Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Enhancing SARVAC Capacity for National Humanitarian Responses (Maple Leaf Ready)
Agreement Number:
22330
Agreement Value:
$473,250.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 30, 2022 - Jun 30, 2022
Description:
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. 
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

This project will develop an Emergency Management Governance for Search and Rescue (EMGOSAR)  framework, as well as develop a National SAR Operations Concept (NSOC). These two capabilities will enable national operationalization of SARVAC.

Location:
Paradise, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1L 0A6
Reference Number:
088-2022-2023-Q1-00008
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:

File number: EM-6200-22330 - Amendment to extend project two months. No increase in PS funding.

Amendment Date
Apr 30, 2022
Recipient's Operating Name:
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC)
Recipient's Legal Name:
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC)
Federal Riding Name:
Avalon
Federal Riding Number:
10001
Program:
(HWF) Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies
Program Purpose:

The Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies Program (“the Program”) is a contribution program that will provide funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) so that they may build capacity and deploy to respond to COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies.

Amendments: