The CCSP replaces and enhances the work undertaken through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP). Public Safety Canada, which leads the program, has taken feedback from organizations and partners, and designed the CCSP to be more responsive to community needs, address increasing demand for support from communities, and provide more flexibility to organizations seeking financial support.

Public Safety Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) call for applications on October 1st, 2024.

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the safety and security of all Canadians. The Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) provides time-limited funding and support for communities at risk of hate-motivated incidents/crimes to enhance security measures at their gathering spaces.

30% from sources including the organization's private funding, or funding provided by a provincial, territorial or municipal program, as long as government funding for the project does not exceed 100%

The CCSP will be accepting applications through a continuous intake process. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. To stay informed about the program consider subscribing to our mailing list.

To better support applicants and communities in need, once funding is confirmed, Public Safety Canada may reimburse eligible expenses for new time-limited security personnel (employed by a provincially licensed private security organization) incurred by the applicant as of September 24, 2024. Costs incurred before September 24, 2024, will not be considered eligible. This means that money spent on specific eligible expenses prior to signing a funding agreement may be eligible for cost-sharing, up to 70%. This change has been implemented, on an exceptional basis, to allow communities to act sooner to protect their sites from hate crimes. It is important to note that funding is not confirmed until a funding agreement has been signed. Any money spent prior to the signature of the agreement is at the applicant's own risk. To be eligible for reimbursement for costs incurred for security personnel, an application must be submitted by no later than November 15, 2024. After November 15, 2024, applications will continue to be accepted for security personnel, but costs incurred before an agreement is signed with Public Safety Canada, will not be eligible for reimbursement.

For organizations wishing to contract security personnel for multiple project sites, please contact Public Safety Canada at ccsp-pscc@ps-sp.gc.ca.