Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Registered search and rescue (SAR) organizations - Non-profit organizations with a demonstrated SAR mandate - Volunteer-based SAR groups with formal registration/incorporation - SAR teams operating under provincial or territorial jurisdiction - Indigenous communities with established SAR operations - Organizations must have legal entity status and financial accountability structures ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution/grant - Funding Structure: Project-based funding (not recurring operational support) - Grant Size: Varies by project scope and organizational capacity - Matching Requirements: Typically requires cost-sharing or in-kind contributions (specific ratio to be confirmed per application) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funds do not require repayment) - Budget Range: Generally supports projects from $25,000–$250,000+ (exact ceiling depends on program parameters) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Training programs and professional development for SAR personnel - Equipment purchases (rescue gear, communication systems, vehicles, detection technology) - Research and development (R&D) projects improving SAR capabilities - Prevention and awareness campaigns (public education on safety/risk reduction) - Technology adoption and digital tools (dispatch systems, mapping software, data analytics) - Infrastructure improvements (facilities, training centers) - Pilot projects testing innovative SAR approaches - Inter-organizational collaboration initiatives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must align with national SAR priorities and government objectives - Organizations must demonstrate financial stability and governance capability - Detailed project proposal with clear objectives, timelines, and measurable outcomes required - Progress reporting and milestone tracking throughout project delivery - Funds must be expended within specified project timeframe - Recipient organizations must acknowledge federal funding in public communications - Projects must comply with federal, provincial, and territorial regulations - Evaluation criteria include innovation, sustainability, and impact on SAR response effectiveness - Final reporting and outcomes documentation mandatory upon project completion