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Policy Development Contribution Program
Funding for public safety policy projects
Last Update: May 25, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : January 9, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides contribution funding for policy development projects in priority public safety areas. It supports communication and information exchange, research and innovation, and training and skills development initiatives, with funding capped at $100,000 per recipient per fiscal year for the Red Flag Awareness Initiative 2025.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : January 9, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Communication and information exchange in criminal justice, emergency management, and national security.
- Innovation and research projects supporting public policy issues.
- Training and skills development projects.
- Projects that distribute and socialize information on Red Flag laws.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Budget template
- Work plan template
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible organizations.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed through a competitive call for proposals.
- Public Safety Canada reviews the material and may explain the requirements.
- Applicants are notified through the program process after review.
Additional information
- The call for proposals for the 2025 initiative is now closed.
- Public Safety Canada may provide explanatory support, but not an unfair advantage to any organization.
- Enquiries are answered within two business days when possible.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Policy Development Contribution Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Policy Development Contribution 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 Policy Development Contribution Program?
This program provides contribution funding for policy development projects in priority public safety areas. It supports communication and information exchange, research and innovation, and training and skills development initiatives, with funding capped at $100,000 per recipient per fiscal year for the Red Flag Awareness Initiative 2025.
Who is eligible for the Policy Development Contribution Program program?
To be eligible for the Policy Development Contribution Program program, you must:
Eligible recipient status required.
Project must support policy development.
Project must match a priority area.
What expenses are eligible under Policy Development Contribution Program?
Communication and information exchange in criminal justice, emergency management, and national security.
Innovation and research projects supporting public policy issues.
Training and skills development projects.
Projects that distribute and socialize information on Red Flag laws.
Who can I contact for more information about the Policy Development Contribution Program?
You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC).
Where is the Policy Development Contribution Program available?
The Policy Development Contribution Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Policy Development Contribution Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Policy Development Contribution Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Policy Development Contribution Program?
Policy Development Contribution Program is funded by Public Safety Canada (PSC)