Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Strengthening OSARVA's National Interoperability and Response
Agreement Number:
22734
Agreement Value:
$426,748.00
Agreement Date:
May 18, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) teams in OSARVA have the capability to work together through interoperability partly due to a prior SARNIF grant. OSARVA would like to expand on this base by providing consistent team training refreshers, equipment, enhanced communication, and incident management software for every team.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
OSARVA teams will be up to date with equipment, Incident Command Structure training, Search and Rescue training, Mental Health training, technology, and communications. This will result in their members being ready, willing and able to help with anything that is required across multiple jurisdictions.
Location:
Ilderton, Ontario, CA N0M 2A0
Reference Number:
088-2022-2023-Q1-00015
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
File number: EM-9101-22734
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.