Application form
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)
Section 1: Eligibility
To verify if you meet the minimum criteria to qualify for funding, please confirm the current circumstances regarding your organization and the proposed project site in this section.
Successful completion of this section does not guarantee your eligibility for this program. Public Safety Canada (PS) will confirm your eligibility after reviewing your full application.
Q1.0 Does your project consist of only security personnel? Please confirm whether your project focuses exclusively on security personnel, without including any other activities at this time. Please note, if you apply for extra activities along with security personnel, it may take longer to process your application.
- Yes
- No
Warning message
If you are applying for activities other than security personnel, we recommend submitting a separate application specifically for security personnel, and another for the remaining activities. This approach will enable Public Safety to prioritize your application for security personnel, as infrastructure projects typically require a longer assessment period. To ensure sufficient time for assessment, we recommend submitting your application at least 4 months in advance of when the service is required.
Q1.1 Please select all activities you wish to apply for:
To see some examples of what you can apply for under each activity, please visit the "What you can apply for" section on the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) website. Please select all activities you wish to apply for.
- Physical Security Enhancement Equipment
- Minor Renovations and Supplementary Equipment
- Planning
- Training
- Security Personnel
Q1.2 Please confirm that all the following statements apply to your organization:
An organization's primary mandate and activities constitutes the foundation of what an organization must accomplish to fulfill its vision and mission. Please note all statements must be checked. If any of the statements below do not apply to your organization, your application is ineligible.
Your organization and/or project site:
- Belongs to or serves an identifiable community at-risk of hate-motivated crime/incidents (this includes shelters serving victims of gender-based violence);
- Is currently incorporated as a not-for-profit organization or registered as a charity;
- Is currently operating in Canada, and in compliance with filing, reporting and other requirements as established by the Canada Revenue Agency and/or by Revenu Québec;
- Owns, leases or rents a permanent facility/site, or portion thereof, in Canada to fulfill its mandate to provide services, host religious, spiritual or culturally significant gatherings or support individuals experiencing gender-based violence;
- Is not a sports organization, team or recreational, athletic, hobby or games-oriented club;
- Is not a government department or agency, for-profit corporation, or crown corporation;
- Does not have a primary mandate of providing health care or housing, with the exception of shelters serving victims of gender-based violence and its transitional housing;
- Does not engage in practices and observances that are hateful, incite hatred or violence against other individuals or groups, or contravene criminal law.
Q1.3 Please confirm that your organization is:
Please note all statements must be checked. If any of the statements below do not apply to your organization, your application is ineligible.
- Authorized to conduct security activities or install security equipment and conduct minor construction at the project site;
- Willing to report on the project to the Government of Canada; and,
- Has sourced funding available to support the project that would be partially funded through the Canada Community Security Program.
Warning message
Please note all statements must be checked. If any of the statements on the previous page do not apply to your organization, your application is ineligible. If you click "Next" without changing your answers, you will be redirected to the Public Safety Canada Website and your current progress will be lost.
Q1.4 Is your project site primarily considered as a:
Please note that your application will be assessed according to the category selected.
- Place of Worship
- Community Centre
- Shelters serving victims of gender-based violence
- Offices and Administrative Space
- Cemetery
- Child Care Center
- Provincially/Territorially recognized private educational institution
Q1.5 You identified your project site as a Place of Worship; please identify the type of place of worship:
- Christian Church
- Islamic Mosque
- Jewish Synagogue
- Hindu Temple
- Sikh Gurdwara
- Buddhist Temple
- Indigenous Place of Worship / Sacred Site
- Shinto Shrine
- Other place (please specify):
Q1.6 Please attach documentation that confirms that your private educational institution is recognized at the Provincial or Territorial level in the field below. Failure to provide satisfactory evidence of provincial or territorial recognition will result in your application being deemed ineligible. Accepted Formats:.PDF,.JPG, and.PNG. Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Section 2: Organization Identification
Please provide identifying information about the organization in this subsection. Please ensure the information you provide is accurate and complete. Each Application must be tailored and specific to the project site it is for. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being deemed ineligible.Q2.0 Are you a third party applying on behalf of an eligible organization?
- Yes
- No
Q2.1 Please attach a completed Third Party Representative Authorization Form to confirm the following:
Accepted format: PDF files only.
