Joint Emergency Preparedness Program
The Government of Canada established the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) to enhance the national capacity to respond to all types of emergencies. Public Safety Canada (PS) administers JEPP:
Overview
The Government of Canada, in consultation and co-operation with provincial and territorial governments, contributes to emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure protection projects and initiatives. Whether it is through training, the purchase of emergency response equipment or for emergency planning and exercises, this shared investment is aimed at reducing injuries and loss of human life, property damage, and assuring the continuation of our critical services in an emergency.
Funding
Since the inception of JEPP in 1980, the Government of Canada has committed over $158 million to the provinces and territories. Currently, approximately $8.4 million is made available annually for emergency preparedness, Urban Search and Rescue and critical infrastructure protection initiatives from coast to coast.
JEPP projects are proposed annually by the provincial and territorial governments and selected for funding based on national and regional priorities. Projects are cost shared and the Government of Canada's contribution depends on the nature of the project, other projects under consideration, and the amount of funds available. The maximum federal contribution is 75%.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Government of Canada funding, each project shall:
- have a clear objective aimed at enhancing national civil preparedness for emergencies or critical infrastructure protection;
- be based on an agreed, identifiable beginning and end with measurable project points as appropriate;
- include a statement on how the federal financial contribution to the project will be recognized;
- include a provincial or territorial financial commitment to the project;
- build on existing emergency preparedness arrangements.
The Government of Canada's contribution becomes payable only after the project has been completed and the invoices for costs incurred have been paid and submitted for reimbursement by the provincial and territorial governments.
JEPP funds may not be used to finance events or equipment purchases of departments or agencies for activities considered to be part of their normal responsibilities. Other federal departments are frequently consulted when JEPP projects relate to the interests of those departments.
Regional Offices will disseminate any changes to the national priorities through the JEPP Annual Update Instructions (AUIs).
For a more detailed description of the program and how to apply for funding, see the JEPP manual.
