Overview

The Shield Journal supports and appreciates the work of first responders in Canada from coast to coast. We also understand that communities often have to make hard decisions when it comes to financing public safety initiatives.

Budgetary constraints in many communities often impact the First Responder community in very tangible ways. First Responder Services often lack equipment and training resources. It could be something as simple as a new fire hose or something as complex as training in the handling of hazardous materials.

Unfortunately, budgetary decisions can attribute to the risks and burden already being faced by First Responders and those that assist them in their service.

The Shield Journal wants to assist, in a tangible way, the brave individuals that often put public safety before their own.

 

Application Guidelines

Our Community Safety Grants will consider awards for organizations such as fire fighting, emergency response, search and rescue, 9-1-1 centres and police services.

 

Eligible Examples

  • ✅ Fire Fighting Service
  • ✅ Emergency Medical Response
  • ✅ Search and Rescue Operations
  • ✅ 9-1-1 Centres
  • ✅ First Responder Dispatch
  • ✅ Police Services
  • ✅ First Responder Training

 

Ineligible Examples

  • ❌ Individuals
  • ❌ Special Interest Groups or Political Organizations
  • ❌ Lobby Groups
  • ❌ Trips, Tours and Conferences
  • ❌ Foundations
  • ❌ Religious Organizations

 

Application Procedure

Applicants will be guided through our online application process that will determine if the organization meets the qualification criteria. Please complete the application including as much detail as possible.

If your organization’s application for a grant is accepted, you will be required to submit a final report outlining the implementation and benefits achieved to the service and community. This report will then be published in The Shield Journal and may be used by us to advance our mission.

Funding decisions will be made twice per year in April and September.

Important

While we make every effort to support those services most in need, unfortunately not all worthy organizations can be assisted.  Do not let this discourage you and feel free to apply again after 12 months have passed from the date of your original submission.