Q2.2 Any expenses incurred prior to the signature of a Funding Agreement with Public Safety Canada (PS) are not reimbursable or eligible under the program unless the recipient receives prior written authorization from Public Safety Canada (PS). Even with written authorization from Public Safety Canada (PS), any expenses incurred prior to signing a Funding Agreement, is at the applicants own risk. Organizations must be able to pay for the full project cost up front. The program usually reimburses up to 70% of eligible project costs after the project is finished. Applying does not guarantee you will receive funding.
Will your organization be financially capable of covering 30% of the costs for your proposed project using other financial sources?
Your response will not impact your application for funding.
- Yes
- No
Q2.3 Does the organization claim federal and/or provincial tax rebates?
Yes, the organization claims federal and/or provincial tax rebates.
No, I attest that the organization does not claim federal and provincial tax rebates.
Q2.4 Please identify the percentage (%):
- Federal tax percentage rebate (%)
- Provincial tax percentage rebate (%)
Q2.5 Is the organization submitting more than one application for different project sites? Organizations can apply for more than one project site, but each application will be evaluated separately.
- Yes
- No
Warning message
Each project site requires a separate application, and the information provided must be specific to that site. Under the current application format, you cannot apply for different project sites under the same application. A project site is defined as a single building or multiple buildings located within the same property line. If you are requesting funding for both security personnel and security infrastructure, you may submit two separate applications for the same site, one for each activity. This ensures each application can be assessed individually.
Q2.6 Organization's legal name:
Please include any capital/lower case letters, periods or commas that are part of the name. This information will be used for verification purposes.
Q2.7 Organization's operating name:
Q2.8 Please identify the designated organizational contact for this application:
The designated organizational contact will be the primary point of contact between Public Safety Canada (PS) and the organization in regard to your application. This contact person will receive all updates about your application. Email is the default method of communication.
- First Name:
- Last Name:
- Position/Title:
- Daytime telephone: (e.g. 555-555-5555)
- Cell phone: (If none, please enter same number as daytime telephone)
- Email address:
- Website: (If none, please enter NA)
Q2.9 Does the designated organizational contact have signing authority on behalf of the organization?
The signing authority is an individual who is authorized to sign documents on behalf of an organization. This person holds the legal power to enter into binding agreements, contracts, and other official documents.
- Yes
- No
Q2.10 Please provide additional contact with signing authority:
- Given name:
- Surname:
- Position/Title:
- Daytime phone number: (e.g. 555-555-5555)
- Cell/other phone number: (e.g. 555-555-5555)
- E-mail address:
Q2.11 Please provide the organization's incorporation information (Corporate Registry Identification):
Please indicate under which government authority the organization is primarily incorporated. In Canada, a business can be incorporated federally or in the province or territory where it operates.
- Federal Government
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Prince Edward Island
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
Warning message
You identified your organization (including the project site) as operating in the province of Quebec. If the project is selected for funding, please note that organizations based in Quebec will need to provide their most recent audited financial statements prior to signing a Funding Agreement to ensure compliance with the requirements of the provincial Act M-30 - Respecting the Ministère du Conseil Exécutif.
Q2.12 Please provide the organization's incorporation information:
- Corporation/Business/Charity Number: (9 digits)
- GST/HST Number: (If none, please enter NA)
Q2.13 Please briefly describe the mandate of the organization: Character limit: 100-3000 characters
Section 3: Organization Demographic Information
Please provide information regarding the communities the organization serves and/or represents in this section. You must complete this section. The information is used for statistical purposes and will not affect your application. For questions about this section, please refer to the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) Application Guide or contact the Program mailbox.
Q3.0 Your community feels most vulnerable to hate crimes motivated by:
Please select all the demographics that applies to your population.
- Race, Nationality or Ethnicity
- Religion
- Sexual Orientation
- Language
- Disability
- Sex and/or Gender
- Age
- Unknown Motivation
Q3.1 What is the primary target group for this proposal? In particular, this proposal is primarily designed to provide ultimate benefits to:
Please identity up to four (4) demographical categories.
- Women (Initiatives aimed at helping women specifically and/or advancing gender equality more broadly)
- Men
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Indigenous Peoples
- Particular races(s), ethnicity(ies) or nationality(ies)
- Religious or spiritual communities
- Persons with disabilities or health considerations or their caregivers
- Children or Youth
- Students
- Seniors
- Veterans
- Newcomers or Immigrants
- Individuals of particular socio-economic status
- Individuals of particular educational level
- Individuals of particular familial characteristics (e.g. marital status, family status)
- Not applicable
Q3.1.1 Other demographics (Please explain - optional 1-2 sentences):
If none of the options above can adequately reflect the intended group of the proposal, please use this explanatory box to provide further details: Maximum limit: 100-500 characters
Q3.2 Please identify the ethnicity of the target population(s):
Please identity up to four (4) categories and select only those that apply to your project.
