How to Apply
Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Call for Proposals 2012-2013
The National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for new projects under the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) for fiscal year 2012-2013.
Each SAR NIF federal, territorial and provincial partner establishes their own deadline for receiving proposals for consideration. Therefore, each applicant must contact the federal, territorial or provincial partner that will be supporting their initiative, in order to ensure that they submit their initiative to their federal partner by the proper date. Also, new this year, potential applicants must submit a letter of intent to their federal, territorial or provincial partner.
The NSS must receive all SAR NIF applications via a recognized SAR NIF partner or recognized association by Friday, August 26, 2011. Details of the application process and procedures for submitting proposals to the NSS can be found in the SAR NIF Applicant's Guide. The Applicant's Guide is available on the NSS website. Please note that the application must be complete as per the Guide. Failure to provide a complete application by the deadline will result in the inadmissibility of the project in the full Merit Board Process.
The 2012-2013 Call for Proposals will provide funding for projects that support the annual priorities of the National Search and Rescue Program (NSP). These priorities are:
- Support the Organization and Sustainability of GSAR – Leveraging best practices and sharing information on the delivery of Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) services across Canada.
- Protect and Support SAR Volunteers - Improving the capability, assuring the sustainability and reducing the risk for SAR volunteers.
- Deliver Public Education – Utilizing broad public awareness and targeted outreach to reduce the frequency and severity of SAR incidents.
- Promote Interoperability through Common Platforms and Protocols – Promoting standardization and compatibility of systems, equipment and personnel to achieve greater integration and program effectiveness.
- Build Local SAR Capacity in the North and Remote Areas - Evaluating trends and being proactive in augmenting local capacity, currently and in the future, to prevent and respond to SAR incidents in the North and remote areas.
The intent of the SAR NIF is to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, economy and innovation of search and rescue activities as it relates to the response and prevention objectives of the National Search and Rescue Program.
Applicants with questions concerning the SAR NIF application process may contact:
Anne-Marie Choquette, Manager, SAR NIF
Telephone: (613) 996-7163
E-mail: anne-marie.choquette@nss-snrs.gc.ca
SAR NIF - 2012-2013 Applicant's Guide
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