Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program?

Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program is funded by Public Safety Canada (PSC)

Q: Who is eligible for the Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program program?

To be eligible for the Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program program, you must: • Applicant must be an eligible not-for-profit organization. • Must have experienced hate-motivated incidents at or near the project site. • Eligible for places of worship, provincially recognized educational institutions, and community centres.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program?

You can contact Public Safety Canada (PSC) by email at depotlegalnumerique-digitallegaldeposit@bac-lac.gc.ca.

Q: Where is the Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program available?

The Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program program is available across Canada.

Last Update: September 23, 2025

Canada

Supports security upgrades for at-risk community organizations

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Public Safety Canada

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Security Infrastructure Program provides up to $100,000 per project to support not-for-profit organizations at risk of hate-motivated crime in strengthening their security infrastructure. Eligible activities include security assessments, minor construction, and the installation of equipment such as alarm systems, CCTV cameras, lighting, and protective measures.

Financing terms and conditions

Funding covers up to 50% of total project costs, with a maximum of $100,000 per project.
Applicants must provide cash and/or in-kind contributions equal to at least 50% of total project costs, from non-governmental sources.
In-kind contributions, such as labour or equipment, must be detailed in the proposal and assigned fair market value.
This funding cannot be combined with any federal, provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal government support for the same project costs.

Activities funded

Enhancement of security infrastructure for places of worship, community centres, and educational institutions at risk of hate-motivated crime.
Installation of security equipment and technology to deter and respond to potential threats.
Conducting professional security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 83,000

Enhancement of community centre security with new monitored alarm

$ 98,000

Comprehensive security upgrade for Islamic school with access controls

$ 99,500

Installation of perimeter fencing and anti-graffiti measures at synagogue

$ 65,500

Adding security film, lighting, and motion sensors to a church

$ 97,000

Upgrading CCTV and alarms at a community cultural centre

$ 93,200

Security fortification for Sikh temple including gates and CCTV system

Eligibility

The applicant must be a not-for-profit organization.
The organization must have experienced hate-motivated incidents at or near the project site.
The project must involve security infrastructure improvements for places of worship, provincially recognized educational institutions, or community centres in communities at risk of hate-motivated crime.

Who is eligible?

Not-for-profit organizations associated with communities at risk of hate-motivated crime
Places of worship
Provincially recognized educational institutions
Community centres

Who is not eligible

Crown corporations
Public institutions
For-profit organizations
Individuals

Eligible expenses

Security assessments.
Minor construction costs related to security infrastructure, including contractor fees, labour, and equipment rental.
Purchase and installation of security equipment and hardware such as alarm systems, fences, gates, lighting, security film for windows, closed circuit television (CCTV) systems, exterior cameras and their relocation, anti-graffiti sealant, motion detectors, signage, and landscaping related to security.

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

How to apply

Check eligibility requirements

Review the eligibility criteria to confirm your organization qualifies
Ensure your organization is a not-for-profit and has experienced hate-motivated incidents at or near the project site
Confirm your organization is not a Crown Corporation, public institution, for-profit organization, or individual

Document project and incidents

Prepare details about required security infrastructure improvements
Identify eligible project costs, such as security assessments or installation of security equipment
Gather documentation on recent hate-motivated incidents at or near the project site

Establish funding and contributions

Calculate total project costs and confirm your organization can provide at least 50% cash and/or in-kind contributions
Detail in-kind contributions including labour, equipment, or expertise, and assign a fair market value
Confirm contributions are from non-governmental sources and are ready at the time of application

Complete the application package

Complete the grant application form with all required information
Include details of the project, eligible costs, and supporting documentation
Ensure all contributions and costs are clearly listed and justified

Submit application package

Submit the application package by the specified deadline
Ensure all required documents and confirmations are included

Wait for application results

Await confirmation of receipt from the grant administration
Wait for notification on the status of your application

Additional information

In-kind contributions such as labour, equipment, and expertise may be counted toward the organization's required funding contribution, provided they are documented with fair market value in the proposal.
All contributions covering the applicant's share of project funding must come from non-governmental sources and be confirmed at application submission.

Contacts

depotlegalnumerique-digitallegaldeposit@bac-lac.gc.ca

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Communities at Risk, Security Infrastructure 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.