- Arab (e.g., Egyptian, Lebanese, Moroccan)
- Black (e.g., African, Haitian, Jamaican, Somali)
- Chinese
- Filipino
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin American
- South Asian (e.g., East Indian/Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, etc.)
- South East Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai, etc.)
- West Asian ((e.g., Iranian, Afghan, etc.)
- White (Caucasian)
- Other (Please specify):
Q3.3 Please identify the religion of the target population:
Please select one (1) of the options and select only the one that applies to your project.
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Hinduism
- Judaism
- Islam
- Sikhism
- Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality
- Other religions and spiritual traditions (please specify):
Q3.4 Please identify the most commonly used language(s) by the population serviced by your organization:
Please select only those that specifically apply to your project site:
- English
- French
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Punjabi
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Urdu
- Indigenous Languages/Dialects
- Other (Please specify):
Q3.5 Please specify the Indigenous group that this project(s) primarily designed to benefit:
Select all that apply.
- Inuit
- Métis
- First Nations
Q3.6 Does your organization (at the project site) identify itself as part of the 2SLGBTQI+ community?
- Yes
- No
Section 4: Project Site Information
Please identify the project site location in this section. The project site is the physical location where your organization intends to implement the proposed security measures.
Warning message
You previously identified your project site as a shelters serving victims of gender-based violence. Public Safety Canada takes the security and confidentiality of these sites seriously. Information entered in this section, will be handled as sensitive information and will remain confidential.
Q4.0 Please identify the following:
The project title you provide in this application will appear in your Funding Agreement (If your funding application is approved). We recommend choosing a title that is clear, short, and professional that clearly describes what your project is about (e.g: Security Personnel for October 2025 OR Cameras and Equipment Training). The dates provided in your application are collected for data purposes only and do not determine when your application will be assessed. The actual timeframe for assessment depends on the date of submission and the current volume of applications under review. As such, the proposed dates may not be met.
- Project title:
- Anticipated start date: (YYYY-MM-DD)
- Anticipated end date: (YYYY-MM-DD)
Q4.1 Please identify the project site location in this section:
The project site is the physical location where the organization intends to implement the proposed security enhancements.
- Project site name:
- Street address:
- City/Town:
- Postal code: Please use uppercase when typing the postal code (e.g. X1A 3R9)
Q4.2 Please identify the project site Province/Territory:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Q4.3 Is the mailing address the same as the project site address?
- Yes
- No
Q4.4 Please identify the mailing address:
- Street address:
- City/Town:
- Postal code: Please use uppercase when typing the postal code (e.g. X1A 3R9)
Q4.5 Please identify the mailing address Province/Territory:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Q4.6 Is the mailing address associated with the bank account where the organization expects to receive payment?
- Yes
- No
Q4.7 Please provide the mailing address your organization uses for banking purposes:
- Street address:
- City/Town:
- Postal Code: Please use uppercase when typing the postal code (e.g. X1A 3R9)
Q4.8 Please identify the mailing address Province/Territory:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Q4.9 Are there currently security personnel in place at the project site?
- Yes
- No
Q4.10 What are the hours of operation for the project site?
Q4.11 Is the project site currently under construction or major renovation?
- Yes
- No
Warning message
To receive funding for the installation of security enhancements, a permanent building or structure is required. If the building or structure is not ready, Public Safety Canada (PS) may be unable to move forward with supporting your project.
Q4.12 Is the project site occupied by other businesses or tenants besides your organization?
- Yes
- No
Q4.12.1 Please provide details regarding the other uses of the building (e.g. venue spaces, commercial shops, etc.), including whether the spaces are shared or physically segmented, frequency of use for these purposes and who accesses the spaces (e.g. public, private members, etc.).
Character limit: 100-500 characters.
Q4.13 Please provide the description of the project:
Maximum limit: 250-5000 characters.
