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut), as only provinces are eligible for funding.
Federal government bodies, including the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, are not eligible for funding.

Eligible expenses

Salaries and wages for personnel supporting the National Flagging System.
Purchase of equipment for electronic storage and distribution of case files.
Communication costs related to program operations.
Travel expenses for participation in training and conferences to enhance expertise in managing high-risk offenders.

Eligible geographic areas

Provinces within Canada (excluding territories, as the territories are not eligible for funding under this grant program).

Selection criteria

Clear description of the activities to be carried out with the grant funding.
Anticipated results and outcomes from the proposed activities.
Detailed budgets by activity for each fiscal year.
Commitment to provide information supporting the Program's Performance Measurement Strategy.
Assessment of the province's capacity and commitment to deliver the Program effectively.

How to apply

Confirm program eligibility

Identify grant opportunities available through the National Flagging System Program for your province
Ensure your province is eligible for funding (territories are generally ineligible)

Prepare and assemble application

Prepare a comprehensive grant application for the relevant fiscal year
Include a detailed description of activities to be carried out with the grant funds
Outline anticipated results and provide budgets by activity for each year
Commit to providing information for the Program's Performance Measurement Strategy

Submit grant application

Submit the completed application to the administering authority at Public Safety Canada
Ensure all required documentation and signatures are included

Wait for application review

Await review of the application by Public Safety Canada
Respond to any requests for additional information if necessary

Receive funding and report results

Receive annual payment upon approval of the application
For multi-year applications, submit an annual report with breakdown of spending, achievements, and outcomes before receiving payment for subsequent years

Additional information

The National Flagging System is a unique national network with no equivalent in Canadian policing services.
The program administration ratio is approximately 8%, comparable to other Public Safety grant programs.
Improvements and feedback on program implementation are regularly discussed among participating provincial/territorial coordinators through meetings and teleconferences.
Research supporting the program's effectiveness has been published by Public Safety Canada, but no additional research is currently planned.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the National Flagging System Program (NFS) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the National Flagging System Program (NFS). 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 National Flagging System Program (NFS)?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under National Flagging System Program (NFS)?

Creation and management of systems to identify and track high-risk offenders across provinces. Development and strengthening of inter-provincial networks to support information sharing on high-risk individuals. Enhancement of processes for timely transfer of offender information between jurisdictions. Training and capacity building for teams involved in managing high-risk offender files. Implementation of protocols and guidelines for consistent flagging and monitoring of high-risk offenders across provinces.