Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC): federal grants and contributions

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

Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC): federal grants and contributions: 13 agreements; $23.3M value; 1 departments; 3 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-0S4RX5U1TV · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC): federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/search-and-rescue-volunteer-association-of-canada-sarvac/

$
13agreements
$23.3Mvalue
1departments
3programs

Largest agreements

Sustaining and Enhancing SARVAC’s Capacity for National Humanitarian Responses (Phase 3)$4.6Mvalue2023start2026end

This project's goal is to increase The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada's readiness capacity and deployment abilities to respond to any large scale emergencies across Canada, increasing Canada's overall response capability, and reducing the impacts of emergencies on Canadians.

Sustaining and Enhancing SARVAC’s Capacity for National Humanitarian Responses (Phase 3)$4.5Mvalue2023start2026end

This 3 year project is to build on the work previously accomplished within the last two funding cycles (2021-22 & 2022-23). The initial funding cycle for 2021-22 established the foundation in the form of an enhanced governance construct for SARVAC, as well as the development of a National SAR Operations Concept (NSOC). This project proposes to continue to enhance SARVAC’s capabilities, with a focus on evolving capacity to provide rapid emergency management response with a particular emphasis on building capacity to respond to both large-scale events as well as sustainable responses in small re

Enhancing SARVAC Capacity for National Humanitarian Responses (Maple Leaf Ready)$3.3Mvalue2021start2023end

This project will initiate a national strategy for search and rescue (SAR) engagement by establishing foundational cornerstones for the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC). This will increase the organization’s workforce capacity to deploy and respond to COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies across Canada.

SARVAC Contribution Program$3.0Mvalue2026start2029end

Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada Contribution Program (SARVAC) will provide a national framework for Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) Volunteers; encouraging consistent protocols and procedures and portability of skills and resources across GSAR volunteer associations and providing for local delivery of prevention messaging.

SARVAC Contribution Program$2.7Mvalue2023start2026end

Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) will provide a national framework for Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) Volunteer; encouraging consistent protocols and procedures and portability of skills and resources across GSAR volunteer associations, and providing for local delivery of prevention messaging.

Working Together: Building Relationships to Increase SAR Prevention in Remote and Indigenous Communities$1.3Mvalue2024start2027end

This project will work together with the three recognized groups of Indigenous peoples in Canada, namely the First Nations, Inuit and Métis, to develop and provide a culturally appropriate Search and Rescue prevention framework. This will help reduce the number, frequency and severity of Search and Rescue incidents within the identified communities.

SARVAC Accreditation and Certification Program for Ground Search and Rescue Competency Standard$1.0Mvalue2018start2021end

The purpose of this project is to investigate, analyze, develop and implant a national accreditation and certification program (ACP) FOR GSAR volunteers, thus supporting CSA standards Z1620 and CSA Z1625. The success of this project moves us towards a national integrated all hazards emergency response by GSAR volunteer responders. Professional accreditation and certification experts (CSA Group) would be utilized to assist SARVAC and facilitate stakeholders (SAR subject experts from the Provinces and Territories and Authorities having jurisdiction) throughout the execution of this pr

National Canine Standard$680Kvalue2024start2027end

The project aims to establish a national standard for the service provision of volunteer canine teams across the country, whether for wilderness search, water search, avalanche search, disaster search or search for human remains. The intention of the project is to develop a three-year strategic plan based on the expertise of volunteer dog handlers, police experts, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and Ground Search and Rescue Council representatives, members of the CSA Group and external organizations.

Show all 13
RFA Response - Labrador City Evacuations - Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL$643Kvalue2024start2024end

This project is in response to Newfoundland and Labrador's Request for Federal Assistance for the wildfires in July 2024. The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada provided on-site shelter support for evacuees from the wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador and on-site cleaning and logistical support of this site.

Enhancing SARVAC Capacity for National Humanitarian Responses (Maple Leaf Ready)$473Kvalue2022start2022end

This project will initiate a national strategy for search and rescue (SAR) engagement by establishing foundational cornerstones for the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC). This will increase the organization’s workforce capacity to deploy and respond to COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies across Canada.

Enhancing SARVAC Capacity for National Humanitarian Responses (Maple Leaf Ready)$467Kvalue2022start2022end

Amendment to re-profile funds to 2022-2023, extend end date to April 30, 2022 and increase funds by $42,000 in order to continue to initiate a national strategy for search and rescue (SAR) engagement by establishing foundational cornerstones for the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC). This will increase the organization’s workforce capacity to deploy and respond to COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies across Canada.

Enhancing SARVAC Capacity for National Humanitarian Responses (Maple Leaf Ready)$425Kvalue2021start2022end

This 5-month project will build a robust infrastructure allowing The Priory of Canada of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (St. John Ambulance) to successfully expand their emergency response volunteer services. This will allow the organization to increase their readiness capacity to deploy and respond to COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies across Canada.

Support to Deer Lake First Nation (SARVAC)$147Kvalue2022start2022end

Ontario submitted a request for Federal assistance (RFA) on behalf of Deer Lake First Nation which is experiencing significant COVID-19 outbreak. SARVAC will support the community by providing up to 12 members for relief in the form of general duties services, such as coordinating food delivery, splitting and delivery firewood, and coordinating activities with the FN Council.

Departments

Public Safety Canada13agreements$23.3Mvalue3programs
  • (HWF) Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies
  • (SARVAC) Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada Contribution Program
  • (SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Years

20261agreements$3.0Mvalue1programs
  • (SARVAC) Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada Contribution Program
20243agreements$2.6Mvalue2programs
  • (SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
  • (HWF) Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies
20233agreements$11.8Mvalue2programs
  • (HWF) Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies
  • (SARVAC) Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada Contribution Program
20223agreements$1.1Mvalue1programs
  • (HWF) Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies
20212agreements$3.8Mvalue1programs
  • (HWF) Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies
20181agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
  • (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.