Activities and Programs: Describe how the project activities link to the following program objectives:
When describing how your project meets the applicable objectives, please use full sentences that clearly explain your alignment with each goal. This ensures your contributions are easily understood and helps reviewers evaluate your project accurately and fairly. At least one objective must be added; otherwise, the application will be considered ineligible.
Please enter N/A if the objective does not apply to your project activities.
Q4.14 How do the proposed project activities contribute to the reduction and mitigation of harm caused by incidents of hate-motivated crime/incidents in targeted areas?
Character limit: 500 characters.
Q4.15 How do the proposed project activities help equip communities to address the risk of hate-motivated crime/incidents in their community gathering spaces?
Character limit: 500 characters.
Q4.16 How do the proposed project activities address and increase awareness of the challenges faced by communities at risk of hate motivated crime/incidents?
Character limit: 500 characters.
Q4.17 Identify the primary security concern the proposed project aims to address. Please include examples of incidents that have occurred, risk assessments or other means to illustrate the proposed project's urgency and importance. Also, explain how the project will be effective at addressing the primary security concern:
Character limit: 500 characters.
Q4.18 Do you have any physical security measures currently in place at your project site?
- Yes
- No
Q4.18.1 Please list and describe the physical security measures currently installed at your project site including the year of installation:
Character limit: 100-1000 characters.
Q4.19 Have you completed a security assessment for your project site in the last year?
- Yes
- No
Q4.19.1
Please attach a copy of your security assessment:
Accepted Formats: PDF, RTF and Microsoft Word (DOC and DOCX).
Warning message
You indicated that a security assessment has not been recently completed for your project site. Public Safety Canada recommends a security assessment be completed to help inform any security infrastructure project and ensure your project will effectively address your needs. Your local police service may be able to conduct one for free. Please note that if your project proposal involves any landscaping activities, a recent Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) security assessment will be required. Please consult the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) application guide for more information.
Section 4.1: Project Site Funding History
Please provide information on the project site's funding history as well as the organization's general funding history in this section.
Q4.1.1 Has the organization ever received funding from Federal, Provincial/Territorial or Municipal governments other than Public Safety Canada (PS)?
- Yes
- No
Q4.1.2 Please identify which government(s) have given the organization funding in the past, and specify any funding programs the organization received funding from previously:
Character limit: 100-1000 characters.
Q4.1.3 Does the organization currently owe any money to the Government of Canada?
- Yes
- No
Q4.1.4 If yes, please complete the following:
- Amount owing:
- Nature of the amount owed: (taxes, penalties, overpayments)
- Name of Government of Canada department or agency to which the amount is owed:
Q4.1.5 Briefly describe the organization's previous publicly-funded project(s):
Please describe any experience with planning, implementing, monitoring, and managing projects, no matter where the funding came from. Be sure to mention if the projects were completed within a specified timeframe and within budget.
Character limit: 250-1000 characters.
Q4.1.6 Has this project site previously received funding by the federal government Security Infrastructure Program (SIP), the Expanded Security Infrastructure Program (ESIP) or the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)?
- Yes
- No
Q4.1.7 Please identify the calendar year in which funding was provided (if known):
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
Q4.1.8 Please identify the file number associated with past Security Infrastructure Program (SIP), the Expanded Security Infrastructure Program (ESIP) or Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) funding (If known - e.g. 55555).
Q4.1.9 Is this request for funding in order to undertake new project activities, or is it a request for funding for a continuation or next phase of a previously funded project?
- New
- Existing
Q4.1.10 Has the organization applied, or does it intend on applying to another funding program to support this proposed project?
- Yes, we intend to apply
- Yes, we applied and are awaiting a decision
- Yes, we have received the funding
- No
Q4.1.11 Provide the name of the program you have applied to, or intend on applying to, for funding support for the proposed project:
Character limit: 100-1000 characters.
Q4.1.12 How much funding is your project requesting or will be expecting to receive from other government programs ($)?
Section 5: Community Risk
Please demonstrate how your community and/or project site is at risk of or has been victimized by hate-motivated incidents/crimes. You can include examples of hate-motivated incidents/crime that haven happened at the project site. This information will be used for prioritizing the application.
Q5.0 Has the organization been a direct victim of a severe hate-motivated incident/crime due to an event that took place in the last two (2) months which required the involvement of law enforcement?
- Yes
- No
Q5.1 Please specify the nature of the severe hate-motivated incident/crime at the gathering space:
To be considered severe enough to qualify, the incident must involve at least one of the following elements. Select all that apply.
