Application guide
Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)

The purpose of this guide is to assist interested organizations in completing funding applications under the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP). This guide also provides a walkthrough of each section of the application form.

How the Canada Community Security Program is delivered

The Canada Community Security Program is a transfer payment program. Funding is transferred to the recipient through either a grant or a contribution. Public Safety will determine the appropriate funding mechanism.

Grants

Grants are payments made to an organization which are subject to pre-established eligibility and other entitlement criteria. In most cases, a grant is not subject to being accounted for by a recipient nor subject to audit by the department; however, there can be exceptions depending on program requirements. As a recipient, you may be required to report on results achieved.

Contributions

Contributions are similar to grants; however, an organization is reimbursed for specific costs if it meets eligibility criteria, complies with reporting requirements and any other specific conditions. As a recipient, you must account for the funds you receive. A department can examine how the funds have been used throughout the duration of a project and you may be subject to an audit.

Minimum program eligibility requirements

This program is intended for communities at risk of experiencing hate-motivated incidents or hate-motivated crimes that belong to an eligible recipient class as defined in the Canada Community Security Program website.

What is the difference between a hate-crime or incident and a crime of opportunity

For the purposes of this program, a hate-motivated crime is an unlawful activity committed to cause damage, harm, fear, intimidation, or threaten the security and property, of an identifiable individual/group, where motivation for the crime is based solely, or in part, on race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, language, gender, gender identity or physical or mental disability.

Hate-motivated incidents are activities with the same harmful intent, but which do not meet the threshold of a criminal offence.

Gender-based violence is a form of hate-motivated incident/crime, as motivation for the violence and abuse may be based solely on the victim's gender.

For example: A person vandalizes a place of worship with hateful symbols or slurs aimed at the faith practiced by the congregation.

A crime of opportunity occurs when a person takes advantage of a situation where a crime can be easily committed, typically with little or no planning. The motive is usually for personal gain or convenience, rather than prejudice or bias against the victim.

For example: A person sees a building with valuables inside and decides to break in to steal them simply because the opportunity presented itself.

While it can be challenging to legally prove hate-motivated crimes/incidents, Public Safety Canada focuses on determining whether there is reasonable indication that an incident was driven by hate or bias. This includes looking for evidence of motivation based on race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. Incidents related to homelessness, substances addiction, or general insecurity due to high crime rates in the area are typically not considered hate crimes in this program as they do not show clear evidence of bias against a specific group.

How to use this guide

The CCSP Application Guide has been designed to be read in chronological order, as you work through your project proposal and complete your online application. You may use the table of contents at the beginning of this guide to quickly reference a particular section as needed.

Carefully review the information in this application guide, noting the requirements and supporting documentation needed.

Completing your application

This section will walk you through each section of the application form. The application is comprised of nine (9) sections, and will take approximately 60 minutes to complete if all the information required is available and your mandatory documentation is ready to be attached. The application can be completed in multiple sessions. The software will autosave your responses as long as you use the same webpage (link), the same internet browser, and the same device (i.e., desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile phone). Please bookmark the link or keep your browser window open. Closing your browser without bookmarking may result in loss of progress and inability to access your application again. Fill out all sections and ensure that all mandatory and supplemental documentation have been uploaded prior to submitting your application. If your application is incomplete, it will not be considered for funding. You will have the opportunity to review and correct your answers as needed at the end, and before submitting the application.

Navigating your application form

Instructions on how to navigate the application form are available at the beginning of the application. Please read them carefully. You must use the navigation buttons at the bottom of each page.

Open-ended questions

A character limit is set for each open-ended question found within the application form. You are not obligated to reach this limit to complete the question. Provide as much information as necessary to answer the question. We encourage you to be as concise as possible with your responses. Responses provided in bullet form are accepted.

Technical difficulties

If you experience any unforeseen technical issues as you complete your application, please contact us at ccsp-pscc@ps-sp.gc.ca.

Walking through the application form

This walkthrough is for the application form version associated with the standard Canada Community Security Program. If you are applying for security personnel only, not all questions/sections may appear in the application.

Please submit only one (1) application per project site. If you are applying for more than one (1) project site, each project site requires a separate application. The information in each application must be unique to its respective project site.

