The Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)

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. For any questions, please refer to our Answers to top questions section.

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.

Application process

About the program: Learn about how the program works to enhance security measures at gathering spaces as well as the phases involved in the process.
Do you qualify: Learn more about the minimum eligibility criteria to find out if your organization qualifies for funding under the program and potentially meets the threshold for a prioritized process.
What you can apply for: Learn more about the kind of project activities the program supports, and which your organization can request funding for through the program. Examples of unsupported activities are also provided.
Plan your project: Learn more about the steps you to take to plan your project before submitting an application.
How to apply: Learn about the specific application and documentation requirements when submitting an application, as well as a section by section walkthrough on how to successfully complete your application form through the application guide.
Application guide: This guide provides a walkthrough of each section of the application form.
Apply: Learn about the online application forms and all optional and mandatory documents to be used for your application.
After you apply: Learn about next steps, expectations and other key information after you have submitted an application.
Contact us: See answers to top questions, register for one of our public information sessions to learn more and ask questions about the program, and find out how you can contact us if you require assistance or experience technical difficulties with our online services.

Date modified:: 2026-05-15

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The Canada Community Security Program (CCSP)