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Parliamentary District Policing Program
Funds Ottawa Police Service for enhanced security in Parliamentary District
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2029
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Parliamentary District Police Services Program allocates up to 50 million dollars to the City of Ottawa to enhance security through a dedicated police detachment in the parliamentary district. The funding targets activities and expenses related to law enforcement, improving safety, and strengthening the resources of the Ottawa Police Service in this area.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2029
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Establishing a dedicated police detachment to enhance safety and security within the Parliamentary District.
- Bolstering Ottawa Police Service presence through dedicated initiatives focused on the unique security needs of the Parliamentary District.
- Implementing targeted activities and initiatives that address emerging safety and security threats specific to the Parliamentary District area.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- The City of Ottawa
Who is not eligible
- All companies, organizations, and industries other than the City of Ottawa are not eligible.
- Federal government departments and federal Crown corporations (such as the RCMP) are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, wages, overtime, and benefits directly linked to the project.
- Rent, utilities, set-up, modification, and maintenance of offices and buildings used for project purposes.
- Leased space for employees, assets, or goods specifically for project activities.
- Purchase or leasing, maintenance, and fuel costs for vehicles used in the project.
- Office equipment, program supplies, materials, and educational or outreach materials for project execution.
- Training costs, including development of training manuals and procedures.
- Professional and consulting fees directly related to project objectives, including preparation of audited financial statements.
- Computer services, library expenses, research costs, and subscription or data access fees related to project outcomes.
- Administrative expenses up to 15% of Public Safety funding, directly tied to project administration.
- Costs for purchase or upgrades of police equipment, technology, or services necessary to strengthen project capacity.
- Other extraordinary, reasonable, and justifiable policing costs, as approved by the Minister, necessary for additional public safety and security services within the scope of the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Ottawa
Additional information
- The maximum contribution available under the program is $50 million per project.
- The program is in effect from May 1, 2024, through March 31, 2029.
- Recipients must report on both financial and performance outcomes, which may include activity and data reports, as detailed in the funding agreement.
- Any intellectual property produced remains with the recipient, but usage by the Minister may require supplementary agreement clauses.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Parliamentary District Policing Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Parliamentary District Policing Program. 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 Parliamentary District Policing Program?
The Parliamentary District Police Services Program allocates up to 50 million dollars to the City of Ottawa to enhance security through a dedicated police detachment in the parliamentary district. The funding targets activities and expenses related to law enforcement, improving safety, and strengthening the resources of the Ottawa Police Service in this area.
How much funding can be received?
Parliamentary District Policing Program Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **March 31, 2029**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Parliamentary District Policing Program program?
To be eligible for the Parliamentary District Policing Program program, you must:
Only the City of Ottawa is eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Parliamentary District Policing Program?
Establishing a dedicated police detachment to enhance safety and security within the Parliamentary District.
Bolstering Ottawa Police Service presence through dedicated initiatives focused on the unique security needs of the Parliamentary District.
Implementing targeted activities and initiatives that address emerging safety and security threats specific to the Parliamentary District area.
Who can I contact for more information about the Parliamentary District Policing Program?
You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC).
Where is the Parliamentary District Policing Program available?
The Parliamentary District Policing Program program is available the province of Ontario.