If applying on behalf of an organization, ensure you are inputting the organization information of the intended recipient. Failure to do so will result in the application being deemed ineligible. An organization or individual may apply on behalf of another organization only if authorized to do so.

Section 1 of 9: Eligibility

In this section, you are required to provide information about the activities you would like to apply for, and your organization's information to determine eligibility for the Canada Community Security Program. Depending on the activities that you choose and the type of recipient your organization identifies as, the application will automatically display the pertinent questions.

• Determine whether your project includes only security personnel: At the beginning of this section, you will be asked whether your project consists exclusively of security personnel. If you are applying for security personnel in addition to other activities, Public Safety Canada recommends submitting separate applications, where possible, as requests for security personnel may be prioritized and assessed more quickly than infrastructure-related projects.
• Review the Eligibility and Funding Guide: Before selecting project activities, consult the Eligibility and Funding Guide for detailed information on eligible and ineligible activities, services, security measures, and applicable funding limits.
• Select all applicable activities: Check the boxes next to the activities that your project involves.
• Acknowledge restrictions related to biometric and analytic technologies: Applicants requesting funding for video surveillance systems or other equipment that may include biometric identification or identity-matching analytic functionalities will be required to acknowledge that these functionalities, including facial recognition and licence plate recognition, are not eligible for funding under the program. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that any such functionalities associated with funded equipment are not enabled or used and that all measures comply with applicable privacy legislation.
• Confirm all statements: Ensure that all statements in this section apply to your organization. If any do not, your application is ineligible. Should you have any questions or concerns for this section in particular, please do not hesitate to contact us.
• Choose the appropriate recipient type: Select the category that best describes your project site. Hover over the titles to see the definitions of each type.
• Provide additional site-specific information: Depending on the project site category selected, you may be asked to provide additional information. For example, applicants identifying their project site as a place of worship will be asked to identify the type of place of worship, while applicants selecting camps will be asked to identify the type of camp.
• Provide required documentation: You must attach a copy of the document that confirms your organization is recognized by the province or territory in which you operate. The documentation must be valid at the time of application and for the upcoming academic year. Ensure the document is in one of the accepted formats (.PDF,.JPG, or.PNG)

Section 2 of 9: Organization identification

In this section, you are asked to provide information about your organization. Please ensure the information in this section is accurate and complete. This information is requested to identify you as the applicant.

• Answer yes or no: Indicate whether a third party is applying on behalf of another organization.
• Complete the form: Attach a completed Third-Party Representative Authorization Form if a third party is applying on behalf of the organization. If the recipient does not submit the signed and completed form, the application will be deemed ineligible.
• Answer yes or no: Indicate whether your organization can cover 30% of the project costs using financial sources, either your own or from another funder. Additional verifications may be conducted if the project is selected for funding. If your organization is unable to cover the 30% cost-share from other financial sources, your application may be deemed ineligible.
• Select one option: Choose whether your organization claims federal or provincial tax rebates. If yes, please provide the GST and or HST rebate percentages.
• Specify if you are submitting more than one application for different project sites: Organizations may submit applications for multiple project sites; however, each application must be specific to a single site and will be assessed independently. A project site is defined as a single building or a group of buildings located on the same property. Different project sites cannot be included in the same application.
• Provide information about the organization: Fill in the required information about your organization's legal and operating names, designated contact person, incorporation information, and signing authority.
  • Your organization's legal name is the name registered with the appropriate federal, provincial, or territorial authority. This name must be used in all contracts and invoices and can be alphanumerical, e.g., "12345678 Canada Inc."
  • Your organization's operating name is the name your organization uses for day-to-day activities or public-facing purposes. This information is only required if it differs from the legal name. For example, Canada 12345678 Inc. could be known as "Learning Faith Canada".
  • Your business number (BN) is a unique number issued by a government entity at the time of incorporation. This number is the standard identifier for businesses which is unique to a business or legal entity. If your organization is registered federally, the number is issued by CRA. If not, the business number is provided by the province or territory where the incorporation was registered.
  • Your GST/HST number is a 9-digit number issued to you by the CRA for tax purposes, which allows you to collect GST on behalf of the Government of Canada. If incorporated federally, your organization's GST number is identical to your business number. If your organization does not have a GST/HST number, enter "NA".
  • You are asked to provide the contact information for the individuals who will liaise with Public Safety Canada for the duration of the process. Only the Designated Organizational Contact will receive communications regarding the application. Should this contact change once your application has been submitted, please contact us as soon as possible. Please be sure the individual designated as the Designated Organizational Contact check their junk/spam folders regularly so communications are not missed. If Public Safety does not receive responses within stated timelines your application may be declined.
  • You are asked if your designated organizational contact has Signing Authority on behalf of the organization. If no, please complete the information for the signing authority in your organization. The signing authority is an individual who is authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of an organization. This person holds the legal power to enter into binding agreements, contracts, and other official documents and it may differ from your organizational contact.

