What you can apply for
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)
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- Eligible project activities
- Training on responding to a hate-motivated event
- Ineligible project activities
The CCSP supports numerous types of expenditures, such as:
- Purchasing, and/or installing modest security equipment and hardware
- Completing minor renovations to the interior or perimeter of the site for the purpose of enhancing security;
- Developing security assessments, security plans, emergency contingency plans and evacuation plans through certified security professionals;
- Providing training activities on how to use security equipment as well as how to prepare for and respond to a hate-motivated incident; and,
- Providing time-limited third-party licensed security personnel.
Eligible project expenditures
Project proposals should align with the objectives of the CCSP. Proposed equipment will be assessed based on reasonability, type and proposed location, the security purpose, whether it is of fair market value, and meets the program's objectives to deter hate-motivated crimes.
Placement of security measures should focus on the perimeter of the site, entrances and exits, hallways and main gathering spaces. Audio and visual equipment (e.g., surveillance cameras) are not supported in spaces that raise privacy concerns (e.g., bathrooms, classrooms, offices, kitchens, small rooms, or residential areas of the site).
The CCSP distinguishes expenses under seven (7) expense categories.
Public Safety Canada reserves the right to assess and determine the eligibility of all expenses and project activities proposed by the applicant and may either decline funding or provide support up to a specified percentage if the cost exceeds what is deemed reasonable and necessary. We may request additional comparable quotes or price certifications, and/or floorplans if deemed necessary.
The program will not cover expenses related to regular building maintenance or upkeep costs.
Expense Category |
Eligible Activities/Expenses |
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Physical Security Enhancement Equipment |
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Minor Renovations and Supplementary Equipment |
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Planning |
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Training |
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Security Personnel |
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Mixed-Use Items
Mixed-use items are items that have been identified as having the capability of being used beyond security purposes. Like all expenses, mixed-use items must reasonably support the program's objectives and be used for the purposes of enhancing security infrastructure to be considered eligible. Expenses classified as mixed-use items carry additional reimbursement limitations as specified in the following table.
Please note that the mixed-use items list may be amended at any time.
Expense Type |
Federal Contribution |
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Televisions |
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Computer Monitors |
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Desktop Computer |
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Workstation |
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Training on responding to a hate-motivated event
The program supports training on how to respond to hate-motivated incidents. The training proposed must be relevant and align with the program's objectives. The provider of the training must be qualified.
Training is only supported for staff and volunteers of the organization and only as a limited series of training sessions (e.g., a 2 to 3 day workshop). Please also note that security guard training is not eligible.
Types of trainings supported by this program include, but are not limited to:
- Standard First Aid training courses;
- Armed intruder event trainings;
- Self-defence trainings (without weapons only);
- Mental health awareness and de-escalation courses;
- Victim and post-traumatic event seminars/information workshops;
- Conflict avoidance and violence prevention courses;
- Cyber security awareness trainings to help staff and volunteers instill positive everyday habits to avoid cyber incidents and strengthen the overall cyber security posture; and,
- Hate crime awareness seminars/information workshops.
Public Safety Canada requires the following additional information if selected for funding.
- Detailed curriculum and course description;
- Training timeline/schedule;
- Instructor qualifications; and,
- Any additional information, if requested.
Ineligible project expenditures
Although the program supports a variety of expenses, there are expenses the program does not support. Expenses outlined below are examples of ineligible expenses and are not meant as a definitive list. Public Safety Canada will assess the eligibility of all expenses and project activities in accordance with the program's objectives.
Expense Type |
Ineligible Activities/Expenses (Examples) |
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Capital Costs |
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Costs Outside the Funding Agreement |
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Ongoing expenditures |
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Other Costs |
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