Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)

Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) is sponsored by Public Safety Canada. Provides time-limited funding and support for communities at risk of hate-motivated incidents to enhance security measures at their gathering spaces.

About the program - Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) Skip to "About this site" Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) The CCSP continuous intake for applications is open. There is no deadline to apply and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the yearly funding has been allocated. Online information sessions will be offered for interested applicants in both official languages.

To stay informed about the program consider subscribing to our mailing list . The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the safety and security of Canadians. Public Safety Canada (PS) is working to build a safe and resilient Canada and has a renewed commitment to this goal through the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP).

The CCSP provides time-limited funding and support for communities at risk of hate-motivated incidents and hate-motivated crimes to enhance physical security at their gathering space(s). Unless otherwise approved by PS, approved project proposals are eligible for funding up to a maximum of 70% of total eligible project costs, with a maximum Public Safety Canada contribution of $5 million per project.

Any work or purchases conducted prior to the signature of a funding agreement with Public Safety Canada are not reimbursable or eligible under the program, unless the recipient receives written authorization from Public Safety Canada. CCSP infosheets available The program has bilingual infosheets available to download for community partners to share with interested organizations. The CCSP has three (3) objectives.

All applications must demonstrate how the proposed project meets at least one (1) of the following objectives: A reduction and mitigation of the harm caused by incidents of hate-motivated crime in targeted areas; Target communities are equipped to address the risk of hate-motivated crime at their community gathering spaces; and, An increased awareness of the particular challenges faced by communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes.

Applicants at risk of hate-motivated crimes can submit a project proposal to enhance the safety and security of their facilities (i.e., the project site) by submitting an application to the program. Unless otherwise approved by PS, the CCSP will fund up to 70% of the eligible costs. The remaining 30% of the project's cost are covered by the recipient.

Recipients are now able to use other government funding sources to support their project as long as the total government funding does not exceed 100% for the same eligible expense. Organizations are required to disclose all confirmed and potential sources of funding for a proposed project before the start and at the end of a project. Funding is transferred to the recipient through either a grant or a contribution.

Public Safety Canada will determine the appropriate funding mechanism. If your project is funded via contributions, this means that funding is generally provided as a reimbursement upon project completion if the payment requirements are met. Grants, which do not operate as reimbursements, may be considered in specific circumstances.

Public Safety will determine the appropriate timing for grant disbursements and notify the applicant. The program is delivered through a multi-phase process, and each project proposal will follow this path. Please allow a minimum of six (6) months between submitting your application and the start of your project.

While we strive to finalize projects as quickly as possible, timelines may vary depending on the complexity of the project and the volume of applications. If you are planning to apply for security personnel to support annual activities during periods of heightened risk, we recommend submitting a dedicated application exclusively for security personnel.

Please ensure your application is submitted no later than four (4) months before the anticipated event. To avoid delays and minimize the time required to realize your project, please ensure that you follow all instructions and guidance provided. Please note that the CCSP is currently experiencing a high volume of applications which may impact processing timelines.

A designated regional program officer will contact you once the assessment of your application is completed or if additional information is needed for the completion of the assessment. Phases of the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) project proposal (Timelines for each phase are estimates and are provided for information purposes only) Applicants seek funding as needed by completing and submitting an application.

Public Safety Canada assesses applications to determine the eligibility of both the organization and the proposed project activities. During this process, additional information may be requested from the applicant to ensure a comprehensive evaluation. Higher volumes of applications and the need for additional communication with the applicants may extend the assessment timeframe.

Project Proposal Finalization Once an application is deemed eligible, a designated program officer will collaborate with the applicant to collect all necessary information and finalize the funding agreement. Being eligible does not guarantee funding until an agreement is fully signed. Selected CCSP projects are sent for final review.

Once approved, an agreement is signed by all parties. Recipients are permitted to begin their project activities. The projects must be completed within the period outlined in their respective agreements.

Recipients submit payment deliverables to Public Safety Canada for processing and payment.