For organizations operating in Quebec

Organizations operating in Quebec should be aware that, if selected for funding, they may be required to provide their most recent audited financial statements before a funding agreement can be finalized. This information may be required to assess compliance with the requirements of the Act Respecting the Ministère du Conseil exécutif (M-30).

Section 3 of 9: Demographic information

In this section, you are asked to provide information regarding the communities your organization serves and/or represents. Information provided in this section is for statistical purposes only and will not impact your application. Completion of this section is mandatory.

Please ensure your responses are based on the facility at the project site and the community that uses the facility. Please respond to the questions as accurately as possible.

Section 4 of 9: Project site information

In this section, you are asked to provide more information about your project site and historical information of previous agreements with the federal government. The project site is the physical location where your organization intends to enhance the security measures.

For shelters serving victims of gender-based violence: Information provided about the project site will be treated as sensitive information and handled confidentially by Public Safety Canada.

• Project Title: Enter a clear and descriptive title for your project. If approved, this title will appear in your Funding Agreement. Examples include Security Personnel for Religious Holidays 2026 or Video Surveillance and Access Control Upgrades.
• Project Timeline: Provide your anticipated project start and end dates. These dates are collected for planning and reporting purposes only and do not determine when your application will be assessed. Processing times vary depending on application volumes and project complexity.
• Project Site Location: Provide the physical address of the project site where the proposed security measures will be implemented.
• Mailing Address: Indicate if the mailing address is the same as the project site address, if not, provide the mailing address information for your organization.
• Banking Address: Indicate whether the mailing address is associated with the bank account where the organization expects to receive payment. If not, provide the mailing address used for banking purposes.
• Security Personnel: Indicate whether security personnel are currently present at the project site.
• Hours of Operation: Provide the normal operating hours of the project site.
• Construction or Renovation: Specify if the project site is currently under construction or major renovation. Please note a permanent building or structure is required to receive funding for the implementation of security enhancements. If construction is not at a point where security enhancements can be firmly scheduled within the project timeline upon application and prior to the approval phase, Public Safety Canada may be unable to support your project. Projects involving new developments that are not yet operational are generally not eligible, as applicants must demonstrate that the project site currently functions as, and meets the eligibility requirements of, the selected site category.
• Other Tenants: Indicate if there are other businesses or tenants occupying the project site. If so, describe the other uses of the space, whether areas are shared or physically separated, how often they are used, and who has access to them.
• Link to Program Objectives: Explain how your project activities align with any of the program's objectives below. Please note that each project activity has to meet at least one of the objectives. If it does not, we may be unable to support your project.
  • 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 crime.

  If an objective does not apply to your project, indicate this by entering "N/A".

• Description of the Project: Please provide a brief summary of what your project entails.
• Primary Security Concern: Identify the main security issue your project aims to address, providing examples and evidence of its importance.
• Existing Measures: Indicate if there are any physical security measures in place at the project site. If yes, list and describe them.
• Security Assessment: Specify if a security assessment has been completed within the last year. If yes, please ensure to upload a copy. This will help Public Safety Canada assess your project proposal with better understanding of the site needs.
• CPTED Assessment: If your project involves landscaping activities, a recent Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment is required to be included in the application.

Project site funding history

In this subsection, you will be asked to provide information about previous funding received by the organization and project site.

