Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Paradise, NL · grants and contributions register · Avalon

Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 3 agreements; $2.1M value; 1 departments; 2 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-1RPLV1U15L · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada Inc.: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/search-and-rescue-volunteer-association-of-canada-inc/

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3agreements
$2.1Mvalue
1departments
2programs

Largest agreements

AdventureSmart Delivery and Communication Enhancement Project$1.1Mvalue2021start2024end

1. Better connect small vessel boaters: develop an App utilizing Starlink (a global internet network) to support Sailing Plan users across Canada including Indigenous and remote communities. 2. Better inform boaters: integrate the App with ECCC weather data to ensure boaters can plan a safe trip and respond to changing conditions. 3. Provide marine safety organizations greater insight: enhance the Sailing Plan Dashboard to better understand boater movement and to support two-way communication.

Search and Rescue Certification and Accreditation Program (SARCAP) Pilot Project$510Kvalue2021start2024end

The purpose of the project is to develop and implement a new framework and governance structure for volunteer GSAR within Alberta which incorporates GSAR’s All-Hazards ability to respond to emergency management incidents in collaboration with SARVAC's program.

Search and Rescue Certification and Accreditation Program (SARCAP) Pilot Project$510Kvalue2021start2024end

The purpose of the project is to pilot the Search and Rescue Certification and Accreditation Program (SARCAP) with the P&T's, involving the AHJ's, GSAR Association, GSAR teams and training providers. The project will focus on the Searcher profile and the A&C of GSAR core competencies required by searchers to complete tasks they are assigned.

Departments

Public Safety Canada3agreements$2.1Mvalue2programs
  • SAR NIF - Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
  • (SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Years

20213agreements$2.1Mvalue2programs
  • SAR NIF - Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
  • (SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.