- Bodily harm, injury or death at the gathering space.
- Significant threat of physical violence at the gathering space (e.g. presence of armed intruder or messaging threatening violence towards the gathering space).
- Significant property destruction at the gathering space (including arson or the desecration of religious artifacts and symbols within the building).
- Significant destruction or desecration of religious artifacts or symbols.
- Hate-motivated graffiti that includes messaging that threatens violence towards the members of the community.
Q5.2 Please confirm the following statements as they pertain to the severe hate-motivated incident/crime in question:
The event must meet all the criteria below to qualify for a prioritized assessment. Select all that apply.
- The severe incident occurred within the last two (2) months;
- The severe incident was reported to police and involved a police response;
- A police report was filed; and,
- The severe incident reasonably demonstrated links to hate crime, terrorism or extremist factions.
Q5.3 Please confirm the following as they pertain to the severe hate-motivated incident in question:
The event must meet all the criteria below to qualify for a prioritized assessment. Select all that apply.
- The incident occurred at a site (i.e. the gathering space) operated by the organization.
- The facility at the site remains intact (i.e. The building has not been destroyed beyond repair).
Q5.4 Severe hate-motivated incident/crime summary:
Provide a detailed summary of the severe hate-motivated incident in question (who was involved, what happened, where did it happen, when did it happen and how did the incident develop): Ensure there is sufficient detail to demonstrate how the incident meets the severity threshold criteria, and clearly illustrate that your project site was a victim of a severe hate-motivated incident/crime.
Character limit: 100-3000 characters.
Q5.5 Supporting Documentation: Were you able to obtain a copy of the police report for the severe hate-motivated incident/crime? Applicants must formally request a copy of the report from their local police service prior to responding to this question. Should the request for a copy be denied, please select 'No'.
- Yes
- No
Q5.6 Please provide a copy of the police report for the severe hate-motivated incident/crime: Accepted Formats: PDF, RTF, JPG, PNG and Microsoft Word (DOC and DOCX). Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Q5.7 Were you able to obtain a letter of support from your local police service?
- Yes
- No
Q5.8 Please attach a copy of the letter of support from your local police service (if applicable): Accepted Formats: PDF, RTF, JPG, PNG and Microsoft Word (DOC and DOCX). Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Q5.9 Please provide a media article regarding the Severe hate-motivated incident that took place: Accepted Formats: PDF, RTF, JPG, PNG and Microsoft Word (DOC and DOCX). Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Q5.10 If preferred, please provide links to online media articles related to the incident/crime:
Q5.11 Do you need to attach additional documents? Additional documents can include news articles, images and other information pertaining to the event.
- Yes
- No
Q5.12 Please attach any additional supporting documentation:
Accepted Formats: PDF, RTF, JPG, PNG and Microsoft Word (DOC and DOCX). Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Q5.13 Is your organization at an increased risk of a Severe hate-motivated incident/crime due to an event that took place in close proximity to your organization's site in the last two (2) months which required the involvement of law enforcement?
- Yes
- No
Q5.14 Is your project located in one of the following cities?
- Greater Toronto Area
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Ottawa
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- No, the city location of my project site is not listed above
Q5.15 Is your project site located within a five hundred meters (500M) radius from an organization site that was a victim of a severe hate motivated crime/incident in the last two (2) months?
- Yes
- No
Q5.16 Is your project site located within a one kilometer (1 KM) radius from an organization site that was a victim of a severe hate motivated crime/incident in the last two (2) months?
- Yes
- No
Q5.17 Please provide a detailed summary of how your organization is at heightened risk based on the severe hate-motivated incident that took place close to your project site:
Ensure there is sufficient detail to demonstrate how the organization is at heightened risk due to the event that took place at close proximity of the site.
Character limit: 100-3000 characters.
Q5.18 Were you able to obtain a letter of support from your local police service?
- Yes
- No
Q5.19 Please attach a copy of the letter of support from your local police service (if applicable): Accepted Formats: PDF, RTF, JPG, PNG and Microsoft Word (DOC and DOCX). Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Q5.20 Please provide a media article regarding the severe hate-motivated incident that took place in close proximity to your project site:
Accepted Formats: PDF, RTF, JPG, PNG and Microsoft Word (DOC and DOCX). Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Q5.21 If preferred, please provide links to online media articles related to the event:
Q5.22 Do you need to attach additional documents? Additional documents can include news articles, images and other information pertaining to the event.
