The Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) provides time-limited funding and support for communities at risk of hate-motivated incidents and hate-motivated crimes to enhance physical security at their gathering spaces. The program is based on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles which emphasize proactive security measures that enhance safety without creating physical barriers that isolate a site.

Program Objectives

All applications must demonstrate how the proposed project meets at least one of the following objectives:

• Reduce and mitigate harm caused by incidents of hate-motivated crime in targeted areas
• Equip target communities to address risk of hate-motivated crime at community gathering spaces
• Increase awareness of particular challenges faced by communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes

How the Program Works

• CCSP funds up to 70% of eligible costs
• Recipients cover remaining 30% of project costs
• Recipients can use other government funding sources as long as total government funding does not exceed 100% for the same eligible expense
• Funding transferred through either grant or contribution (Public Safety Canada determines mechanism)
• Contributions generally provided as reimbursement upon project completion
• Any work or purchases conducted prior to signature of funding agreement with Public Safety Canada not reimbursable (unless recipient receives written authorization)

Eligible Project Activities

• Purchasing and/or installing modest security equipment and hardware
• Completing minor renovations to entrance/lobby area or perimeter of site for security enhancement
• Developing security assessments, security plans, emergency contingency plans and evacuation plans through certified security professionals
• Providing training activities on security equipment use and how to prepare for and respond to hate-motivated incidents through certified security professionals
• Providing time-limited third-party licensed security personnel (up to 90 days)

Eligible Expenses (Five Categories)

Physical Security Enhancement Equipment:

• Protective barriers and lighting (fencing, gates, bollards, exterior security lighting, security-grade window film)
• Anti-graffiti spray
• Intrusion detection systems (alarm system, glass break sensors, motion sensors)
• Physical access control (locking devices, key card systems)
• Video surveillance (cameras, NVRs, monitors)
• Labour and installation costs

Minor Renovations and Supplementary Equipment:

• Reinforced doors
• Window reinforcements for security purposes
• Fire monitoring (limited to panels and related sensors)
• Notification and warning systems (public address systems, intercoms, panic buttons)
• Labour and installation costs
• Reasonable renovations directly related to enhancing building security (limited to main entrances or lobbies)
• Limited landscaping to address vulnerabilities identified in security assessment

Planning (by certified security professional):

• Security (vulnerability) assessments of project site
• Development/enhancement of security plans and protocols
• Development/enhancement of emergency contingency plans
• Development/enhancement of evacuation/shelter-in-place/hold and secure plans

Training:

• On-site or online pre-developed security training relevant to responding to or preparing for hate-motivated incidents
• Training on newly installed equipment use

Security Personnel:

• Contracted time-limited (up to 90 days) third-party licensed security personnel or off-duty police officers during increased risk periods
• Not intended to cover routine security needs, core or ongoing operating expenses