How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 95% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund?

Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund is funded by Public Safety Canada (PSC), Government of Canada

What are Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund's eligibility criterias?

Eligible recipients include not-for-profit Canadian organizations. Canadian Associations from the volunteer community are eligible. Governments, including Provincial, Territorial, Municipal/Regional, or Indigenous, are eligible. Canadian universities and educational institutions can apply. Indigenous organizations are eligible to apply. For-profit Canadian organizations may apply, provided the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial.

Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

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Canada

Funding for search and rescue initiatives

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Public Safety Canada (PSC)
Government of Canada

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Search and rescue organizations can apply for funding for projects that improve search and rescue response or prevention and align with national priorities, such as training programs, equipment purchases, R&D projects, prevention or awareness campaigns, o

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This grant focuses on enhancing the efficacy of Canada’s search and rescue system through strategic financial support. However, specific financing modalities have not been explicitly detailed in the provided context.

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The Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund supports projects that enhance Canada's search and rescue system. Eligible activities are those that align with the annual priority initiatives identified in the Call for Proposals.

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$ 90,000

Conduct a research study on improving SAR tactics for avalanche-prone regions

$ 70,000

Launch an indigenous SAR training initiative to enhance local response capabilities

$ 58,000

Create a public awareness campaign to prevent common boating accidents

$ 140,000

Develop a new search and rescue drone technology for wilderness areas

$ 170,000

Acquire state-of-the-art water rescue equipment for operations

$ 75,000

Implement a community-based SAR training program to increase volunteer readiness

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by the organization type and the non-commercial nature of the proposed activities.

Not-for-profit Canadian organizations are eligible to apply.
Canadian Associations from the volunteer community are eligible.
Governments including Provincial/Territorial, Municipal/Regional, or Indigenous are eligible.
Canadian universities and educational institutions can apply.
Indigenous organizations are eligible to apply.
For-profit Canadian organizations are eligible, provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial.

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The program invites applications from a variety of organizations with a focus on improving Canada's search and rescue system. These include not-for-profit organizations, volunteer associations, government entities, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations with non-commercial activities.

Not-for-profit Canadian organizations.
Canadian associations from the volunteer community.
Provincial, territorial, municipal, regional, or indigenous governments.
Canadian universities and educational institutions.
Indigenous organizations.
For-profit Canadian organizations with non-commercial project intentions.

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Some types of for-profit companies are eligible for the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund grant if their activities are non-commercial. Companies engaged in commercial activities may not be eligible for this grant.

Companies engaged in commercial activities

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This fund supports initiatives that enhance and improve Canada's search and rescue system through various strategic priorities. The eligible projects focus on areas such as innovation, community engagement, and system improvements.

Development of new technologies or systems that enhance search and rescue capabilities.
Improvements in training and professional development for search and rescue teams.
Community outreach and education programs to increase awareness of search and rescue operations.
Collaborative projects between organizations to improve coordination and effectiveness of rescue operations.
Research initiatives that identify new methods or strategies for search and rescue missions.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

Alignment with the objectives and priorities of the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund.
Demonstrated need and potential impact of the project on improving Canada's search and rescue system.
Clarity and feasibility of the workplan, budget, and proposed activities.
Evidence of collaboration and support from relevant partners.
Ability of the applicant to successfully carry out the project.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with relevant SAR NIF organizations to align their proposals with program and partner priorities.
Virtual information sessions are available to provide further guidance on the application process.
An addendum to the application guide includes important details on equipment limitations, drone usage context, and budget considerations for travel and salaries.