- Yes
- No
Q5.23 Please attach any additional supporting documentation:
Accepted Formats: PDF, RTF, JPG, PNG and Microsoft Word (DOC and DOCX). Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Q5.24 Please briefly demonstrate how your organization/community is at risk of hate-motivated crimes/incidents:
Character limit: 100-3000 characters.
Q5.25 Please include supporting documentation that demonstrate how your
organization/community is at risk of hate-motivated crimes/incidents: (e.g. police reports, media reports, etc.).
Supporting documentation is mandatory
Q5.26 If preferred, please provide links to online media articles related to demonstrate how your organization/community is at risk of hate motivated crimes:
Q5.27 Please briefly describe the contents of all documents submitted in this section and how they support your application in demonstrating your organization is at risk of hate-motivated crimes/incidents. If photographs are provided, please include a brief description of what they represent:
Character limit: 100-3000 characters.
Q5.28 Do you have additional supporting documentation (if any) that demonstrates how your organization/community is at risk of hate-motivated crimes/incidents: (e.g. police reports, media reports, etc.).
- Yes
- No
Q5.29 Please include additional supporting documentation (if any) that demonstrates how your organization/community is at risk of hate-motivated crimes/incidents: (e.g. police reports, media reports, etc.).
Accepted Formats: PDF, RTF, JPG, PNG and Microsoft Word (DOC and DOCX). Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Q5.30 Please include additional supporting documentation (if any) that demonstrates how your organization/community is at risk of hate-motivated crimes/incidents: (e.g. police reports, media reports, etc.).
Accepted Formats: PDF, RTF, JPG, PNG and Microsoft Word (DOC and DOCX). Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Section 6: Work Plan and Project Financial Information
Please outline your project activities and protection measures based on your security concerns in Section 4.1. In addition, you will be asked to outline any associated costs through your Work Plan, quotes and budget. Please refer to the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) Application Guide for additional guidance.
Instructions
Work Plan
In the table below, outline your project activities and protection measures and how these will address the security concerns previously identified. We recommend that you review the contents of the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) Application Guide to complete this section correctly.
- Project Activity: Identify the main protection measures and activities in general terms. Do not include accessories or model names for equipment-related activities here. Please be advised that warranties, maintenance, and operational expenses are not eligible activities under the CCSP. For example: video surveillance, perimeter fencing, access control systems, security personnel.
- Timeline (for Infrastructure, Training, and Planning Expenses Only): Identify the start and end date for each specific activity within the project. For example: Window film installation: 1 week – October 21 – 25, 2024.
- Activity Installation Location (for Infrastructure Expenses Only): Identify the area where the protection measure will be located. For example:
- Interior: hallway, lobby, etc.
- Exterior: perimeter of the building, exterior windows main level, etc.
- For training, security personnel, or security assessment/planning activities, simply put 'X'. Please note that interior security equipment can only be installed in entryways, hallways, and gathering spaces. Locations such as bathrooms, closets, kitchens, private rooms, classrooms, and private offices are not eligible.
- Security Objective: Briefly explain how this activity is expected to reduce your risk of hate crimes and how you plan to use this new equipment or training. For example:
- Infrastructure: Cameras will provide overnight coverage to address the facility's vulnerability to property mischief and hateful graffiti.
- Training: Training will equip staff with the knowledge, skills, and situational awareness necessary to identify, de-escalate, and appropriately respond to hate-motivated incidents.
- Security Personnel: Contract security personnel during services that will have an increase of attendance from the community to safeguard the facility and the community from potential threats of hate motivated crime.
Instructions II
Additional columns to be completed for Security Personnel Only:
- Dates: Specify the dates when security personnel or paid duty officers will be on duty.
- Scheduled Times: Indicate the scheduled times for the security personnel or paid duty officers.
- Event Description: Provide a brief description of the event for which security personnel are required.
- Primary Audience: Identify the primary audience for the event.
- Number of Attendees: Estimate the number of attendees expected at the event.
- Requested Security Service: Specify the type of service (e.g., private security personnel, paid duty officer, police vehicles) and indicate the number of personnel or units needed.
Q6.0 Please note that completion of the Work Plan is mandatory. Please ensure all sections are fully completed before proceeding. An incomplete Work Plans may result in the ineligibility of your application. Please click on the "+" sign below to add more rows for Work Plans.
