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Policy Development Contribution Program
Support for Red Flag law awareness projects
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
January 9, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Red Flag Awareness Initiative 2025 supports eligible organizations delivering public safety policy development projects across Canada. It funds activities that distribute and socialize information on Red Flag laws, including how individuals apply to local court, available protections, and how the law operates.
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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
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Law and Legal Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that distribute and socialize information on Red Flag laws to individuals and/or supporting organizations.
- Information on how individuals can apply to their local court for an emergency prohibition order or emergency limitation on access order.
- Information on what protections are available when making an application.
- Information on how the Red Flag law operates to help prevent firearm-related harm.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Budget template
- Work plan template
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible organizations.
How to apply
- Register for the public information sessions.
- Access the online application form.
- Gather all necessary documents.
Processing and Agreement
- A call for proposals is a competitive process.
- Public Safety Canada can explain the material, but cannot give an unfair advantage to any organization.
- Enquiries are answered within two business days when possible.
Additional information
- The call for proposals for the 2025 initiative is now closed.
- Public Safety Canada can explain the material, but cannot give an unfair advantage to any organization.
- Enquiries are usually answered within two business days.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Policy Development Contribution Program Program
What is the Policy Development Contribution Program?
The Red Flag Awareness Initiative 2025 supports eligible organizations delivering public safety policy development projects across Canada. It funds activities that distribute and socialize information on Red Flag laws, including how individuals apply to local court, available protections, and how the law operates.
How much funding can be received?
Policy Development Contribution Program Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Policy Development Contribution Program program?
To be eligible for the Policy Development Contribution Program program, you must:
The project must help distribute and socialize information on Red Flag laws.
What expenses are eligible under Policy Development Contribution Program?
Projects that distribute and socialize information on Red Flag laws to individuals and/or supporting organizations.
Information on how individuals can apply to their local court for an emergency prohibition order or emergency limitation on access order.
Information on what protections are available when making an application.
Information on how the Red Flag law operates to help prevent firearm-related harm.
Who can I contact for more information about the Policy Development Contribution Program?
You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC) by email at ps.pdcp-pcep.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca.
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