• Previous Funding History: Indicate whether the organization has previously received funding from federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal governments. If yes, identify the funding source(s) and program name(s).
• Amounts Owing to the Government of Canada: Indicate whether the organization currently owes money to the Government of Canada. If yes, provide details regarding the amount, nature of the debt, and the department or agency involved.
• Previous Project Experience: Describe your organization's experience managing publicly funded projects. Include examples of project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and successful completion within approved timelines and budgets.
• Previous SIP, ESIP, or CCSP Funding: Indicate whether the project site has previously received funding through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP), Enhanced Security Infrastructure Program (ESIP), or the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP). If known, provide the year funding was received and the associated file number.
• New or Existing Project: Indicate whether this is a new project or a continuation of a previously funded project.
• Other Funding Programs: Indicate if you have applied or intend to apply for funding from other programs to support this project and provide the funding amount.

Section 5 of 9: Community risk

This section assesses your organization's risk of hate-motivated incidents/crimes. The information provided in this section helps Public Safety Canada assess project need and determine whether an application may qualify for prioritized assessment.

Questions focus on whether your organization has:

• Directly experienced a severe hate-motivated incident/crime.
• Is located in proximity of an organization that experienced a severe hate-motivated incident/crime and is at risk of experiencing a similar event.
• Faces identifiable and documentable risks associated with hate-motivated incidents or crimes affecting the community it serves.

Please provide supporting documentation to substantiate your organization's risk level.

If your site has not experienced a direct incident and is not located in close proximity to where an incident occurred, you may still demonstrate risk by identifying credible, site-specific risk conditions. Please note that supporting documentation is a mandatory requirement, even where the risk to the organization may be generally understood.

Identifiable or credible risk conditions are those that are specific, documentable, and site or community relevant. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Credible threats or risk information identified by law enforcement or security authorities pertaining to the community or the vicinity of the organization;
• Documented intelligence, advisories, or guidance indicating an elevated risk to the site or community;
• Documented trends, statistics, or analysis demonstrating an increased risk of hate-motivated incidents affecting the community, where such information can reasonably be linked to the organization or site (e.g., police statistics, government reports, or reputable research);
• Recent media reporting or public records describing incidents or threats affecting similar organizations or the same community, where relevance to the site or community can be clearly established.

What is considered a severe hate-motivated incident or crime

For the purposes of prioritized assessment, a severe hate-motivated incident or crime generally involves one or more of the following:

• Bodily harm, injury, or death occurring at the gathering space;
• A significant threat of physical violence directed at the gathering space;
• Significant property damage, including arson;
• Significant destruction or desecration of religious artifacts or symbols;
• Hate-motivated graffiti containing threats of violence toward members of the community.

The incident must also meet all applicable program criteria relating to timing, police involvement, reporting requirements, and connection to hate-motivated crime, terrorism, or extremist activity.

Completing this section

• Answer Yes or No: Indicate whether your organization has directly experienced a severe hate-motivated incident/crime in the past two months.
• Answer Yes or No: Indicate whether your organization is at increased risk due to a severe hate-motivated incident/crime that occurred nearby in the past two months.
• Identify location: Specify if your project is located in one of the listed cities or within a 500m/1km radius of a site that experienced a severe hate-motivated incident/crime.
• Nature of Incident: Select all applicable elements that describe the severity of the incident.
• Confirm Statements: Ensure that the incident meets all the specified criteria to be considered severe.
• Provide Details: Offer a detailed summary of the incident, including who was involved, what happened, where and when it occurred, and how it developed.
• Police Report: Indicate if you obtained a copy of the police report for the incident. If yes, attach a copy.
• Letter of Support: Indicate if you obtained a letter of support from your local police service. If yes, attach a copy.
• Media Article: Provide a document or link to a media article about the incident. If your organization did not experience a direct severe hate-motivated incident/crime, please provide documents or photographs, including a description of how they demonstrate your organization is at risk of hate-motivated incidents/crimes.
• Additional Supporting Documentation: Attach any other documents that may be relevant to your demonstration of need.
• Describe Supporting Documentation: You will be asked to explain the contents of the documentation submitted and how it supports your organization's demonstration of risk. If photographs are provided, include a description of what they depict and their relevance to the application.

Section 6 of 9: Work plan and project financial information

This section requires you to provide a minimum of one (1) quote with a cost estimate of your proposed project activities and/or each protection measure to be installed.