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Timeline |
Security Objective |
Dates Security personnel are being requested for |
Scheduled times |
Event Description |
Primary Audience |
Number of Attendees |
Requested Security Services and quantity |
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Q6.1 Does the organization have a plan to routinely maintain the physical security equipment proposed in the Work Plan? Please be advised that warranties, maintenance, and operational expenses are not eligible activities under the CCSP.
- Yes
- No
Q6.2 Does your project include any activities which require a permit or additional consultations? (e.g. minor renovations, window film, vehicle gates, fencing, electrical work).
- Yes
- No
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Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they obtain all necessary permits and conduct the necessary consultations required to realize their project and be in compliance with local, provincial and federal laws and building codes. Note that your local fire department should be consulted if the project includes window film or equipment which impacts vehicle access (e.g. vehicle gates) to prevent possible access issues during an emergency.
Project Estimate Quotes
Instructions:
Your application must include at least one quote that meets our requirements. Failure to provide a qualifying quote may result in your application being deemed ineligible.
Ensure that all elements of your proposed project are clearly reflected and itemized in the proposed quotes.
Any project activities or protection measures outlined in your Work Plan and Budget without a corresponding quote will not be considered for funding.
All elements of your proposed project must be clearly reflected in the proposed quotes and aligned with the Budget and Work Plan.
Q6A.1 Does your project involve more than one vendor to complete the project?
- Yes
- No
Q6A.2 How many quotes would you like to submit? A maximum of fifteen (15) quotes may be submitted.
Q6B.1 Please provide the information regarding Quote # 1,2,3,4…15:
- Vendor Corporate (Legal) Name:
- Vendor (Operating) Name:
- GST/HST Number: (Please enter the first 9 digits of the GST/HST number displayed on the quote from your vendor)
Q6B.2 Please select the type of quote:
- Chosen
- Comparable
Q6B.3 Please attach a quote for your project:
You must attach quotes for each element proposed in your Work Plan being implemented by an external vendor. Failure to provide a quote will result in your application being deemed ineligible. Please ensure your quote includes vendor's official letterhead, legal business name, complete business address, province/territory and GST/HST tax information. Accepted Formats: PDF, JPG and PNG. Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Q6C.1 Project Budget Please attach your completed mandatory budget template:
For further information or to download the template, please review the instructions for completing the Budget Template.
Please ensure the expense items listed in the budget template match those in your selected quotes.
You must submit a completed and detailed budget using the required template as a part of your online application
Failure to provide a budget using this template will result in an incomplete application and results in your application being deemed ineligible.
Accepted Formats: XLSX only.
Q6C.2 Security personnel (Required for private security personnel only)
Your organization must provide evidence that the security personnel company is authorized to operate under applicable provincial legislation governing private security services. This includes confirmation that the company holds a valid security business license and that any security guards employed are individually licensed, as required by the relevant provincial authority. The license number of the security company and/or the individual guards must be provided, where applicable.
Please provide the license number for the security personnel (Business and/or individual):
Q6C.3 Please attach credential documentation for security personnel license:
You must provide credentials for each vendor providing security personnel services listed in the Work Plan.
Accepted Formats: PDF, JPG and PNG. Submissions using other formats will not be considered
Federal funding Federal Funding Request
Only include the amounts calculated in the "Budget Summary" section of the mandatory budget template you uploaded in the previous section of this form.
Q6C.4 Enter total project costs information below based on your completed budget template: Make sure the amounts you enter match exactly what appears in the summary section of the budget template. Even if your application is approved, the full amount of funding requested is not guaranteed.
- Total cost of project ($):
- Federal funding requested ($):
Q6C.5 To help process your application more quickly, do you want to include additional documents as attachments?
These can provide valuable context and detail for the assessment of your application.
Examples:
- Floorplans with security infrastructure marked on it.
- Training curriculums, instructor's qualifications, and schedules.
- Security expert qualifications.
- Security personnel company license certificate.
- Specification sheets for surveillance equipment, access control, alarm systems, lights, or other proposed security infrastructure.
- Renderings or pictures of doors and fences.
- Yes
- No
Q6C.6 How many additional documents would you like to submit? A maximum of fifteen (15) documents may be submitted.
Q6D.1 Please attach your document.
Accepted Formats: PDF, Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, JPG and PNG.
Submissions using other formats will not be considered.
