Grants and Contributions:
Title:
SARScene 2025: Stronger Together - SAR Evolution Across Canada
Agreement Number:
24041
Agreement Value:
$524,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 8, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The purpose of this project is to enhance interoperability between Search and Rescue organizations at the federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal levels through hosting the national SARScene Conference in the Fall of 2025. This conference will be national in scope, and will include ground, marine, and air search and rescue; it will have Indigenous participation and presence; and it will provide national educational programming and conversations to all Search and Rescue stakeholders.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
This project's outcomes include updating and educating all Search and Rescue partners, responders, policy makers and volunteers as to when and where SARScene 2025 will be held, which will provide opportunities for contribution and participation in the event. It also includes hosting and managing the conference in Fall 2025.
Location:
Ilderton, Ontario, CA N0M 2A0
Reference Number:
088-2024-2025-Q3-00072
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association
Federal Riding Name:
Lambton–Kent–Middlesex
Federal Riding Number:
35048
Program:
(SAR NIF) Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund
Program Purpose:
SAR NIF provides annual funding for projects that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program. SAR NIF projects must address at least one of the National SAR Program Annual Priorities.