Work plan

Your Work Plan is used to describe the activities, services, and security measures proposed under your project and explain how they address the risks and vulnerabilities identified elsewhere in your application.

Each row in the Work Plan should represent a single project component. For example, surveillance cameras, fencing, security personnel, training, or a security assessment would each be entered separately.

Provide concise and specific information. In most cases, 1–3 sentences per field is sufficient.

Completing the work plan

For each project component, you will be asked to provide:

• Project Type: Indicate whether the activity is a:
  • New installation;
  • Replacement of existing equipment;
  • Upgrade to existing equipment; or
  • Expansion of security measures into new areas.
• Justification for Upgrade or Expansion: If you select Upgrade or Expansion, briefly explain why additional or improved security measures are required and how they address an identified risk or vulnerability.
• Activity Type: Select the applicable activity category:
  • Physical Security Enhancement Equipment;
  • Minor Renovations and Supplementary Equipment;
  • Planning;
  • Training; or
  • Security Personnel.
• Sub-Type: Select the specific item or activity being requested.
• Other (Specify): If an appropriate subtype is unavailable, clearly describe the proposed activity, service, or security measure.
• Location of Equipment or Personnel: Identify where the measure will be implemented or where security personnel will be positioned. Be as specific as possible.
• Estimated Completion Time: Provide the estimated amount of time required to complete the activity, including planning, procurement, installation, and implementation where applicable.
• Threat Description: Briefly describe the threat, vulnerability, or security concern the activity is intended to address.
• Justification Summary: Explain how the proposed activity, service, or security measure will help reduce or mitigate the identified risk.

Additional information required for security personnel

If applying for security personnel, additional information must be provided for each event or activity requiring coverage:

• Dates: Specify the exact date or dates when security services are required. Ensure the dates correspond to the event or activity requiring coverage.
• Scheduled Times: Indicate the hours during which services are required. Include setup and teardown periods where applicable.
• Event Description: Provide a brief description of the event, gathering, religious service, program, or activity requiring security coverage. Explain the purpose of the event and any relevant circumstances that contribute to the need for security personnel.
• Primary Audience: Indicate whether the event is open to the general public or restricted to invited participants. If applicable, briefly describe the audience attending.
• Number of Attendees: Estimate the number of individuals expected to attend. Provide the most accurate estimate available.
• Quantity Requested: Indicate the number of security guards and/or paid-duty police officers being requested.
• Location of Personnel: Clearly identify where security personnel will be positioned on-site, such as entrances, exits, parking areas, gathering spaces, or other areas of concern.

Security personnel work plan tips

When requesting security personnel, ensure that the information provided demonstrates a clear connection between:

• the event or activity being protected;
• the identified security concern;
• the expected attendance; and
• the number of personnel requested.

Applications should provide enough detail for Public Safety Canada to understand why security personnel are required and how the coverage being requested is proportionate to the identified risk.

Example scenario with workplan

An organization's facility has experienced frequent break-ins, during which religious artifacts have been vandalized or stolen, and their walls have been repeatedly defaced with hateful obscenities targeting the community they serve. While the facility has an alarm system installed, it is easy for unauthorized individuals to access the site, as the premises are not monitored 24/7. This lack of active surveillance leaves the organization vulnerable to continued theft, vandalism, and other related hate-motivated crimes.

In addition to these incidents, protests have been organized outside the establishment, during which members of the community have been verbally abused due to their identity and affiliation with the organization. These events have heightened concerns about the safety of attendees and staff, particularly during holiday periods when prayers are held and an increased number of attendees are expected. To address these risks, the organization seeks to deploy trained security personnel during these high-traffic times to provide a visible deterrent to potential threats and ensure the safety of members and visitors.

The example above is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants should describe the specific threats, activities, locations, and security measures relevant to their own project site and community. Each work plan row should clearly demonstrate how the proposed activity addresses an identified risk or vulnerability.

• Maintenance Plan: Indicate if you have a plan to maintain the physical security equipment proposed in your project. Please note that maintenance agreements, warranties, subscriptions, monitoring services, and ongoing operational costs are not eligible for funding under the Canada Community Security Program.
• Permits and Consultations: Indicate whether any portion of the project requires permits, inspections, consultations, approvals, or authorizations. If yes, ensure you obtain the necessary approvals before project implementation. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain all required approvals and ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal requirements.