Section 7: Official Languages and Disclosure
Please provide any relevant information about known or potential conflict of interest related to your application in this section. You must also declare how your proposed project will respect the Official Languages Act.
Q7.0 Will the project have an impact on Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs) and does it offer an opportunity to foster the full recognition and use of English and French in Canadian Society?
- Yes
- No
Q7.1 Describe how your proposed project will meet the needs of the official language group. If this is not applicable, explain why:
Character limit: 100-1500 characters.
Q7.2 Does this project include the services of a former public servant either as an employee or as a member of the Board of Directors who left the Federal Government in the last twelve months?
- Yes
- No
Q7.3 Please provide assurance that the public servant (or former public servant) is in compliance with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, and the Conflict of Interest Act (S.C. 2006, c.9) or the Parliament of Canada Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. P-1.01):
Character limit: 100-1500 characters.
Q7.4 Does this project include the services of a lobbyist?
- Yes
- No
Q7.5 Please provide assurance that, where lobbyists are used, they are registered in accordance with the Lobbying Act (R.S.C., 1985, c.44 (4th supp.)) and that no commissions or contingency fees have or will be paid directly or indirectly to any person for negotiating or securing this request for funding:
Character limit: 100-1500 characters.
Q7.6 Does this project include a federal official participating on an advisory committee or board?
- Yes
- No
Q7.7 Please describe the role of the federal official:
Character limit: 100-1500 characters.
Section 8: Declaration and Signature
Please confirm the information in this application is accurate, that it complies with all the applicable laws and ethics codes, and that is being submitted with the organization's consent. Please note that if you do not agree to the declarations and understandings below, your application will be rejected.
Q8.0 As a representative of the organization, I declare that:
- The information in my application and all attached supplementary materials are complete and accurate;
- The application is made on behalf of the organization and named signing authority with their full knowledge and consent;
- The organization agrees to respect and comply with all relevant municipal codes, by-laws, and Provincial/Territorial laws and regulations;
- The organization agrees to respect and comply with the Lobbying Act (R.S.C., 1985, c.44 (4th supp.)), the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, the Policy on Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment, and the Conflict of Interest Act (S.C. 2006, c. 9, s. 2); and
- The organization will disclose any role of a departmental official participating in an advisory committee or board. Such involvement must not be seen as exercising control on the committee or board or on the use of the funds.
I understand that:
- Project proposals can be shared with other Federal Departments, Provincial and Territorial governments, and relevant stakeholders;
- The information provided in this application may be accessible under the Access to Information Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. A-1); If this project is approved, and funded, the organization will be required to comply with the terms and conditions set out in a Funding Agreement;
- The applicant has not paid or agreed to pay, directly or indirectly, and agrees that in shall not pay, directly or indirectly, any contingency fees for the solicitation, negotiation or acquisition of funding for the purposes of this application; and
- Should this funding request be approved, funding will be conditional upon the applicant signing a written agreement with PS.
Please note that failure to agree with the above declaration and understandings will result in your application not being considered.
Declaration:
- I acknowledge that I understand and agree with the statements above.
Q8.1 Furthermore, I understand that:
- Should this application and funding request be approved, funding will be conditional upon the applicant signing a written Funding Agreement with Public Safety Canada (PS). Any expenses incurred prior to the signature of a Funding Agreement with Public Safety Canada (PS) are not reimbursable or eligible under the program unless the recipient receives prior written authorization from Public Safety Canada (PS).
- Even with written authorization from Public Safety Canada (PS), any expenses incurred prior to signing a Funding Agreement, is at the applicants own risk.
Please note that failure to agree with the above declaration and understandings will result in your application not being considered.
Declaration:
- I acknowledge that I understand and agree with the statement above.
Section 9: Feedback
We encourage you to share your feedback below. If you do not have any feedback, feel free to leave this section blank.
Q9.0 Would you like to provide any feedback with regards to this application tool, other resources or the process? (i.e. Clarity of instructions, questions, length, technology, user-friendliness, etc.).
- Yes
- No
Q9.1 Thank you for assisting Public Safety Canada in improving its products. Please provide feedback below:
Maximum limit: 3000 characters.
Q9.2 Is there anything else you would like to share with respect to the application process? Maximum limit: 3000 characters.
Q9.3 Would you like to sign up for the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) mailing List in order to receive future information and notification regarding the Program?
- Yes
- No
- Already subscribed
Q9.4 Please provide the email address where you would like to receive notifications:
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