Quotes

You are asked to submit quotes (i.e., cost estimates) for the project activities identified in your Work Plan. If submitting more than one (1) quote, ensure all proposed project activities (e.g., training, labour, security equipment, etc.) mentioned in your work plan are included in the quotes.

A minimum of one (1) quote, originating from a legitimate vendor that provides security infrastructure or related services, is required as part of your application. The quote must be valid at the time of application. The vendor must have a valid GST/HST number issued by the Canada Revenue Agency to be considered for your project.

Each quote must contain a detailed breakdown, with security equipment and associated costs itemized to a sufficient level.

For these requirements, please consult our Quote Information Checklist. An example of a model quote is also provided for your reference.

When attaching each quote, it is important to know that:

• The vendor's corporate name is their legal name. This name identifies the vendor's corporation, and they must use it in all contracts and invoices and can be alphanumerical. For example, "12345678 Canada Inc.".
• The operating name is the name used by the vendor for day-to-day activities and advertising. Providing the operating name is only necessary if it is different from the vendor's legal name. For example, "Ontario 1245678 Inc." operates and is known as "ABCD Security".
• The vendor's Business Number (BN) and GST/HST number is assigned by the Government of Canada or by the government of the province or territory they are incorporated in.

Please note that quotes associated with training on responding to a hate-motivated event must also meet these criteria and have the following information present:

• on the company/consultant's official letterhead and demonstrating that they are a relevant security professional or other reasonably qualified person(s);
• the number of hours of training required;
• the number of participants to attend the training;
• the cost per hour or per participant; and,
• the total cost.

Please review the What you can apply for section for more information on what expenses are eligible and the Source and select vendors section on the Canada Community Security Program website for some tips on how to find the right vendor for your project.

Please note that Public Safety Canada reserves the right to request comparable quotes at any time during the process.

Security personnel (required for private security personnel only)

All security personnel must be licensed by the province where they operate. Required licence numbers (business and/or individual) must be submitted as part of the final project deliverables. Submission of the applicable licence numbers will be required in order to release final payment. You will be asked to acknowledge that you understand this requirement. Failure to provide this information will result in an inability to release payment to the organization.

Other requirements

To help expedite the assessment of your application, we recommend including any additional attachments that may be relevant. While these documents are not mandatory requirements for the application form, they are often requested during the assessment phase, particularly for applications involving infrastructure expenses or training and planning activities. If you already have these documents available, we encourage you to include them with your submission. These documents are:

• Floorplans;
• Training curriculums and schedules;
• Instructor or security expert qualifications;
• Specification sheets for security equipment; and,
• Photos of products such as fences, doors, security screens, etc.

If the project site is located in Quebec, the organization must acknowledge that any vendor performing eligible project work in Québec must hold:

• the appropriate RBQ licence is required for construction-related work, including installation of security systems that fall under regulated construction activities; and
• the appropriate BSP licence when performing activities regulated under Québec's Private Security Act, including installation, maintenance, or monitoring of electronic security systems (e.g., intrusion alarms, video surveillance, access control).

All applicable RBQ and BSP licence numbers must be submitted as part of the final project deliverables, and that licence validity will be verified prior to releasing final payment. If this information is not provided or is not valid, the projects costs will not be reimbursed.

Section 7 of 9: Official languages and disclosure

In this section, you are asked pertinent information regarding potential or known conflicts of interest as it relates to this application, if your project has any impact on official languages, if it includes any services of a public servant or a member of the board of directors who left the federal government in the last twelve (12) months, as well as any inclusion of services of lobbyist. You are also asked to declare how your project will respect the Official Languages Act.

• OLMC Impact: Indicate if your project will have an impact on Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs) and if it offers opportunities to foster language recognition and use.
• OLMC Needs: Describe how the needs of OLMCs will be addressed or provide a rationale for why they are not applicable.
• Former Public Servant Involvement: Indicate if a former public servant will be involved in the project. If yes, provide assurance that they comply with relevant ethics and conflict of interest codes.
• Lobbyist Involvement: Indicate if a lobbyist will be involved in the project.
• Federal Official Participation: Indicate if a federal official will participate on an advisory committee or board. If yes, describe their role.

Section 8 of 9: Declaration and signature

In this section, you are asked to confirm the accuracy of the application, compliance with all relevant laws and/or ethic codes and confirm it is submitted with consent of the organization. Please note that failure to agree with the stated declarations and understandings will result in your application being rejected.

Section 9 of 9: Feedback

Completion of this section is optional.

In this section, you are given the opportunity to provide feedback. We welcome any comments you may have regarding the overall program, online resources and the application form. We read and take into careful consideration all the feedback we receive to further improve the program.

You are also provided with the opportunity to add any additional information which you feel may be necessary regarding your application for funding. You may note any extraordinary circumstances which have impacted the quality or completeness of your application. This supplementary information is not guaranteed to weigh into the funding decision.

Submitting your application

After submitting online, the Designated Organizational Contact identified in the application form will receive a follow up email (from "Public Safety Canada noreply@qemailserver.com" confirming the submission of your online application). Please contact us if you do not receive one after 24 hours.

Program definitions and terminology

We encourage organizations to familiarize themselves with the following terms, which have been defined by Public Safety Canada for the sole purpose of the administration of the Canada Community Security Program.

Continuous intake

A call for applications with no defined end date and when applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cultural Activity

Related to the affirmation or celebration of cultural elements that are meaningful to the identity of a community or group of individuals (e.g., language, country of origin, race, ethnic or national customs and traditions, Indigenous beliefs and practices, gender identity or sexual orientation).

Funding/Contribution Agreement (CA)

The agreement that is signed by both the recipient organization and Public Safety Canada (on behalf of the Government of Canada), which confirms and outlines the terms and conditions of the CCSP funding for your project.

Gender-based violence

A form of a hate-motivated incident/crime, as motivation for the violence and abuse may be based solely on the victim's gender.

Hate-motivated crime (i.e., hate crime)

A hate-motivated crime is an unlawful activity (i.e., 1 of 5 possible criminal offences) committed to cause damage, harm, fear, intimidation, or threaten the security and property, of an identifiable individual/group, where motivation for the crime is based solely, or in part, on race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, language, gender, gender identity, or physical or mental disability.

Hate-motivated incident

Activities with the same harmful intent as defined under "hate-motivated crime" but which do not meet the threshold of a criminal offence.

Primary Activity/Purpose

An activity or reasoning behind performing an activity which constitutes a distinctive and indispensable component of how an organization achieves its mandate, or as determined by Public Safety Canada for the purposes of this program.

Primary Mandate

The foundation of what an organization must accomplish as a means to remain connected with the fulfillment of its vision and mission statements (public expectations).

Program Advisor (PA)

The departmental official from Public Safety Canada who will be assigned to your project proposal, if selected, to help you realize your project and reach a funding agreement.

Project Activity

An activity to be performed as part of the realization of the project. This includes the installation of protection measures, security assessments, training, etc.

Project site

The physical location where your project activities will occur (e.g., installation of security equipment).

Protection Measure

The security enhancement being put in place (e.g., cameras, fencing, etc.).

Recipient

The organization identified as the recipient on the funding agreement. An applicant becomes a recipient once the funding agreement is signed.

Regular gathering

A gathering is considered as regularly occurring if it takes place at least once a week on average, with the exception of seasonal youth camps, pauses due to renovation work, or as determined by the Public Safety Canada for the purposes of this program.

Religious and/or Spiritual Activity

Related to a specific and comprehensive system of belief that governs one's conduct and practices and addresses ultimate questions of human existence, such as ideas about life, purpose, death, and the existence or non-existence of a creator and/or a higher or different order of existence, including the spiritual beliefs and practices of Indigenous cultures.

Threat

An event that has the potential to negatively affect the project site and those who occupy the space. For example, an organization may face a threat of hateful graffiti being sprayed on their facility's walls.

Vulnerability

Gap or weakness that undermines an organization's safety and security. A threat will exploit a vulnerability to inflict harm. For example, lack of surveillance cameras and anti-graffiti spray on the facility walls will leave the facility vulnerable to the threat of hateful graffiti.